Hi Everyone!
This week, you will begin reading The Book Thief! At this point of the year, it is very important that you have the book on time and begin reading—if you can't find the book at the library (because all copies are taken), or it is too late to order it online, you may just need to buy it at the bookstore.
For this week, read chapters 1-28 (don't worry, they're about two-page chapters :D)
Then, write 5 discussion questions for class.
Email me on Engrade if you have any questions!
**A little hint if you're confused at the first chapter: The narrator is Death speaking.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
05 Memoir // Due the week of Sept. 30, 2014
Hi Everyone!
Night was a great memoir by Elie Wiesel that we read over the last few weeks!
A memoir is a true story from your life that had a major impact on your life—that changed who you are and has made you who you are.
You are to write a 1-2 page memoir in which you tell a story of an important time in your life. Probably, since you aren't going to write 100 pages like Wiesel, your story will encompass a shorter amount of time, like maybe a really important day or moment even.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Night was a great memoir by Elie Wiesel that we read over the last few weeks!
A memoir is a true story from your life that had a major impact on your life—that changed who you are and has made you who you are.
You are to write a 1-2 page memoir in which you tell a story of an important time in your life. Probably, since you aren't going to write 100 pages like Wiesel, your story will encompass a shorter amount of time, like maybe a really important day or moment even.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Monday, September 15, 2014
04 Night 2 // Due the week of Sept. 23, 2014
Hi Everyone!
Go ahead and finish the book this week and write 5 more discussion questions!
You can read it free at:
Book Free
Also—I suggest ordering the next book "The Book Thief" now as we will be starting it next week!
Go ahead and finish the book this week and write 5 more discussion questions!
You can read it free at:
Book Free
Also—I suggest ordering the next book "The Book Thief" now as we will be starting it next week!
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
03 Night
Hi Everyone!
This week, I want you to read chapters 1-5 of Night by Elie Wiesel. Based on the audiobook, this reading should take about 2 hours—more or less depending on your reading speed.
Then, write at least 5 discussion questions having to do with the book. Remember that discussion questions should be questions that create discussion—that could have multiple different answers to them.
I don't want to see comprehension questions like: What does Johnny talk to Jenny about in the 3rd chapter? or How old is Johnny? or What type of car does Johnny have?
Instead, I want to see deeper questions that question the motivation of the characters or of the author, or questions about the quality of the writing. If you're struggling with ideas, think of asking questions related to your pre-test that we took in class which I'll post at the bottom of this post. For example, Do you think Johnny is a round or flat character? Why do you say so? or What do you think the theme is so far?
You don't have to answer your questions on paper, just ask them :)
Keep in mind, you have to get the book yourself, so check out book-selling websites like Amazon.com (you can find books there for a dollar or two—but you may want to go there for other books, as you'll need this one soon and shipping can take a while), bookstores, or sometimes you can find the book free online.
One last thing: be sure to have the homework done on time; otherwise, you will have nothing to talk about next week and you'll be totally lost, which is no fun for anyone.
This week, I want you to read chapters 1-5 of Night by Elie Wiesel. Based on the audiobook, this reading should take about 2 hours—more or less depending on your reading speed.
Then, write at least 5 discussion questions having to do with the book. Remember that discussion questions should be questions that create discussion—that could have multiple different answers to them.
I don't want to see comprehension questions like: What does Johnny talk to Jenny about in the 3rd chapter? or How old is Johnny? or What type of car does Johnny have?
Instead, I want to see deeper questions that question the motivation of the characters or of the author, or questions about the quality of the writing. If you're struggling with ideas, think of asking questions related to your pre-test that we took in class which I'll post at the bottom of this post. For example, Do you think Johnny is a round or flat character? Why do you say so? or What do you think the theme is so far?
You don't have to answer your questions on paper, just ask them :)
Keep in mind, you have to get the book yourself, so check out book-selling websites like Amazon.com (you can find books there for a dollar or two—but you may want to go there for other books, as you'll need this one soon and shipping can take a while), bookstores, or sometimes you can find the book free online.
One last thing: be sure to have the homework done on time; otherwise, you will have nothing to talk about next week and you'll be totally lost, which is no fun for anyone.
Literary Devices Pre-Test Name:
Draw the plot diagram with all 6 elements included.
Define the following terms in 1-2 sentences. (Not the bold words)
- Literary Elements:
- Setting
- Dialogue
- Conflict
- Mood
- Theme
- Characters:
- Protagonist
- Antagonist
- Types:
- Flat characters
- Round characters
- Static characters
- Dynamic characters
- Narrator’s Point of View:
- First person
- Second person
- Third person
- Alternating person
- Narrator’s Voice:
- Omniscient
- Limited
- Epistolary
- Unreliable
- Literary techniques:
- Juxtaposition
- Allusion
- Personification
- Imagery
- Metaphor
- Simile
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