House on Mango Street Post #1

Post one level two question, and one level three question for your classmates about the text. Then, answer at least one question as well. Use textual evidence and close reading skills in your post.

ARITS Blog Post #2 Due Friday

1. Imagine you are the teacher teaching this novel. What's worth talking about? What's not? What would you hope your students are getting out of the play?


2. In at least 10 lines, write the beginning lines of the sequel. Emulate the author's tone, voice, diction, and syntax.

A Raisin in the Sun Blog #1

Post one level two question, and one level three question for your classmates about the text. Then, answer at least one question as well. Use textual evidence and close reading skills in your post.

The Pearl Post #2

Short Essay Prompt: Write  2 paragraphs in which you explain, in detail, one of the themes (overall message or life lesson) that John Steinbeck presents in The Pearl. What specific details from the story help convey this message?

1. Choose a TOPIC:  Choose one of the topics that we’ve discussed throughout the book. Make sure it is a topic about which you think you can write a lot, and make sure you have a good idea of how to answer the question listed beside the topic that you choose.

*Make sure to have at least 2 pieces of textual evidence. 

GREED	What does the novel show us about greed, the way it changes people, and the way it can negatively impact individuals and communities?
SOCIAL OPPRESSION	How does the novel show us the social hierarchy of the town AND what does the author think about this social hierarchy?
TRUE HAPPINESS	What lesson does the novel teach about true happiness?  Where does it come from and where does it NOT come from?
THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION	According to the novel, how can education change a person’s life?

Remember to respond to at least one classmate!

The Pearl pages 1-56

Post one level two question, and one level three question for your classmates about the text. Then, answer at least one question as well. Use textual evidence and close reading skills in your post.