1. Writing 1 and 2—February 1, 2016 Journal #18: Think about a time you encountered an animal in captivity. Were you at a zoo? A theme park? A farm? Maybe you were at home with your dog? Try to remember as much as possible about your encounter. Think about what the animal looked like, how it acted, what its environment was like, and how you felt being so close to the animal. Try to recall as many details about the experience as possible. – For today’s journal, write about this memory. Be as descriptive as possible. We will go to the library on Friday.

2. Free Willy? Write a three-paragraph response in which you compare the arguments for and against keeping killer whales in captivity and argue either for the marine parks industries' or the animal activist groups' position. Support your position with evidence from the article and videos.

3. Blackfish Preview and SeaWorld Rebuttals Three things that stood out in the "Blackfish" preview, two counterarguments that Sea World Parks' trainers presented, and one thing you are feeling right now about the issue of keeping killer whales in captivity.