English: Philbin Style!

Friday, April 29, 2011

Frankenstein Blog #2

You did it! You completed Frankenstein! Congrats :) Now it's blog time...

For Chapters 21-24 I would like you to come up with a creative title for each chapter -- you don't need to explain why you selected it, but just put the number and the name (Example: Chapter I = The Beginning... lame, yes I know, but it's just an example!)


For the novel in general/overall tell us your favorite part and why its your favorite and then tell us your least favorite part and why you disliked it.



    Tuesday, April 26, 2011

    Frankenstein Blog #1

    This blog is a quote analysis. You need to do the following:




    1. Select a quote from one of the chapters


    2. Type the quote out accurately. Be sure to include the Chapter number and page number (Ch #, p#)


    3. Explain why you selected the quote and why it is significant (this should be at least six sentences long, no more than 12 please)


    4. Pose a question related to the quotethat we can use in our class discussion


    Sounds simple, right? WRONG! There's more...



    Here's the twist: you cannot pick a quote from a chapter that has already been selected

    Friday, March 4, 2011

    READ FIRST: A note on blogging...

    GET EXCITED! This is your first blog-posting assignment. But before your jump estactically into the world of online discussions, I want to remind you of a few things...

    1. You are not graded on your spelling or grammar; however, keep in mind I only know so much "text speak" so don't make me feel too out of it/uncool (as if that's even possible, ha!)

    2. THINK before you type. This isn't a place for a huge stream-of-consciousness entry. Clearly state your opinion and as always back it up with the text, but make it a reasonable paragraph or so.

    3. Respond to each other, agree, add more details, disagree, whatever ... but do so respectfully. If you disagree then by all means, let us know, just do so constructively. There is absolutely NO insulting each other in the blog. The blog is a safe place :)

    And now... HAPPY BLOGGING!!!

    Hard Times #1

    character (KARE-ec-ter): a person who is responsible for the thoughts and actions within a story, poem, or other literature. Characters are extremely important because they are the medium through which a reader interacts with a piece of literature. Every character has his or her own personality, which a creative author uses to assist in forming the plot of a story or creating a mood. The different attitudes, mannerisms, and even appearances of characters can greatly influence the other major elements in a literatry work, such as theme, setting, and tone. With this understanding of the character, a reader can become more aware of other aspects of literature, such as symbolism, giving the reader a more complete understanding of the work. The character is one of hte most important tools available to the author.

    Using the definition above, characterize Mr. Gradgrind.

    Hard Times #2

    character (KARE-ec-ter): a person who is responsible for the thoughts and actions within a story, poem, or other literature. Characters are extremely important because they are the medium through which a reader interacts with a piece of literature. Every character has his or her own personality, which a creative author uses to assist in forming the plot of a story or creating a mood. The different attitudes, mannerisms, and even appearances of characters can greatly influence the other major elements in a literatry work, such as theme, setting, and tone. With this understanding of the character, a reader can become more aware of other aspects of literature, such as symbolism, giving the reader a more complete understanding of the work. The character is one of hte most important tools available to the author.

    Using the definition above, characterize Sissy Jupe.

    Hard Times #3

    character (KARE-ec-ter): a person who is responsible for the thoughts and actions within a story, poem, or other literature. Characters are extremely important because they are the medium through which a reader interacts with a piece of literature. Every character has his or her own personality, which a creative author uses to assist in forming the plot of a story or creating a mood. The different attitudes, mannerisms, and even appearances of characters can greatly influence the other major elements in a literatry work, such as theme, setting, and tone. With this understanding of the character, a reader can become more aware of other aspects of literature, such as symbolism, giving the reader a more complete understanding of the work. The character is one of hte most important tools available to the author.

    Using the definition above, characterize Mr. Bounderby.