Choose one of the soldiers in the field the night Kiowa dies and write a condolence letter from that character to Kiowa’s family. Consider why you choose to include some information and leave out other facts.
Please post your reply below.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Monday, December 1, 2014
TTTC: Notes
Find a quote from this short story that shows how Norman Bowker's end was possibly predictable.
Include page #. For additional credit, include your thoughts on the quote.
Include page #. For additional credit, include your thoughts on the quote.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
A THANKSGIVING POST
Gratitude leads to happiness. Begin or continue your journey to joy. Start with your list...HAPPY THANKSGIVING! - 50 THINGS YOU ARE THANKFUL FOR....
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
TTTC: Speaking of Courage
"Courage was not always a matter of yes or no" (p.147).
"Sometimes....the difference between courage and cowardice was something small and stupid" (147).
Use this or another quote on courage and discuss what courage means and how this defined and affected Norman Bowker.
Click reply below to enter your response.
"Sometimes....the difference between courage and cowardice was something small and stupid" (147).
Use this or another quote on courage and discuss what courage means and how this defined and affected Norman Bowker.
Click reply below to enter your response.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Vocabulary - Latin prefix "co" and "con" + base
Using any five of the ten words we studied today, write a cohesive and coherent (gotta love those two words whose definitions you should know) story, poem, or any literary form that would sufficiently express your understanding of the words in context.
Post in your own blog for now and then share with me.
Post in your own blog for now and then share with me.
Monday, October 27, 2014
EXTRA CREDIT! More Reading...
Hello Students,
I will use this blog platform to periodically post extra-credit opportunities for you to explore.
If you're interested, read the YA novel The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt. Post your response to your reading here by clicking reply. To get as much credit as possible, you must discuss the novel in depth (DO NOT give me a plot summary.... I already read the book, thank you), maybe provide some specific details that make it evident that you read and understood the book. This is your book review. Be thorough, be honest, be specific. I look forward to hearing all about your reading experience.
~Ms. Reyes
UPDATE: 11/20/2014 ~~~
Thanksgiving is coming up and a few plays are going on starting RIGHT NOW:
Chicago @ Perseverance Theatre
Calamity Jane @ TMHS performed by Latitude 58 Theatre Nov. 21 - 23, 2014
The Christmas Doll @ TMHS performed by NLJT Nov 28, 29, 30
I will use this blog platform to periodically post extra-credit opportunities for you to explore.
If you're interested, read the YA novel The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt. Post your response to your reading here by clicking reply. To get as much credit as possible, you must discuss the novel in depth (DO NOT give me a plot summary.... I already read the book, thank you), maybe provide some specific details that make it evident that you read and understood the book. This is your book review. Be thorough, be honest, be specific. I look forward to hearing all about your reading experience.
~Ms. Reyes
UPDATE: 11/20/2014 ~~~
Thanksgiving is coming up and a few plays are going on starting RIGHT NOW:
Chicago @ Perseverance Theatre
Calamity Jane @ TMHS performed by Latitude 58 Theatre Nov. 21 - 23, 2014
The Christmas Doll @ TMHS performed by NLJT Nov 28, 29, 30
Sunday, October 26, 2014
TTTC- Sweetheart of Song Tra Bong
10/26/2014
Dear Student,
If you were absent last week, you'll need to post an entry for this chapter to make up for missed discussion (mark it as MAKE-UP ENTRY). If you are looking for extra-credit, you may post a response here to add to your thoughts from last week (mark it as E-C ENTRY). Share your immediate reaction to what happens to Mary Anne and Mark Fossey in this section. Post a relevant quote to support your thoughts.
Write on,
Ms. Reyes
Dear Student,
If you were absent last week, you'll need to post an entry for this chapter to make up for missed discussion (mark it as MAKE-UP ENTRY). If you are looking for extra-credit, you may post a response here to add to your thoughts from last week (mark it as E-C ENTRY). Share your immediate reaction to what happens to Mary Anne and Mark Fossey in this section. Post a relevant quote to support your thoughts.
Write on,
Ms. Reyes
Monday, October 20, 2014
TTTC - An article to ponder
Take a few minutes to read this article on Tim O'Brien:
http://booksmakeadifference.com/tim-obrien/
We will discuss in class after we read "Sweetheart of Song Tra Bong".
http://booksmakeadifference.com/tim-obrien/
We will discuss in class after we read "Sweetheart of Song Tra Bong".
Friday, October 10, 2014
TTTC-How to write a TRUE war story
Find a quote or passage from this chapter that resonates with you. Write out the quote and page number. Respond as to why this particular quote moved, disturbed, or provoked you into thinking deeper into the subject. Click on the comment button below and begin your response.
Monday, October 6, 2014
Friday, October 3, 2014
second 150-word challenge
Post your second 150-word challenge. You will write about something you love. Begin.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
150 word challenge
You can write about anything.... but you can't go over 150 words or under 140 words.
Keep it PG13
Have fun!
Post under comments here once you've finished writing.
Keep it PG13
Have fun!
Post under comments here once you've finished writing.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Respond to your IRP novel 9/29/2014
Students,
Please respond to this entry by clicking the "add comment" below. Post an update on your IRP. Please include the title of the novel you're reading, the page number where you are currently at (the location in your e-device), and at least one really cool, thought-provoking quote that you will then discuss in depth.
Deadline: Due Wednesday.
Thanks,
Ms. Reyes
Please respond to this entry by clicking the "add comment" below. Post an update on your IRP. Please include the title of the novel you're reading, the page number where you are currently at (the location in your e-device), and at least one really cool, thought-provoking quote that you will then discuss in depth.
Deadline: Due Wednesday.
Thanks,
Ms. Reyes
Student Entries
Hello Students,
please respond to this post with the following:
Your name (if it's a pseudonym tell me after class which one you are)
Blog Address
Screen Name:
email:
please respond to this post with the following:
Your name (if it's a pseudonym tell me after class which one you are)
Blog Address
Screen Name:
email:
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Responding to Literature
Hello Students,
Welcome to the blogging world. This will be your space to post comments about our class reading(s) as well as any comments you have regarding your independent reading novel. Please be thoughtful in your responses and raise questions that will make us ponder. Share your insights and epiphanies. Include relevant photos and always cite your sources. When quoting passages, punctuate properly and include page numbers. I look forward to reading your posts.
~Ms. Reyes
Welcome to the blogging world. This will be your space to post comments about our class reading(s) as well as any comments you have regarding your independent reading novel. Please be thoughtful in your responses and raise questions that will make us ponder. Share your insights and epiphanies. Include relevant photos and always cite your sources. When quoting passages, punctuate properly and include page numbers. I look forward to reading your posts.
~Ms. Reyes
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