Saturday, December 12, 2009

Debate #1: Name that Protagonist!


Obviously, Jean Louise Finch narrates the story...but is she the protagonist? Which character does Harper Lee put the most emphasis on in terms of character development and growth? Dialogue with each other...just remember to be courteous with your classmates!

Monday, November 16, 2009

GRAMMAR GRAMMAR GRAMMAR


Please use this forum to ask questions, seek help, or pose challenges for your classmates concerning the wonderful world of grammar.

Random Musings for Quarter 2

Please use this forum to ask questions about an unclear assignment, to ask for help from your classmates, or to continue a discussion from class.





Saturday, October 24, 2009

Favorite Classroom / Literary Moments


It happens to everyone: words get jumbled between the brain and mouth, we enter into a conversation a moment too late... or we are simply confused. Ironically, these are the moments that help us remember the important information from class; laughter is a powerful learning tool. This is an opportunity to remember the special moments, lessons, activities, characters, and, of course, the miscommunications from our class. Help me to keep track of them and I will compile these into a booklet at the end of the year. Please remember that class rules apply: I will not tolerate any malicious attacks on any student or teacher. This is not meant to poke fun at anyone; it is meant in a spirit of reliving the occasional happy moment in our very special circle of hell :-)

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Did Wargrave Get It Right?

In his confessional letter, Wargrave claims that he killed off the guests in the order of their crime (from least to worst -- with the exception of Marston who was incapable of feeling guilt). Do you think his calculations were correct? Or, would you have arranged the murders in a different order? Explain and support your response.

Most Romantic Myth - or Worst Romantic Ending EVER!


I realize that Edith Hamilton's Mythology is laborious reading. Let's focus on the love stories: those that succeed and those that, well, end in absolute disaster.
Please share your favorite romantic tale or vent about one that was just too miserable to have ever been created.
Don't forget to think about the purpose of the myth: is there an element of nature that has been immortalized by the lovers (such as a flower, tree, etc.)?

The Mythology Exams: A Blog-Based Study Group


Participate in a study group! Here, you can ask or answer questions....and even try to get into the warped mind of your insane instructor. What questions do you think will appear on the tests? Can you guess what the essay prompts might be?
Prepare for the review game by posting some questions for your classmates to answer!

Random Musings



Questions about an assignment? An unfinished debate from class? Something you wish to share? This is the place! We can also use this site as a way for you to ask and to respond to questions that you might be having with the homework or readings ( but I think that I might need a separate post for grammar!).


As always, this does count for participation credit (B-squares).