You're Not Special

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What did you think of this graduation speech? If you had to choose, would you want your graduation speech to be uplifting, inspirational, and motivational or straight-forward and honest? Why? Do you consider graduating high-school an "achievement?" Why or why not?

"War Hero"

There have been suspicions that this "war hero" was never actually injured in Afghanistan. Do you believe his story or do you think he made up a "sob story" to increase his likeability with America? Does he deserve to move on to the next level of America's Got Talent or do you think his singing wasn't good enough?

then and now

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What surprised you most about this story? What, if anything, could have helped David keep the weight off? Are you impressed by David's girlfriend, Megan? Why or why not? Do you think David will be more successful staying healthy this time around? Why or why not?

EXCUSED absence

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What's the craziest excuse you have ever given for being absent? Do you think there should be a limit on the number of absences you have? Why or why not? If you could change one rule at WHS, would it be the absence/tardy rule or something else?

Cannibal Killer

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Have you seen or heard of the "1 lunatic 1 ice pick" video? Have you heard about the "cannibal killer?" Why do you think we are all of a sudden hearing so much about cannibalism?

Miss USA

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Did you watch last night's Miss USA pageant? What do you think of beauty pageants? Are they degrading to women? Why or why not? Describe what you would look for if you were a judge in the Miss USA beauty pageant.