1. Describe the setting of your novel. (time period, location, etc.) Explain how/if the setting affects the action and the characters in the book. Do you think the setting of the novel has any relation to the conflict/injustice of the novel?
2. Find an example of an internal conflict and an external conflict. Use specific examples from the book, and you must include text/quotations from the narrator or characters to exhibit the conflicts. In your response, you must explain in detail the reasons behind the conflicts.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
Honors Independent Novel Blog #1
In 1-2 well-developed paragraphs, explain the injustice displayed in your novel. What characters are involved, and what is the reason for the injustice?
**In your response, you should include one quotation that in some way exhibits the injustice or those involved in the injustice (don't forget to include the in-text citation)
*Remember to also include the author and title of your novel
**In your response, you should include one quotation that in some way exhibits the injustice or those involved in the injustice (don't forget to include the in-text citation)
*Remember to also include the author and title of your novel
Monday, August 1, 2011
A Long Way Gone--Blog Post 1
Think about how Ishmael evolves over the course of the novel.
In a detailed response, explain the change that you see in Ishmael. Describe what he was like in the beginning of the memoir, what he was like once the war started, and what he was like after he was rescued. Use AT LEAST 2 quotations in your response that exhibit the characteristics you discuss in your response.
In a detailed response, explain the change that you see in Ishmael. Describe what he was like in the beginning of the memoir, what he was like once the war started, and what he was like after he was rescued. Use AT LEAST 2 quotations in your response that exhibit the characteristics you discuss in your response.
A Thousand Splendid Suns--Blog Post 1
Choose one character from the novel--
1. Find one quote said either BY your character or ABOUT your character that you feel shows a great deal about the personality/nature of the character.
2. Explain why the quotation stands out and how it accurately depicts the character you have come to know through the novel.
3. Is there anything from the novel that you do not understand? What questions do you have for your peers and teacher?
1. Find one quote said either BY your character or ABOUT your character that you feel shows a great deal about the personality/nature of the character.
2. Explain why the quotation stands out and how it accurately depicts the character you have come to know through the novel.
3. Is there anything from the novel that you do not understand? What questions do you have for your peers and teacher?
Life of Pi--Summer Reading Blog 1
ANSWER IN FULL (without saying "I think...)
Your character is Pi Patel--
1A) Find TWO quotes from the novel that are said BY your character or ABOUT your character.
1B) You must include your analysis: What do you think this quote means or shows about your character? Include enough information in your response to exhibit your knowledge of the novel and the character.
Your character is Pi Patel--
1A) Find TWO quotes from the novel that are said BY your character or ABOUT your character.
1B) You must include your analysis: What do you think this quote means or shows about your character? Include enough information in your response to exhibit your knowledge of the novel and the character.
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