Tuesday, March 20, 2012

To Kill a Mockingbird - Final Reflection

Record your reaction to the conclusion of the novel. What was your favorite scene in the novel? Which character(s) did you find the most relatable and/or enjoyable? Explain your reasoning.

Your post must be at least 6-8 sentences in length to receive full credit.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

To Kill a Mockingbird Quote Response

Choose one quote from the novel that you feel is profound or inspirational. Cite the quote, then explain why the quote resonates with you. Your response must be at least 5-7 grammatically correct sentences (excluding the quote) to receive full credit.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Edgar Allan Poe

Locate one poem of Poe on the internet or in a book. Indicate the title of the poem, summarize the poem, and comment on the poem. Did you like it? Did you dislike it? Were you confused by the poem? These are some questions you could consider when responding to the poem.

This time, your response must be 8-10 grammatically correct sentences to receive full credit.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Transcendentalism

Choose one quote from either Thoreau or Emerson's works that appeals to you. Explain the meaning of the quote along with the reason for your choice. Then, explain its connection to Transcendental beliefs.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Transcendentalism - Introduction

Henry David Thoreau, a famous transcendentalist once wrote, "Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each."

1. Based on this quote, what do you think are the principles of Transcendentalism?
2. Look up and record the definition of transcend. What do you think the Transcendentalist movement focuses on based on this definition? Explain your reasoning.

Remember, your response must be 5-7 grammatically correct sentences to receive full credit.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Quote Response

Comment on the following quote:

"The poetry of the earth is never dead." ~John Keats

What does Keats mean by this? How is this representative of Romantic literature? Do you agree or disagree? Your response must be 5-7 grammatically correct sentences to receive full credit.

Monday, October 31, 2011

The Crucible - Anticipation Guide Reflection

Reflect upon one statement from the anticipation guide given to you at the beginning of the play. Has your opinion changed or remained the same? How did the play influence your thinking? Explain your reasoning.

Remember, your response must be at least 5-7 grammatically correct sentences to receive full credit.