Journal Question #16

I like to watch tennis.  More importantly, I like to play tennis.  In fact, watching tennis makes me want to play tennis.  Do you have a sport or other activity that you like to both watch and play/do?  These days, students tell me there are NBA playoffs, NHL (Hockey) playoffs, and Soccer (or Football) Championships going on.  If you like to watch those games, do they make you want to go out and play?  More generally, does watching great athletes or hearing great musicians or looking at great paintings inspire your efforts in athletics, music, and art?

Journal Question #15

Tests.  They are a fact of life for students.  In May, Juniors at TA will be taking SAT tests.  A lot of you have already taken the TOEFL test - at least once.  All Sophomores and Juniors took the PSATs in the fall.  Of course, you also take tests in your high school subjects, including ELL (though I call them quizzes).  So, here's your chance to give your opinion on tests: are they necessary?  Do they help you learn?  Do they stress you out?  Would you learn just as well without them?