Author Archives: cascanla

Coming Close

Recall a moment when you were close to something you wanted badly but you couldn’t quite achieve or acquire it. What was it? What feelings did you have after the moment passed? What choices were presented to you?    

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Kaluaikoolau: Why does “true” matter?

How does this story being a true account affect your interpretation of it? Why do we look at true stories differently than fictitious ones? How can “true” stories not be true for everyone?  

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Kaluaikoolau: stories in photographs

Analyze the twelve pictures in the middle of the book. What do they suggest to you? WHAT STORIES DO THESE PHOTOS TELL? Which is you favorite? Why?

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In God we trust: Kaluaikoolau and Religion

What role does Religion play in the story? How does it affect the characters’ decision-making, rationale, attitudes?

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Kaluaikoolau v. Romeo & Juliet

Discuss any thematic connections between Kaluaikoolau and Romeo & Juliet (examples: Love, obligation to family, Destiny, separation from loved ones). What similarities and differences do you notice so far?  

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Waiting on the little one

Howzit, gang. At Queensʻ Hospital seeing if weʻre ready to have a baby boy or not. Ms. Aeʻa will take good care of periods 5 and 3 today. Stay focused, and if you have any questions, EMAIL me individually – … Continue reading

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The Death of Osama Bin Laden

SELECT AT LEAST ONE QUESTION SET TO ADDRESS: What now? What does OBLʻs death signify? Symbolize? How will this news alter the world geo-political landscape? Is he more dangerous dead or alive? What does this mean for the future of … Continue reading

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Who is to Blame?

Alright, English9ers – Itʻs time to get our Romeo & Juliet blog on. Let us “Go hence, to have more talk of these sad things.” (V.iii.307) The Prince says “some shall be pardoned, and others punished” (V.iii.308). Who do you … Continue reading

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