Lincoln Alexander
On October 19, 2012, at 90 years of age, Lincoln Alexander, a former Member of Parliament, Cabinet Minister, and Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario died. Not many can say that they were a Federal Cabinet Minister, the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, or even a Member of Parliament, but Mr. Alexander, or Linc as he was known by many, was. Linc held these titles at various points in his life as the first black person to do so. He leaves behind a great legacy. Lincoln Alexander's body lies in state for people to visit and remember his life of accomplishments and firsts at Queen's Park. There will be a state funeral for Lincoln Alexander on October 26.
CTV News presents an excellent article and video about the recent events of Lincoln Alexander.
In a well developed paragraph, please comment on the following questions.
1. What are your thoughts about the death of a public figure?
2. Many of you probably do not know who Lincoln Alexander was or what he accomplished. Why is it important for us, students and adults, to learn about people who made a difference in our country?
3. Sometimes when a person dies, community flags are lowered to half-mast? Why is this a tradition? What does this mean?
4. Read and comment on one other blog post. Be sure it is meaningful, on topic discussion.
my thoughts to death of a public figure are good people that have accomplished well thing in life and well known like sir issac brock should get a monumement (brock monument)
ReplyDeleteANDREW CHR
I agree, Andrew. People who do do great things or accomplish something special should be remembered. One way that this can be done is a monument. Look back at the assignment criteria. You were to write a well developed paragraph. You have created one sentence. Please reread your response and check for spelling and grammar and make the necessary revisions to make this a better comment. Please answer all three questions.
DeleteMy thoughts o the death of a public figure is that people should make a nice monument to remember them if they are important.
ReplyDeleteGood thought, Brianna. This is similar to what Andrew has mentioned. Read his comment! Why do you think that they deserve a monument. Look at the above assignment. You were to create one well developed paragraph on the questions that I have outlined. Please read what you have written, then read the assignment again. Please reply to this comment with a better prepared paragraph.
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ReplyDeleteMy thoughts about the death of the public figure Lincoln Alexander is very sad. Reading his description in the paragraph posted on the blog it was clear that he was an important part in the community. As it says:“Mr. Alexander, or Linc as he was known by many, was. Linc held these titles at various points in his life as the first black person to do so. He leaves behind a great legacy. Lincoln” It is very important for are country to learn about the people who made a difference because life wouldn’t be the same without them. They create a new world of peace, sharing, and well made community. Although many Canadians don’t see that as important.
My thoughts about the death of a public figure Lincoln Alexander is very sad. Reading all information of him on the class blog its seems very sad because many people get to say they were the first ever black Federal Cabinet minister and a Lutenit-Governor of Ontario.
ReplyDeleteDo many people get to say they were the first ever black cabinet minister and Lieutenant-Governor? Look at the above questions again and see what can be added to improve your paragraph. Don't forget the important parts of the paragraph; topic sentence, supporting details, concluding sentence.
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