Paragraph Answer for "A Spoiled Man"

Focus your answer on a specific section of the story. For example, it would be interesting to take a look at the scene where Rezak wants to share his old "time-expired" chicken with the waiter of the teahouse. Here you will find a conflict, certainly, and also should be able to tell us something about what this part of the story shows to us about Rezak himself.

Use the literary terms you have studied in the past in your answer. Some useful terms include conflict, characterization, setting, irony and theme. Try to keep your comment limited to a small event. Good answers may also attempt to examine how the smaller piece you have chosen fits into the larger story.

Write about 200 words. You may use multiple paragraphs if you wish, but be sure I can see why you choose to break into paragraphs. Quote the story at least once in your answer, but no more than 20 words, maximum, for all quotes.

NOTE: Look at other student answers before you proceed! If another student has already examined a part of the story, you must choose something else. Also, do not recount plot unless necessary. Assume that we have read the story, too, and are interested in what you noticed about it more than all the details in summary. Link to copy of story

Narrative Essay (1st Draft; First 2 Paragraphs)

Post the first two paragraphs of your essay to the comment section for this post, please. Bring a full draft, word processed and double spaced, to class on Wednesday, October 14. Note the word limit of 150 words (so only one paragraph if it is 150 words long).

Comment on Al Gore's Lecture

50 word comment, no longer. See the lecture again.

Homework for October 7, 2009

Read all materials given you for your narrative essay assignment. Do the worksheet provided on "The Whos, Whats, Wheres, Whens, Hows and Whys" and bring it to class on Wednesday. Enjoy the sunshine and stay safe!

Blogging Journal Questions for "Child, Dead, in the Rose Garden"

1. Write about something that surprised you, angered you, delighted you, or evoked any strong reaction as you were reading. Write about anything that stays on your mind after reading.

2. Explore a social or ethical issue raised in the writing. Judge the behaviour of the characters or the views of the author. Are they right or wrong in your opinion?

3. Write about any difficulty or frustration you felt while reading.

Write an answer of no more than 150 words (and no fewer than 100) to one of the questions. Your answer will be a comment to this post. Please provide a word count.

Link to a copy of the story (Word 2003 format) for your use.

A 100-Word Introduction

Introduce yourselves in a maximum of 100 words.

NOTE: remember to accept your confirmation email from Google to activate your membership in the blog. See you on Wednesday!

Something New; Something Interesting; Something Puzzling

This is it! Your last chance to share your ideas with your classmates (and your teacher, of course). As we did earlier in the course, share with us your thoughts on new, interesting and puzzling things you've encountered since we began our study in February. We'll share and discuss your writing at our last class session next Wednesday. Write about as many words as you wish in paragraph form (multiple paragraphs are fine).

Remember that our final tests begin on June 5th and continue on June 10. If you need to write at special times, please email me with your requirements as soon as you know.

Resources for Writing Comparison Contrast Well

A Lesson in Contrasts: Writing Comparison Contrast (includes sample paragraph)

Working with Comparison Contrast (includes example paragraph outline, comparison sentence structures and a teacher written sample paragraph)

Is that a Comparison or a Contrast? (includes a different example outline, comparison sentence structures)

Learning to Write with "March of the Penguins" (includes a sample comparison paragraph from teacher, Rick)

The World: Changed Forever? (Worksheet based on 9/11 attacks with a sample, teacher written, comparison paragraph)