Period 7 Blog: Contrasting The Crucible- the play vs. the film

Write about a change made between the film and the play. Explain why you think this change was made (what impact does it have?). Then, make a claim about which version is most effective and why. Avoid saying things like, because the film is more visual, since this is a truth we would all acknowledge! Be thoughtful in your responses.
Then, comment on someone else's post by adding an intelligent, thoughtful remark.

Period 5 Blog: Contrasting The Crucible: Play vs. Film

Write about a change made between the film and the play. Explain why you think this change was made (what impact does it have?). Then, make a claim about which version is most effective and why. Avoid saying things like, because the film is more visual, since this is a truth we would all acknowledge! Be thoughtful in your responses.

Then, comment on someone else's post by adding an intelligent, thoughtful remark.

Gatsby 5 & 6 & 7

Blog about Dreams, Symbols (including colors) and evolving characterization. Have any of your perceptions or understandings changed? How? Why? Use textual evidence to support your claims and make a comment on a least one other person's post. Remember, the goal is to discuss, not just make a claim. FUN!

Gatsby 3 + 4

Hi! Blog about the evolving characterization, themes (inlcuidng the American Dream), the Fitgerald's use of color and any symbols you notice during the reading. Use a quote to support your claim. Comment on another's post to start our conversation. Can't wait!

Modern Author Comparative Piece Thesis Statments

Write a working thesis for your paper. Remember, it should compare two works by the same author- you may examine theme, style, or both. Read a few of your peers' statments and make constructive suggestions. Saying "good work" is kind but not helpful. Remember to sign your name to your thesis statement and your comments.

Scarlet Letter- Last Chunk

Blog, using textual evidence, about an element that makes this a perfect example of Romanticism, a symbol that has been made clear to you, or perhaps changed its significance, or any other analytical insight you had while reading. After posting your thought, comment on at least one other person's ideas in a meaningful way. Remember, the purpose of the blog is to have discussions outside the classroom, so when we next come together we can get right to the heart of what we find most important about this American text. By 8pm Sunday, you should have blogged your own insight....Comments on others' posts can be made before or after 8.

The Scarlet Letter, Chapters 1-8

What are you noticing about Hathorne's writing, his characters, and the themes in this work? Find an interesting piece of evidence to make an analytical claim. Don't let this prompt limit you. Be sure to make one entry and blog in a meaningful way about another's comment. As always, be respectful. Disagreements are welcome!

Skeleton Outline Thesis Statements

Submit your drafted thesis statement for your modern American author book. The thesis should examine the author's style and theme(s) developed. Feel free to write helpful comments on each other's thesis statments. Check back for feedback!

"The Birthmark" and "The Minister's Black Veil"

After reading the two Hawthorne stories closely, write a post that is an analytical reaction to the two texts. Consider Romantic qualities: symbolism, characterization, the texts as allegories, the concept of sin, etc...

Be sure you include and discuss at least one quote in your response. You may find an interesting connection between an aspect of the stories or you can look at them separately.
Feel free to respond to and build off of your peers' ideas!

Remember to sign your name at the end- first name and last initial.