Does The "Path" Matter?

How does Eudora Welty's quote, "The path is the thing that matters" apply to The Odyssey and The Straight Story?  Should "The path" matter?  What does our society argue?  How do Alvin and Odyssey address this?  Other thoughts?  Complete on Dec. 9th, 2011.

"Uniform Paragraph" Writing Reflection

Please share what you have learned regarding writing so far this semester. What have you improved within your Uniform paragraph? Please reflect upon your improvements within this blog entry.  What will you use when you write in the future?  Remember the 6+1 Traits, Grammar, Revisions, Technology, Sentence Types, Thesis Statements, etc... Please respond to this blog by Mon., December 12th , 2011.

"The Simpsons", Satire, And "The Odyssey"

Compare The Odyssey video excerpt from the Simpsons with Homer's epic poem The Odyssey Books 9,10,12,21,22,23. What does the Simpson's version satirize?  What does it make you think about regarding the poem's characters, theme, relationships, and episodes?  Please respond with specific support (i.e.-quotations) for your argument.

"Anthem" Reflections?

After viewing the Prezi's created by your peers regarding Anthem, what did you notice?  What are new ways in which these projects made you think?  Other Thoughts or reflections?  Please respond in class today.

Shall This Pass in "Anthem?"

How does This To Shall Pass by Okay Go ehibit the antithesis of what is valued in Anthem? Please include one quotation from Anthem within your response. This blog response should be completed in class by October 28th.

Technology And "A Primitive Futuristic Society?"

What does Wesch's short video about "us in the machine" make you think? How might this video connect with Anthem? Explain and use one quotation from Anthem to connect. Reflect, dissect, challenge, etc... Please complete this prompt in class.

A "Highway" For "Anthem?"

Please thematically analyze Highway, a painting by George Tooker, and how it connects with the theme or themes in Anthem.  What quotations from Anthem could you use to justify the aligning theme(s)?  Please reference specifics within the painting, Highway, while writing clearly.  This is a quiz due during class on 10-12-11. 

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.

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 books' 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 19th, 2011.

What Are You Thinking?

Do the Did You Know 2.0? and Did You Know 4.0? presentations make you think? How might this impact your academics and view of the world? Please respond to this blog post by 2:30p.m. Friday, August 19th, 2011.

Significant Other And Perfection? Really?

What is essential to share regarding your completion of the "Perfect Mate" handout? How does your experience relate to what you know about Romeo and Juliet's situation? What does this make you think?  Reflect?  Contemplate? Don't forget to include references to our class discussion.  This blog response should be completed in class on 4-22-11.

Inkling of an Idea?

What are you finding in your specific research regarding your potential position paper topic(s)?  What sources have you you consulted?  What research celebrations or frustrations have you encountered?  Please respond with accuracy, honesty, and vivid detail.  This blog is due today, February 10th during class.

Poetry And Learning?

In summation, what have you learned regarding writing poetry, poetry terminology, and analyzing poetry?  Think and respond with genuine concern for the aformentioned material.  Please finish this response in class on Monday, 1-31-11.

Inspired Redux?

How does the Danny McCaskill Way Back Home presentation relate to your world? Can his new exploits connect with your academic endeavors? Again, did he make you look twice? Did he inspire and motivate you? Other reactions? Please connect and comment using complete sentences. This blog post should be completed by Monday, January 10th, 2011 at 2:30p.m.

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 1-07-2011 by 2:30p.m.)