Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Sections 1 and 2 Quote Quiz (OMM)

Go to this link for your quote.  When you are done, copy and paste all information into a google doc and share it with me.

http://www.dukeofdefinition.com/OMAM_01-02_quote.htm

When you are done with the quiz and sharing your results with me, read your book or work on your AoW.  Your close read is due tomorrow.

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Reaction to Catcher in the Rye

Here is your chance to explain what you thought about the book in a respectful and detailed manner.  Make sure that the things you say are supported with details!!

•Post your reaction to and reflection on the novel Catcher in the Rye: What did you like and not like about the book? Did it make you think?  What?  Write down any and everything you are thinking about the book.  Your response should be at least two paragraphs long. Make sure you have complete sentences and proper spelling/grammar.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Why read Catcher in the Rye?


There are many reasons why I chose this book for us to read, but I want to know what you think.  Please answer the following question as a comment on this post.



  • What should people take away from the book Catcher in the Rye? (lessons, ideas, meanings, knowledge about life, etc)

Your answer should be around a paragraph in length.  Make sure that you give more than just one possible point to take away!!



Monday, February 24, 2014

Cather in the Rye and Teens Today

We have just read both adults' and teens' opinions on Catcher being relevant.

Now construct a comment to this question that is modeled off of what you read and is based on your opinions about the articles and the book.

  • Is Catcher in the Rye a book that connects with teens today, is it something that should be read by teens today?  Support your answer/thoughts with details from your reading that illustrates your opinion.
  • You need at least one quote from the packet and one from the book.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Of Mice and Men Quote Quiz

We have just finished reading the first two sections of Of Mice and Men. By now we should have an idea of the characters, their relationships with each other and the plot as it has been seen.  To check that, we will take a "quote quiz" on those first two sections.


You can either answer the questions one at a time or click on the see all questions.  When you are done, either post your score as a comment to this post or create a Google Doc with your score (percentage or number correct) and share it with me.

Monday, March 4, 2013

Catcher in the Rye Reactions


Each of these answers should be separate comments on this post.



  • What should people take away from the book Catcher in the Rye? (lessons, ideas, meanings, knowledge about life, etc)

  • React to and reflect upon Catcher in the Rye.  What did you like? What did you not like? Did it make you think? If so, about what? Write down anything and everything you are thinking about the book.  Write in complete sentences.  Make sure you have a subject and a predicate in each.