Question Chain-Chapters 11-13 (DUE: 10/8)

Directions: Just like you did in class from chapters 8-10, please create three questions for chapters 11-13. YOu must have one comprehension question, one evaluation question and one application question. You do not need to answer the questions, but be prepared to share in class!

Comprehension: answer comes directly from the text, there is one correct answer

Evaluation: answers can vary; the reader must think about what he has read and formulate an opinion

Application: answer can vary; the reader must apply a concept or idea from the story and apply it to his own self

Don't forget to end the entry with your number (example: 8211)

9/28/10

Directions: Post one quote from the chapters for Thursday's reading. The quote should be important to the overall characters or plot of the story.

• Make sure you correctly punctuate and cite the quote.
• After writing out the quote, explain what is said or going on in the quote (one sentence), then explain its significance to the story (one sentence)
• DUE: Thursday, 9/30 by noon!

"Paul Revere's Ride"

Directions: Select one prompt below to answer. Begin your response with the prompt number, and end your response with your four digit number.

#1: Pull out four pieces of imagery and list them. Then, briefly describe each piece of imagery in one-two sentences.

#2: Who do you think the voice of the poem is suppose to be? Why? Defend your response with two specific reasons and evidence from the poem

#3: Discuss the time-frame of the poem. At what time does Revere's ride begin and when does it end?

#4: How does this poem portray Revere? Come up with three descriptions and support each description with a line from the poem and then your explanation.

**Due: Tuesday, 9/21, by noon!

Final Entry

Answer the two questions below, and then include your number at the end of your response. Your response should be one or more paragraphs in length.

1. At the end of the book, Wiesel describes himself in the mirror as "a corpse" gazing back at himself. In what ways did Wiesel die during the Holocaust? Does the memoir give you any hope that Wiesel ever started living again?

2. Why do you think Wiesel titled the book "Night?" What are the literal and symbolic meanings of "night" in the book?

DUE TUESDAY, 6/17

8-5 Art Work Blog

Select one of the Holocaust paintings above that interests you.

Then, post the following:

-A name for the piece

-your interpretation of what is going on in the painting (2-3 sentences)

-your interpretation of the use of colors (why did the painter select the colors and hues to convey his ideas)

DUE: FRIDAY

MLK Poem and Response

Visit the website below and read the poem, then answer the questions below. Your response should be 2 paragraphs in length. In order to get credit for the post, please end the blog with your number (ie #19B).

WEBSITE: http://www.fno.org/poetry/standing.html

Questions:

Paragraph 1: What kind of "king" is MLK according to the poem?

Paragraph 2: MLK stood up for the Civil Rights of all Americans. What is a modern-day problem that needs to be addressed in a serious way? Explain

Discrimination

What does discrimination mean? Where do we see discrimination?

Please reply in 3-4 complete sentences. Then, write your number (12B for example)