Comments on: Surplus and Artisans http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/ Another excellent Edublogs.org blog Sun, 04 Feb 2007 18:30:51 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Allison http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/comment-page-1/#comment-189 Allison Mon, 22 Jan 2007 23:56:41 +0000 http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/#comment-189 No one would not be able to have artisans if they did not have surpluses of food. The artisans would have to be farming and hunting rather than doing special skills that they have. It would be hard to not have food and try to practice special skills while starving. It would be useless to the people of the empire to not have food but baskets. No one would not be able to have artisans if they did not have surpluses of food. The artisans would have to be farming and hunting rather than doing special skills that they have. It would be hard to not have food and try to practice special skills while starving. It would be useless to the people of the empire to not have food but baskets.

]]> By: zac http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/comment-page-1/#comment-188 zac Mon, 22 Jan 2007 15:09:19 +0000 http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/#comment-188 No, the ancient societies would not be able to have artisans if they were not able to produce a surplus on a regular basis because if there was not enough extra food to eat and the artisans would have to spend there time hunting and farming instead of making art. No, the ancient societies would not be able to have artisans if they were not able to produce a surplus on a regular basis because if there was not enough extra food to eat and the artisans would have to spend there time hunting and farming instead of making art.

]]> By: nicKKKKKK http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/comment-page-1/#comment-178 nicKKKKKK Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:39:28 +0000 http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/#comment-178 <strong>No they would not because if there is no surplus then there is no extra food</strong>. If there is no extra food then the artisans all have nothing to eat so they starve and die, leaving no artisans left. This leaves only farmers, if there is only farmers then there will be extra food because 1 farmer can produce food for 10. This creates surplus and that leads back to the artisans. but there still needs to be enough farmers for surplus. <strong>Mr.C- Make sure that you introduce your response appropriately and clearly so that the reader knows exactly what you are responding to!</strong> No they would not because if there is no surplus then there is no extra food. If there is no extra food then the artisans all have nothing to eat so they starve and die, leaving no artisans left. This leaves only farmers, if there is only farmers then there will be extra food because 1 farmer can produce food for 10. This creates surplus and that leads back to the artisans. but there still needs to be enough farmers for surplus.

Mr.C- Make sure that you introduce your response appropriately and clearly so that the reader knows exactly what you are responding to!

]]> By: Jacqui http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/comment-page-1/#comment-131 Jacqui Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:44:02 +0000 http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/#comment-131 I agree with Chandler. I think she gave a good, and thoughtful answer. I think this because she gave her answer, then explained it. One thing that I don't agree is that her opening sentence said “I think they wouldn’t be able to produce artisans on a regular basis” This sentence is true but you can't produce artisans, artisans are people. I think that Chandler could have expanded on her answer a little more (by giving an example), but I think it was good otherwise. She put thought into it and explained her answer. Nice Job Chandler! <strong>Mr. C- Positive and constructive feedback!</strong> I agree with Chandler. I think she gave a good, and thoughtful answer. I think this because she gave her answer, then explained it. One thing that I don’t agree is that her opening sentence said “I think they wouldn’t be able to produce artisans on a regular basis” This sentence is true but you can’t produce artisans, artisans are people.
I think that Chandler could have expanded on her answer a little more (by giving an example), but I think it was good otherwise. She put thought into it and explained her answer.
Nice Job Chandler!

Mr. C- Positive and constructive feedback!

]]> By: David http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/comment-page-1/#comment-130 David Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:38:27 +0000 http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/#comment-130 <strong>i</strong> agree with Jaqui but <strong>i </strong>think they could fit in some time to do other stuff just like they need to squeeze in time to wash laundry or cook food. <strong>Mr. C- Can you restate the idea you agree with in basic terms?</strong> i agree with Jaqui but i think they could fit in some time to do other stuff just like they need to squeeze in time to wash laundry or cook food.

Mr. C- Can you restate the idea you agree with in basic terms?

]]> By: David http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/comment-page-1/#comment-129 David Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:35:14 +0000 http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/#comment-129 <strong>no, i</strong> think there would not be any<strong>(any what?)</strong> if there was no surplus. but maybe we might of found a way around that dilemna so maybe we could have a few more artisans than none at all. <strong>Mr. C- So why can't you have artisans with no surplus....you do not explain yourself.</strong> no, i think there would not be any(any what?) if there was no surplus. but maybe we might of found a way around that dilemna so maybe we could have a few more artisans than none at all.

Mr. C- So why can’t you have artisans with no surplus….you do not explain yourself.

]]> By: Connor http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/comment-page-1/#comment-101 Connor Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:41:28 +0000 http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/#comment-101 If the society didn't have a surplus, artisans wouldn't be around. When the area doesn't have enough food then they need more farmers to make sure they have enough food. When they take in more farmers they are takign in the people that would be artisans. <strong>Mr. C- Straightforward logic....Good.</strong> If the society didn’t have a surplus, artisans wouldn’t be around. When the area doesn’t have enough food then they need more farmers to make sure they have enough food. When they take in more farmers they are takign in the people that would be artisans.

Mr. C- Straightforward logic….Good.

]]> By: Nicole http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/comment-page-1/#comment-99 Nicole Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:17:02 +0000 http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/#comment-99 No, they would not be able to have artisans because they need to collect food and water and many other products to survive. Example: If there weren't any food stores left, will your father be able to do his job? No because he would be too busy helping with the gardening or hunting for the family because we would not want to starve. We would want to have food and live.  <strong>Mr. C- Good illustration of an absense of a surplus.</strong> No, they would not be able to have artisans because they need to collect food and water and many other products to survive. Example: If there weren’t any food stores left, will your father be able to do his job? No because he would be too busy helping with the gardening or hunting for the family because we would not want to starve. We would want to have food and live.

 Mr. C- Good illustration of an absense of a surplus.

]]> By: Diana http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/comment-page-1/#comment-96 Diana Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:32:01 +0000 http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/#comment-96 Jacqui-I agree with you because artisans would spend all their time farming and would have no time to make art or to even get supplies. With a surplus their time is much more free to make art. They would be able to use their skills towards what they were very good at. I also think this would really advance their civilization. <strong>Mr. C- Excellent feedback!</strong> Jacqui-I agree with you because artisans would spend all their time farming and would have no time to make art or to even get supplies. With a surplus their time is much more free to make art.
They would be able to use their skills towards what they were very good at. I also think this would really advance their civilization.

Mr. C- Excellent feedback!

]]> By: Chandler http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/comment-page-1/#comment-94 Chandler Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:58:05 +0000 http://bchauncey.edublogs.org/2006/12/08/surplus-and-artisans/#comment-94 I think they wouldn't be able to produse artisans on a regular basis if there wasn't any surplus because for a civalization to survive, they need basic foods, and shelter. The artisans would not be able to go out, and bulid, or constuct if they had nothing to live on, and they need to make items to keep their other items well. The surplus basically keeps everything in place...from not falling apart.....<strong>or allows some people the flexibility to do things other than produce food.</strong> <strong>Mr. C- Good job</strong> I think they wouldn’t be able to produse artisans on a regular basis if there wasn’t any surplus because for a civalization to survive, they need basic foods, and shelter. The artisans would not be able to go out, and bulid, or constuct if they had nothing to live on, and they need to make items to keep their other items well. The surplus basically keeps everything in place…from not falling apart…..or allows some people the flexibility to do things other than produce food.

Mr. C- Good job

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