How can colors be useful?

Today we started class with a review on fashion. We discussed why people might agree with school uniforms and why others disagree. I wanted you to see the debate from both perspectives. 

Do you understand irony?

Those who supported school uniforms talked about how uniforms are cheaper, make life easier, allow students to focus on school work and how uniforms create a sense of school community. 

Those who were opposed to school uniforms talked about how students did not have freedom, independence and how uniforms were uncomfortable. 

See what other people think here.

As it says on page 15, "consider the ideas." Be sure that you feel comfortable talking about both positions (agree and disagree). You might be asked to debate this issue on the midterm speaking exam. 

Finally, we started Unit 2. The main question here is "How can colors be useful?" We talked about how colors can be symbolic, affect our mood, organize our lives, help animals blend in and can attract attention to important things. We then familiarized ourselves with the vocabulary on page 23 by doing the exercise and then starting a vocabulary record. Please be prepared to show the teacher your record next class.

What animal do you see?

I look forward to seeing you at the next class!!