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.
Friday, March 19, 2010
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.
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!
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.
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.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Honor
Ernest Hemingway once wrote:
Has the definition of honor changed over time? Is it consistent across cultures?
Comment once to this post, then once again to the comment of a classmate by Monday, March 1.
"Honor... no matter how dishonest, is as real a thing as water, wine, or oliveWhat is your definition of honor? Do you have any experiences dealing with honor? Consider situations that involve responding to taunts, name-calling, or fulfilling obligations to family or friends. Is honor always about manliness (machismo) and loyalty?
oil. There is honor among pickpockets and honor among whores. It is simply that
the standards differ."
Has the definition of honor changed over time? Is it consistent across cultures?
Comment once to this post, then once again to the comment of a classmate by Monday, March 1.
Friday, January 29, 2010
The Perfect Mate
This is your first blog assignment. This week, please use this space to discuss the results of "The Perfect Mate" assignment. Were the qualities of the perfect mate that your parents specified the same as those you identified? Or were your ideas about the perfect mate totally different from those of your parents?
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Friar Lawrence
Hi Guys!
I hope you are enjoying the snow!
THe two repsonses to this post will not be due until Monday, 2/22. I don't think we are going to see each other at all this week...
So, here it is:
In Act II, scene iii, Friar Lawrence says that "vice sometimes by action dignified," meaning that vice may, in special circumstances, be used for good. This is similar to "the ends justifies the means." What do you think of this idea? Can bad actions be used for good? If they can be, should they be?
Bonus - What action of the Friar's does this line forshadow?
Respond using at least three sentences to this post. Later, respond using three sentences to a classmate's post on this same issue. Both posts must be completed by Monday, February 22.
I hope you are enjoying the snow!
THe two repsonses to this post will not be due until Monday, 2/22. I don't think we are going to see each other at all this week...
So, here it is:
In Act II, scene iii, Friar Lawrence says that "vice sometimes by action dignified," meaning that vice may, in special circumstances, be used for good. This is similar to "the ends justifies the means." What do you think of this idea? Can bad actions be used for good? If they can be, should they be?
Bonus - What action of the Friar's does this line forshadow?
Respond using at least three sentences to this post. Later, respond using three sentences to a classmate's post on this same issue. Both posts must be completed by Monday, February 22.
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