Friday, March 19, 2010

Portoflio Reflection

Write a portfolio reflection identifying at least three problems encountered in becoming a proficient reader ans writer and the solutions you implemented to resolve those problems. Support your response with specific assignments or skills taught in class.
Post twice by March 29.

Monday, March 15, 2010

Most Pathetic Character

Who, in the play Romeo and Juliet, is the most pathetic character? Who do you feel most sorry for and why? Support your response with specific incidents from the plot.
Post twice by March 22.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Tragic Flaw

In Shakespeare's tragedies, critics agree that the main character demonstrates a tragic flaw; a flaw that brings him to his doom. Generally, the main character is royalty who would be successful if not for one character trait (i.e. too ambitious, too timid, too forgiving, etc). Romeo and Juliet is unique in that the play has two main characters. Choose either Romeo or Juliet and identify and explain his or her tragic flaw; the one character trait that brings the tragic end to both lives. Support your ideas by referring to specific plot points in the play.

Post twice by Monda, March 15!

Monday, March 1, 2010

Deception

For this week, I want you to consider deception. Have you ever deceived someone the way Juliet does? She tells those around her what they want to hear, but continues to lie to them by withholding the truth. Write about a time when you either deceived or were deceived by someone. Explain the circumstances that led to the deceptive behavior and the consequences of the deception.
When responding to one of your classmate's posts, comment on whether you think the deception he or she encountered was necessary or not. Explain your reasoning.