Well, everyone, we've made it to the end of the 2010-2011 academic year. Awesome job!!
This week, I'd like for you to reflect on your performance in this class over course of the past year. What did you do well? Of what are you especially proud? In what areas do you believe that you need to improve? Why? What steps can you take in order to be more successful next year?
Your responses will count as the final homework assignment for the spring semester.
Congratulations. You've made it!! :-)
Friday, June 3, 2011
Periods 1 & 2, Post 11: End-of-Year Reflections
Well, everybody, we've made it to the end of the 2010-2011 academic year. Good going!!
I'd like for you to reflect on your performance in this class over the course of this past year. What did you do well? What are you especially proud of? In what areas do you feel that you need to improve? Why? What steps can you take in order to be more successful next year?
Your responses will count as the final homework assignment for the spring semester.
Congratulations. You've made it. :-)
I'd like for you to reflect on your performance in this class over the course of this past year. What did you do well? What are you especially proud of? In what areas do you feel that you need to improve? Why? What steps can you take in order to be more successful next year?
Your responses will count as the final homework assignment for the spring semester.
Congratulations. You've made it. :-)
Friday, May 20, 2011
Periods 6 & 7, Post 10: The Meaning of the Title
This week, we have reached the conclusion of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. We have focused not only on the novel's resolution, but also on the significance of the book's title.
Therefore, as this week's topic, I want you to discuss the title's meaning. Be sure to link Atticus' statement that "it's a sin to kill a mockingbird" with what we learned during the last few chapters of the book. Who are the "mockingbirds" to whom Harper Lee is referring? What are the "sins" committed against them?
Your responses will count as a homework assignment grade for the third marking period of the spring semester.
Therefore, as this week's topic, I want you to discuss the title's meaning. Be sure to link Atticus' statement that "it's a sin to kill a mockingbird" with what we learned during the last few chapters of the book. Who are the "mockingbirds" to whom Harper Lee is referring? What are the "sins" committed against them?
Your responses will count as a homework assignment grade for the third marking period of the spring semester.
Periods 1 & 2, Post 10: The Meaning of the Title
This week, we have reached the conclusion of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. We have focused not only on the novel's resolution, but also on the significance of the book's title.
Therefore, as this week's topic, I want you to discuss the title's meaning. Be sure to link Atticus' statement that "it's a sin to kill a mockingbird" with what we learned during the last few chapters of the book. Who are the "mockingbirds" to whom Harper Lee is referring? What are the "sins" committed against them?
Your responses will count as a homework assignment grade for the third marking period of the spring semester.
Therefore, as this week's topic, I want you to discuss the title's meaning. Be sure to link Atticus' statement that "it's a sin to kill a mockingbird" with what we learned during the last few chapters of the book. Who are the "mockingbirds" to whom Harper Lee is referring? What are the "sins" committed against them?
Your responses will count as a homework assignment grade for the third marking period of the spring semester.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Periods 6 & 7, Post 9: What Difference Does It Make?
We've spent the past two weeks analyzing the testimonies of several key witnesses from the trial scene of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, arriving afterward at the unanimous conclusion that Tom Robinson is innocent of the crime of which he's been accused by the prosecution's star witnesses: Mayella Ewell and her father, Bob. And yet, we've also seen how this knowledge makes little difference in the minds of the jurors, who unanimously convict Tom in spite of this.
This week, I would like you to consider Atticus' actions. He worked so hard to give Tom Robinson the best defense possible, even subjecting his children to taunts and criticism from neighbors, friends, and even relatives. In your opinion, was it worth it? Did Atticus do the right thing in defending Tom to the best of his abilities? Do you think that his actions have made any difference whatsoever? Explain your answer using textual examples.
Your comments will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period of the spring semester.
This week, I would like you to consider Atticus' actions. He worked so hard to give Tom Robinson the best defense possible, even subjecting his children to taunts and criticism from neighbors, friends, and even relatives. In your opinion, was it worth it? Did Atticus do the right thing in defending Tom to the best of his abilities? Do you think that his actions have made any difference whatsoever? Explain your answer using textual examples.
Your comments will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period of the spring semester.
Periods 1 & 2, Post 9: What Differences Does It Make?
We've spent the past two weeks analyzing the testimonies of several witnesses from the trial scene in Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, and have come to the unanimous conclusion that Tom Robinson is innocent of the crime of which he's being accused by the prosecution's star witnesses: Mayella Ewell and her father, Bob. And yet, we've also seen how this knowledge makes little difference in the minds of the jurors, who unanimously convict Tom anyway.
This week, I would like you to consider Atticus' actions. He worked so hard to give Tom Robinson the best defense possible, even subjecting his children to taunts and criticism by neighbors, friends, and even relatives. In your opinion, was it worth it? Did Atticus do the right thing in defending Tom to the best of his abilities? Do you think that his actions have made any difference whatsoever? Explain your answer using textual examples.
Your comments will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period of the spring semester.
This week, I would like you to consider Atticus' actions. He worked so hard to give Tom Robinson the best defense possible, even subjecting his children to taunts and criticism by neighbors, friends, and even relatives. In your opinion, was it worth it? Did Atticus do the right thing in defending Tom to the best of his abilities? Do you think that his actions have made any difference whatsoever? Explain your answer using textual examples.
Your comments will count as a homework assignment for the third marking period of the spring semester.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Periods 6 & 7, Post 8: The True Meaning of Courage
In recent weeks, we've talked a lot about how difficult it is for Scout to follow Atticus' instructions to stay away from fights, especially with all of the hateful talk surrounding the Finches as Tom Robinson's trial approaches. Until this point, we have only heard Scout's opinion--that she saw her father as old and physically weak, albeit mentally strong. However, this week, we've seen a different side of Atticus: as the best marksman in the county, we now recognize him to possess both physical strength and talent, while making a conscious decision to abstain from violence. What I want you to consider is, why Atticus refuses to use his shooting talents. How does this carry over into his opinions about fighting? What lessons can Scout and Jem take away from their newfound knowledge of him? Your comments will count as a homework assignment grade for the second marking period of the spring semester.
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