Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Monday, June 12, 2017
End of the Year
The end of the year is upon us. English 1 is meant to focus on young adults (like yourselves) on purpose. What life lessons can you take away from the literature read throughout the year?
Below is a list of texts read to help you remember the themes discussed throughout the school year:
-Animal Farm
-Lord of the Flies
-Possibility of Evil
-Speak
-The Glass Castle
-The House on Mango Street
-A Long Way Gone
Below is a list of texts read to help you remember the themes discussed throughout the school year:
-Animal Farm
-Lord of the Flies
-Possibility of Evil
-Speak
-The Glass Castle
-The House on Mango Street
-A Long Way Gone
Friday, May 19, 2017
Character Journal
Use the events at the end of chapter 11 to write a second journal entry from Ishmael's perspective.
Monday, May 1, 2017
ALWG Chapter 1
In what ways can being in a state of war change your life? In what ways does it change Ishmael's life?
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Responsibility
React to the following statement:
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Monday, April 3, 2017
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Characterization
- When you meet someone new for the first time, what things about them tip you off as to what kind of person they are?
- List 4 things and explain them.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Gender Roles
In “My Name” Esperanza mentions that like the Chinese, Mexicans don’t like their women strong. *How does one's gender affect everyday life?
Friday, March 10, 2017
Jeanette's Message
As we conclude The Glass Castle, what message does the author leave behind for the reader? What life lessons does Walls convey about family, challenges, and personal growth?
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Joshua Tree
What does the Joshua tree represent in The Glass Castle? Use textual evidence to support your response.
Friday, March 3, 2017
Husband and Wife
How would the reader characterize the relationship between Jeanette's mother and father? (example: loving, hateful, chaotic, etc.)
Friday, February 24, 2017
Conflicts in the Glass Castle
What are the major conflicts that Jeanette experiences as an adult and as a child? Think internal and external conflicts (man vs. self, man vs. man, man vs. society, man vs. nature)
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Speak Conclusion
Now that you have finished reading Speak, would you recommend it to others? Why or why not?
- What did you like about the novel?
- What did you dislike about the novel?
- Who is your favorite character? Why?
- What is the most surprising event in the story?
Monday, January 23, 2017
SPEAK
What is the difference between a major and minor character? Is Andy Evans considered a major or a minor character?
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