[Title of Entry]
The Most Memorable Day in My Life

[Instructions]
Write a personal recount about the most memorable day in your life.

[Word Count]
Between 220 to 250

[Due On]
Fri 30 Mar 2007

[Title of Entry]
My Impression of Coach Carter

[Instructions] 
You should have watched the movie, Coach Carter before attempting this topic.

First Paragraph:
Imagine you are a student athletic in the school's basketball team. Coach Carter has just arrived and was introduced to the team during the first training session. What is your first impression of Coach Carter. What sort of person do you think he might be? Do you think he would be a good or bad coach? Why?

Second Paragraph:
After you have attended a few training sessions, do you think you have changed your impression of Coach Carter? What are some events which have changed your impression of him? If your impression of Coach Carter remains, what is it about Coach Carter that made you like or dislike him?

Third Paragraph:
Do you think Coach Carter was right to have locked the basketball team out of the gym? Should he have forced you and your teammates to study in the library? Should he have cancelled all the training sessions and basketball matches? How do you feel and what are your opinions?

Fourth Paragraph:
After all that has happened, how do you feel about Coach Carter as an individual, a coach and a father?

[Word Count]
Each paragraph should be no less than 80 words.

[Due On]
Fri 23 Mar 2007

[Related Links]
1. The real Coach Carter
2. About the Movie
3. The Official Movie Website

[Title of Entry]
Online Games Help Youths

[Instructions]
In your opinion, do you think that youths would gain from playing online games?
If so, what are some benefits?
If you disagree, why do you say so?

[Word Count]
Please respond to this topic using no less than 150 words.

[Due On]
Fri 9 Mar 2007

Please find instructions and updates on the Total Defence Day Blogging Competition here.

The closing date for this entry is Fri 23 Feb 2007.

The Indian Ocean or 'Boxing Day' tsunami claimed more than 200,000 victims on 26 Dec 2004.

Write a story or reflection based on the perspectives of one of the following party involved in the tsunami disaster.
- A victim who drowned in the waves;
- A victim who survived the attack;
- An observer who managed to videotape/witness the disaster while on high ground;
- One of the waves involved in the attack.

Please spend time planning how to develop your essay. Your essay should be organised in at least three paragraphs.

Deadline: Fri 09 Feb 2007

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