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11/28/2012

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1.) WRITE A RESPONSE:
a.) Post the URL of your news article.
b.) Post the title of the article
c.) Indicate if the article is biased/unbiased and provide supporting details.
d.) Post your opinion on the article and back up your opinion with supporting details.

2.) MATH 6/7 - Complete both sides of the worksheet. Post your questions here.

3.) SOCIALS 6/7 - Complete your paraphrase of your article and hand it in through our hand-in box on our website.

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Spongebob Squarepants

11/28/2012 01:48:28 am

Url: <http://www.timeforkids.com/news/debate/59101>
Topic: Debate, Should kids play contact sports under the age of 14?
Biased or Unbiased: This article is unbiased because at first it said they should take it out but near the end it said that it should keep it in so it is nuetral.
P.s. I was first

Spongebob Squarepants

11/28/2012 09:15:47 am

In my opinion this article does not go. Kids under the age of 14 won't get the 60 minutes of physical activity because they can't do any sports because of concussions

G Heffley link

11/29/2012 01:01:33 am

You posted the URL, the title and if it was biased or not. And you posted your opinion below so you are correct.

Lio

11/28/2012 01:49:20 am

URL: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57554901-37/apple-tells-maps-manager-to-get-lost-report-says/
Topic: Electronics:
Title: Apple tells maps manager to get lost, report says
This article is unbiased, it doesn't tell what he did so bad to get fired, it tells how good the new Apple Maps is and how bad. But the writer's opinion isn't even close to being in this article the wrote.

Lio link

11/28/2012 10:17:40 am

My opinion:
Sorry, Richard Williamson, I just hate your Maps app, Google Maps were better and less laggy, I hope they bring Google Maps back, or at least make Apple Maps better. Sara, a company that is related to jailbreaking are making new Map apps, I tried it, it's pretty good, better than yours Richard Williamson.

Lio link

11/29/2012 02:25:56 am

Name: Kevin

Type: Limerick

Pattern: There are 5 lines, the last word of the first line should rhyme with the last word as the second line, then the same for third and fourth lines. At the fifth line, it rhymes with the first and second. So it’s AABBA.

Examples:
1) There was a Young Lady of Portugal,
Whose ideas were excessively nautical
She climbed up a tree,
To examine the sea,
But declared she would never leave Portugal

2) There once was a buggy A.I.
Who decided her subject should die.
When the plot was uncovered
The subjected discovered
That sadly, the cake was a lie.

3) No way to strap it on your head.
Had those who would dare seeing red.
No Mario Tennis.
Could save this red menace
Before it was born, it was dead.

4) Stir the stew on the stove,
It’s made with lots of love.
Wanted to eat it,
Wanted to taste it,
For the last spice, I put in a glove.

Source:
1) http://poetryamerica.com/limerick.asp
2) http://www.terrariaonline.com/threads/video-game-limericks.1420/
3) http://www.dorkly.com/article/12256/6-limericks-for-failed-videogame-systems
4) http://www.liodiv4.weebly.com (ME!)

Hello kitty

11/28/2012 01:51:28 am

http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2012/11/26/f-gangnam-style-viral-youtube.html
What's the secret to Gangnam style succes?
I think this article is unbiased because when the put brackets around the words it means that someone else has said it and they are just putting it in the article. Also the facts in the article are true about he has the most YouTube hits ever.

Tarantula link

11/28/2012 01:53:13 am

Url:http://www.timeforkids.com/news/bouncers-beware/61076
Title:"Bouncers Beware"
The article is non biased because it exclaims how It is effecting us and what the outcome is and how we cane stop it.

Tarantula

11/28/2012 10:48:53 am

Opinion:I disagree because its the parents problem not the kids

Sandy link

11/29/2012 12:59:39 am

Hi tarantula! I think you did a great job, but I have some suggestions for you. I thought you could just add a little more detail. You did add some supporting details, but you can add an example of where it is used in a part of the article. Also, I thought you could add just a littl more detail for your opinion. You also may want to give some supporting sentences.

Sandy link

11/29/2012 01:01:25 am

You should just add the supporting details so you could give some proof. You could also add why.
Overall, great job! :)

Judy Moody link

11/28/2012 01:53:57 am

URL: http://www.timeforkids.com/news/bouncers-beware/61076
Title: Bouncers Beware!
This article is biased because it is talking about how kids under the age of 6 should not jump on tramlines or bouncy castles. They only talk about the negative side if the story. It keeps talking about all the injuries.

Slender Man link

11/28/2012 01:54:18 am

http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/11/27/foods-to-avoid-on-medication.html

4 Foods to Avoid While Taking Medication

This article is part biased and unbiased. It is biased because its saying stay away from these foods but it is also unbiased because its saying that this is for your own good and health.

Slender Man link

11/28/2012 12:31:14 pm

In my opinion This is very important to me and should be important to everybody else because not doing this is dangerous.

Gamer

11/28/2012 01:54:54 am

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world/middle_east/

Twin blasts shake Damascus suburb
At least 34 people have been killed by two car bomb explosions in a south-eastern district of Syria's capital, Damascus, state media report. Aftermath of Jaramana bomb blasts Watch In pictures: Damascus bomb attack Syrian rebels' tactical shift Paul Wood: Refugees' despair Kidnappings compound conflict fears

Cole link

11/28/2012 01:55:36 am

URL:http://news.yahoo.com/apples-super-skinny-imac-coming-174917852--abc-news-tech.html;_ylt=At.VGyqQMd7gfg6RZNoONYIlEt04;_ylu=X3oDMTUzOHVmaW9qBGNjb2RlA2dtcHRvcDEwMDBwb29sd2lraXVwcmVzdARtaXQDTmV3cyBGb3IgWW91IDUgU3RvcmllcwRwa2cDMjNlNTIxYTAtMWIwYS0zMmQyLWI4NTktNGU2OWJlNDA5ZDQwBHBvcwM1NQRzZWMDbmV3c19mb3JfeW91BHZlcgM3ZWNmYTU3MS0zOGMwLTExZTItYTdiZC1iNzkxNmJhNTEwMjM-;_ylv=3
Topic:Apple's super skinny iMac is coming.
This article is neutral because they have listed the facts and features about the new iMac

Cole link

11/28/2012 08:22:23 am

Revised
URL::http://news.yahoo.com/apples-super-skinny-imac-coming-174917852--abc-news-tech.html;_ylt=At.VGyqQMd7gfg6RZNoONYIlEt04;_ylu=X3oDMTUzOHVmaW9qBGNjb2RlA2dtcHRvcDEwMDBwb29sd2lraXVwcmVzdARtaXQDTmV3cyBGb3IgWW91IDUgU3RvcmllcwRwa2cDMjNlNTIxYTAtMWIwYS0zMmQyLWI4NTktNGU2OWJlNDA5ZDQwBHBvcwM1NQRzZWMDbmV3c19mb3JfeW91BHZlcgM3ZWNmYTU3MS0zOGMwLTExZTItYTdiZC1iNzkxNmJhNTEwMjM-;_ylv=3
Topic: Apples new super skinny iMac
I think this article is biased because it only states the pros about the new iMac. All they tell us about is the futears and if someone is going to buy it they will not know what is bad about it and I think that you need to know the cons about them.

Greg Heffley link

11/29/2012 12:59:20 am

Awesome response Cole, but you have a spelling mistake you may want to fix. ( features )

Cole link

11/29/2012 01:01:25 am

Revised
URL::http://news.yahoo.com/apples-super-skinny-imac-coming-174917852--abc-news-tech.html;_ylt=At.VGyqQMd7gfg6RZNoONYIlEt04;_ylu=X3oDMTUzOHVmaW9qBGNjb2RlA2dtcHRvcDEwMDBwb29sd2lraXVwcmVzdARtaXQDTmV3cyBGb3IgWW91IDUgU3RvcmllcwRwa2cDMjNlNTIxYTAtMWIwYS0zMmQyLWI4NTktNGU2OWJlNDA5ZDQwBHBvcwM1NQRzZWMDbmV3c19mb3JfeW91BHZlcgM3ZWNmYTU3MS0zOGMwLTExZTItYTdiZC1iNzkxNmJhNTEwMjM-;_ylv=3
Topic: Apples new super skinny iMac
I think this article is biased because it only states the pros about the new iMac. All they tell us about is the features and if someone is going to buy it they will not know what is bad about it and I think that you need to know the cons about them.

Ghost link

11/28/2012 01:56:33 am

The article that I'm reading is: http://www.timeforkids.com/news/bouncers-beware/61076 and in my opinion that is biased because all it talks about is how bouncing castles and trampolines are dangerous when other people may think differently other people may think bouncing castles are safe and not at all dangerous. There for that article is biased because it's only saying one side of the story (what they think) and not what other people may think.

Slender Man link

11/29/2012 01:00:51 am

You didn't put your title of the article and your opinion but your transitions are good.

Cole link

11/28/2012 08:29:20 am

@Mr Hong cannot post my opinion because it askes for your yahoo account.

ATV BOY link

11/28/2012 08:37:47 am

URL:http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2394618,00.asp

Topic: IOS 5

Tittle: Before and After iOS 5: What's Different

This is unbiased because it is her opinion for the iPhone 5 but it is different by the new setup and all the new features like the IOS 4 has no panoramic view where the IOS 5 does.

Gamer

11/28/2012 08:50:49 am

http://www.langleytimes.com/news/180609581.html

Langley RCMP look for hit and run driver
November 23, 2012
They're looking for a driver that may have sped up before hitting a 67-year-old pedestrian on 197 street at 78th Ave. The incident happened at approximately 7:20 AM. He tried to slow the car down by waving his hands, like stop. His trying to slow the car failed, resulting in his right arm being struck. The impact broke his wrist and a finger, he also needed stitches on his hand. The car may be an old Chevy Cavalier, white, older model, perhaps a two door. The plolice suspect thereis probably a windshield crack on the passenger side.

noonoo

11/28/2012 08:56:19 am

11th PERSON to post!!

Oreo

11/28/2012 09:07:39 am

http://www.globalnews.ca/entertainment/bieber+fever+continues/6442756251/story.html
American Music Awards 2012
I think this article is unbiased because its not talking about one artist and how great they are.

Lio

11/29/2012 02:25:23 am

Hi Oreo, you followed some instructions and didn't. Firstly, for the URL and title you need to label them, like this:
URL:
Title:
If it is biased or not:
My opinion:
Secondly, you should also state your opinion. Lastly, give more details on why its biased or not, and also what the article is about.

noonoo link

11/28/2012 09:19:20 am

c) CORY SCHNEIDER IS LEAVING THE CANUCKS

The backup goalie for the Vancouver Canucks Cory Schneider is leaving to go to Europe. He is joining a Swiss League team called Ambri-Piott.

The agreement was announced at the Ambri-Piotta website. The website also has a video of Cory Schneider on the ice.

The website says that Cory Schneider will go to the team practice on Thursday and will maybe play at their Saturday game against another team called Kloten.

The team that Schneider is joining is struggling badly. They have only won 7 of the 25 games in this season. They are in 11th place in all 12 teams.

Schneider has two U.S.-Swiss citizenships.

The website says that Cory Schneider's deal with the team goes until Dec. 31 But they can still have if they want to by then.

On Monday Cory Schneider hinted that he’s leaving. He said that he plays hockey for a living and he just needs to play more. The reason why he said that was because he had recently gone for 18 months without playing hockey because he is the backup goalie and not the main goalie of the team.

a) / b) http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+goalie+Cory+Schneider/7621747/story.html

d) This article is unbiased because the author is just stating that facts and not giving their own biased opinion.

e) I think it sucks Cory Schneider is leaving, but there aren't really any sides to this article.

Noonoo link

11/29/2012 01:01:10 am

Oops!

c) CORY SCHNEIDER IS LEAVING THE CANUCKS

a) / b) http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/hockey/vancouver-canucks/Vancouver+Canucks+goalie+Cory+Schneider/7621747/story.html

d) This article is unbiased because the author is just stating that facts and not giving their own biased opinion.

e) I think it sucks Cory Schneider is leaving, but there aren't really any sides to this article.

Hello kitty

11/29/2012 01:01:16 am

Hello noo noo I like your post but it is a little long. But you did everything right so the only thing I noticed was that it was a little long and it seems like it is your paraphrase.

Gary link

11/28/2012 09:29:14 am

URL: http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/27/travel/future-travel/index.html?hpt=tr_c1
Topic: traveling upgrading.
This topic is unbiased because you cannot pick a side to whether you want traveling easier or have stay the same. In the next ten years the travelling system we use today will be better in the future.

SpongeBob link

11/28/2012 12:36:16 pm

URL: http://www.timeforkids.com/news/debate/14121

Topic: Should Kids Use Social-Networking Sites?

This article is an unbiased article because it states the good stuff about social networking and it also states the bad things like it said that kids use social networking to build network with friends but it also says that not all websites use minimum age requirements which is the bad side. So it's a neutral article and it gives a poll to vote weather kids should use social networking sites. I think kids should not be allowed to use unsafe social networking websites.

Greg Heffley link

11/28/2012 01:20:27 pm

URL - http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/business-technology/40-million-windows-8-licenses-sold-betters-first-month-sales-of-7/article5750994/

TITLE - 40 million Windows 8 licenses sold, betters first-month sales of 7

This statement is unbiased because it just states the facts. Windows 8 has sold over 40 million licenses in the month it had been out. Which is going to beat Windows 7 which sold over 60 million in the first 10 weeks.

Greg Heffley link

11/28/2012 01:23:13 pm

In my opinion, the statement is unbiased because it just states the facts. Not any opinion. Also because it's does not choose a side, it is neutral.

Judy Moody link

11/28/2012 01:23:08 pm

Beware of the Bounce House!

According to Scientific Journal Pediatrics, bounce houses are dangerous. They say that children should have enough space so that they don't hit another person while jumping. We should be aware of what's around us.

The popularity of Bounce castles has gone up, they get used at Birthday parties, fairs and special events. But just as much as the populations gone up, so has the kids that get hurt. From 1995 to 2010 the number of kids getting hurt, has gone up by 10,000. Each day in the United States, 30 children get brought to the emergency just from the bounce houses. The injuries that occur are sprains, cuts, concutions and broken bones. The crazy thing is, the kids who are injured are children 17 and younger! I really wonder how a 14, 15, 16 or 17 year old would be so irresponsible to get hurt like that. At least a third of it was kids under 5. The Doctors at the Hospitals seemed quite surprised as well.

Earlier this year the American Academy of Pediatrics spoke out against having trampolines at home. They say that bounce houses and Trampolines are Hazardous for children. On Trampolines and Bounce Houses you can get injured by doing flips, colliding into each other, rough play and fooling around. Apparently, Bounce Houses can deflate from wind and Heavy Weight. The recomended rules are: 1.Play with jumpers your own age and size, 2. Don’t be too near some one else, 3. Don’t fool around, 4. limit the number of people, 5. Apparently socks have to be worn so you don’t slip(Even though I think its safer in bare feet), and lastly always be aware of what is around you. In conclusion to this the Pediatricas think that kids under the age of 6 should not be allowed in bounce houses and not allowed to jump on a full sized trampoline! Although I think that all kids should have freedom to jump in bouncy castles or trampolines, I mean the only people who get hurt are the ones that don’t follow instructions and fool around. :)

Sandy

11/28/2012 01:39:57 pm

URL: http://www.globalnational.com/6442760411/story.html

Topic: "Wii" not so fit?
In my opinion, I think this article is basically unbiased, but not 100%. The reason why is that, it states all the facts needed. Although, I noticed that they hadn't really mentioned anything good about it. On the other hand, it kind of is giving you a choice of opinion because they had said "You may want to think twice."
:)

Pooh Bear

11/28/2012 01:56:33 pm

URL: http://bc.ctvnews.ca/as-seen-on-tv-product-testing-lint-lizard-1.1054776

TOPIC: "As Seen On TV" Product Testing" Lint Lizard

In my opinion, I personally think this article is being biased. In the information it shows that they are being biased, but if you watch the video you can see it even more. The reason why I think this article is being biased, is because they were telling what they taught about it. They also mentioned that that some people tweeted them saying that for them, the Lint Lizard works really well and it works just like the commercial says it does. However, this is a product testing so in a way you can't really say they are being biased.

Pooh Bear

11/28/2012 01:59:30 pm

I can't really say if I agree with it because, I have never tried it before to see if it works, however the funny thing is the other day me and my sister saw that commercial and we were talking about how it porbably doesn't even work. :)

Percy

11/28/2012 02:45:48 pm

<http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/27/europe/gallery/milk-protests/index.html?hpt=wo_t5>

Throwing milk in udder frustration

I think this is unbiased because it has no opinion like nothing stating that the farmers are better or the police has a right to not do what they are being told to do by the farmers.
In my opinion I think the farmers have a right to protest saying as they are not getting as much money as they should.

Krozar link

11/29/2012 01:00:07 am

I think that this topic is biased because its the to sides of the story saying that mountain gorillas ARE populating more, and that the average gorilla is but slowly gaining more population. And the gain for gorillas has happened all from the help of the WWF fund from Uganda.

URL: http://www.timeforkids.com/news/gain-gorillas/59721

RainbowDash

11/29/2012 01:00:24 am

http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/reviews/events/27046/Drawing-North-Atlantis-Awaits-Built-on-Secrets-Albert-Hall-Canberra-22111
Title: Drawing North at Albert Hall
Biased/Unbiased: It's mostly biased, because they do say a lot of good things about Drawing North, that I happily agree with, but this article was written by someone at the show, who was most likely a fan, but they did say that they could make their mic louder and that the guards could have been amped up due to the large mosh pit and that since they were using a bow and arrow to launch free discs of their new EP, they could have been safer even though no one was hurt, but they did say many good things about them, so that makes it Biased.

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