A Note for Your Posts
As you can see, there are only five sections up here for this section of the novel...and you are required to comment five times...But I don't want you to think you have to do one comment in each one....
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Curious Incident: p. 115-140, or chapters 163-179
Photo Credit: http://upload.wikimedia.orgHow does the anecdote about the Smarties demonstrate the idea that Christopher didn't understand that other's have minds?What is the Turing test? How do the...
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Curious Incident: p. 179-198, or chapter 227
Photo credit: http://www.sunnewsnetwork.caWhat do you think of Christopher's coping mechanisms at the train station? Which one do you find particularly clever? Which one doesn't make sense to...
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Curious Incident: p. 198-221, or chapters 229-233
Photo credit: http://www.hoe-waar.beWhat do you make of Christopher's dream here? What is significant about it? Why do you think it makes him happy?What is your take on Mr. Shears' reaction to having...
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Curious Incident: p. 223-226, or Appendix
Photo credit: http://www.met.reading.ac.ukThere is clearly significance to the fact that Christopher adds this appendix to his story. What can you discern from this in terms of symbolic meaning? What...
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As you can see, there are only four sections up here for this section of the novel...and you are required to comment five times...But I don't want you to think you have to do one comment in each one....
View ArticlePaper Questions
I will be meeting with students tomorrow night (Monday, August 11) at the Bedford Branch Library at 7pm to field questions about the essay. If you can make it, you are welcome to come and ask...
View ArticlePossible Comment Posting Issues
The school has inadvertently reset all the passwords for your Bedford email accounts, so those of you using that account to comment on the blog will not be able to post. This does not exempt you from...
View ArticleSchool Email Password Reset
If you need your new login info for the school email, I can get that for you. Just send me an email from another account or private message me on facebook or twitter. I can give you the info you need.
View ArticleMeetings for Essay
I will be making myself available for questions about the essay on Monday, August 25, at 7pm and Wednesday, August 27 at 7pm at the Bedford Branch Library next to the junior high. If you have specific...
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Kid Blog Links
Here are the links for the Kid Blog pages. Click on the one associated with your hour, then sign up for the class once you get there.2nd Hour3rd Hour4th Hour5th Hour
View ArticleAngela's Ashes Sample Essay Response
Here is the sample essay from this morning. Remember to use specifics from the quote you have chosen, and remember to include the theme in each paragraph in some way. Also, show your thought...
View ArticleBook of the Quarter Assignment
Here is the assignment for the Book of the Month assignment. Once you have completed it, post it on our Kid Blog. Make sure you can sign in before it's too late. The assignment must be posted by...
View ArticleLiterary Terms
Here are the terms that some of you may have missed due to absences. The test over the terms is Thursday, March 12.
View ArticleReading Calendars
Here are the reading calendars for both books. Regardless of whether you are in school or not, you are responsible for keeping yourself on schedule.Wuthering Heights:3/16: Chapters 1-43/17: Chapters...
View ArticleLink to Black Boy notes for essay tests
See the disclaimer for Wuthering Heights above...some holds true for these notes. Use them to springboard you into choosing your support for the essay questions. 1. Describe the evolution of Richard’s...
View ArticleWuthering Heights
Disclaimer....I do not claim that these notes from our classwork are accurate, nor do I claim that all of this is the specific evidence you need for the test...there are also a lot of things repeated,...
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Suggested Reading Guide for Owen Meany
Wednesday, April 15: 39-70Thursday, April 16: 71-102Friday, April 17: 103-134Saturday, April 18: 135-166Sunday, April 19: 167-198Monday, April 20: 199-230Tuesday, April 21: 231-262Wednesday, April 22:...
View ArticleWhy I’m Not Where You Are 5/21/63 (The Second One)
"I change the sheets every morning to wash away my writing." What does this mean?Looking at each of the rules that Thomas and his wife have, I have to wonder how each of the rules came into existence....
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