Gatsby chapter 2... notables

Important Elements of Chapter 2...

Valley of ashes--separates the "haves" and "have nots"

River Styx--a mythological river in which the passing leads to the land of the dead---the Valley of Ashes in this case

Eyes of TJ Eckleburg--the eyes on the billboard symbolize the eyes of God

Myrtle--Tom's girlfriend...think about what she wears--the colors--as opposed to what Fitzgerald dressed Daisy in---significance???

Why is Tom proud of his affair when others would risk it all to keep the affair a secret???

Fahrenheit 451, pages 137-165--end

Find a quote from the reading to discuss. Make sure to include the quote or the subject as the first line of your post, then develop your thoughts about it completely, yet concisely. We now have the rubrics to use in the assessment. This post will be assessed, but more doesn't necessary mean better... make sure your comments are focused on the quote you have chosen--do not ramble.

Discussion quotes from pp. 71-93...post the Socratic Circle

I have given you a list of quotes...pick one, copy it to your blog and go for it...

The Cave... and F451

We read and discussed The Cave today in class. I would like you to draw parallels between it and what you know about F451. Look back to the allusions post and check out what Brianna had to say and what I responded to her. Have fun with this discussion... it should be an interesting topic for you to explore.

Fahrenheit 451, pages 3-68 BLOG #2

Hi Period 6 Students...

Using your list of allusions, please consult all of the allusions for part 1--The Hearth and the Salamander. Choose one allusion to discuss as it relates to the events/characters--elements in the novel. If the explanation on the handout is not sufficient for your complete understanding, please research your allusion on the Internet. Every student must choose a different allusion, so make sure you communicate before you begin to claim the allusion you would like to explore. Thanks for your hard work!!! :)

Fahrenheit 451, page 1-31 BLOG #1

When we meet next class, I will share the rubric that I will be using for your BLOG posts after this first time, and I will be looking for feedback on that, so as you write, think about the process you have to go through and what should be measured to judge the work you produce for the BLOG... until then, consider the following...

I wanted to ask about "happiness" or ask you to look at the stark contrast between Guy and Clarisse in this reading... or even ask you to observe how the foreseen technology is so very much like our ACTUAL technology of today, or---how about that Mildred, huh??? but I will keep this one more open and free....so, here it is:

What caught your attention as you read this section. What are your initial reactions? perhaps to a scene, or a character or to the plot itself... This one is pretty wide and open... make it count!!!

:) Mrs. A.

WELCOME to our summer online classroom!!!!

You have found our spot on the web---congratulations! If you have any questions about any of the course requirements or are confused at all, please contact me; you all have my cell number and my email address. If you email and you don't hear back from me within a day or so, please call my cell number. I will be out of town a couple of times during the summer, so I will not be connected to my email account during that time.

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I look forward to reading your posts on Shift, Runner and Shattering Glass.

:) Mrs. A.

BLOG #1: Shift, due July 1

Question #1: After having read Shift, why do you think the title is a good one for the book? Make sure to comment on the structure of the book, itself.

Question #2: Discuss the decision that Win made. Do you agree or disagree with it and why?

BLOG #2: Runner, due July 29

Melissa is a minor character in the book, but her being included in the storyline provides some important developments. Comment on her role in the book. What purpose does the inclusion of her character serve?

BLOG #3: Shattering Glass, due August 19

What was the major turning point of this book? Please identify that turning point and support with specific details explaining why you identified that event (or those events) as the turning point.