Finally?

In preparation for the final exam essay question, what matters to you?  Please respond as specifically as possible to this prompt.  Then, use your best ideas to fuel your final exam planning and writing.

Hero?

In Book 12 of The Odyssey, does Odysseus restrain himself regarding a warning from Tiresias, treatment of his crew, and obedience to Circe?  Do the actions of Odysseus make him a hero?  Why or why not?  Defend your response with at least one quote from Book 12.  Blog response due by Tuesday, November 24th.

The Odyssey: Main Idea/Conflict?

Regarding Book 10 in The Odyssey, please write two sentences.  The first should address the main idea in Book 10.  The second sentence should address the primary conflict in Book 10.  Please number your sentences.

"Mango Street" Socratic?

What are you thinking regarding "The House On Mango Street?" Themes, discussion, quotes, ideas from the Socratic? Please respond thoughtfully. You may respond more than once.

Technology?

What does Wesch's short video about "us in the machine" make you think? Reflect, dissect, challenge, etc... Please complete the prompt in class.

Schools vs. Creativity?

What are your thoughts regarding Sir Ken Robinson's video presentation regarding "schools killing creativity?" In your response, please reflect, think, ponder, question, or wonder. Please complete your this blog response in class on 9-21-2009.

Inspired?

How does the Inspired Bicycles presentation relate to your world? Can it connect with your academic endeavors? Did it make you look twice? Did it inspire and motivate you? Other reactions? Please connect and comment using complete sentences. This blog post should be completed by Friday, September 4th, 2009 at 2:30p.m.

Summer Reading Reflection

Over the summer, you were asked to read at least two novels of your choice.
1) Briefly tell me what you read, including the titles and authors.
2) I want to know what you liked about the books, what you learned and, more importantly, what matters to you about the book's content.

*Make sure to adhere to proper conventions and proofread your response. If, for some reason, you did not read two novels, tell me about two novels you have read and answer the above. This blog post must be completed by 2:30p.m. on Friday, August 28th, 2009.

What Are You Thinking?

What does the Did You Know 2.0? presentation make you think about? How might this impact your academics and view of the world? Please respond to this blog post by 2:30p.m. Friday, August 28th, 2009.

Topiary Dreams?

How did the film, A Man Named Pearl, impact you? What did it challenge you to think, feel, and believe about your interests, future, and dreams? Please share your passionate response. (Due by 3:30p.m. Wed., April 29th.)

Choice Vs. Fate?

What roles do choice and fate play in Romeo and Juliet?

Mercutio's Proclamation?

In Act III.i.113-115, Mercutio proclaims that, "... A plague o' both your houses!/ They have made worms' meat of me. I have it,/ And soundly too. Your houses!" What is he suggesting? Is it more than a dying observation? What is your understanding of the lines and its recitation in Act III?

(Due April 21st, Tuesday by 3:30p.m.)

"Pyramus/Thisbe" and "Romeo/Juliet?"

What "Big Ideas" do the Pyramus and Thisbe myth and Romeo and Juliet drama proclaim regarding love? Syhthesize, react, and challenge.

Perfect?

What is essential to share regarding your completion of the Perfect Mate handout? Don't forget to include references to our class discussion.

Judgement?

Wakatsuki never seems bitter about her experience in Manzanar and never directly condemns the relocation policy. Why does she choose not to pass judgment?

Identitiy In "Farwell To Manzanar"

So far, how much of Farewell To Manzanar deals with Jeanne's struggle to discover her identity? How does her Japanese identity conflict with her American identity? How does her experience with prejudice help her to reconcile the two? (Please use quotations to support your response. Due by 3:30p.m. on Thursday, 2-19-2009.)

Poetry In Music?

Please Quote One Of Your Favorite Song Lines Or Lyrics And Explain How It Exhibits One Of Our Studied Poetry Terms? Make sure that your quoted lyrics are appropriate. Please italicize the song lyrics, include the song title/artist(s), and qualify or establish the connection between the poetry term and the lyrics. (Due Friday 1-09-2009)