CITR Question Blog

Using your fertile minds, please help create a bank of reading questions for Catcher. Each student needs to create and post 2 questions, spanning chapters 21-26 of the novel. Be creative, and look to get a subtextual answer when we discuss these in class. 2 questions per student total; and if the question has been asked previous to your post, then it is NOT eligible. Thank you!

CITR Chapter 1-12 Quotation Blog

We have read CITR through Chapter 12. Knowing the themes with which we are dealing in this novel, please select two meaningful quotes that directly apply to a subject or theme from the list below. Pick the quotation--from any chapters we have read up to this point--according to the numbered subject/theme from the list below. In your entry, per quote, write the number from the numbered theme; then, write out the quotation with page number citation.

1. Isolation

2. Struggling with/development of maturity/immaturity

3. Self-destructive comments

4. Nostalgia

5. Innocence vs. Corruption

6. Struggling with age

7. Judgment of others

8. Love

2 quotes per person, please.

**If someone has posted quotations that you want to use before you post, then they are not eligible for you to post. In other words--first come, first serve. Thank you!**

OMATS Quotation Bank Blog

In the designated groups we chose in class, you all should know which symbol/subject/theme for which you are finding quotations. Some of you--in the exercises from class--have already done the legwork to make this happen.

Out of the following 5 Choices, please find quotations with page numbers for the following symbols/subjects/themes from OMATS. This will greatly help you in the essay writing process for next week.

**When you enter a quotation, please write the choice number, your initials, and the quotation.**

1. Man's relationship with Nature/The Fish (versus or in accordance with/positive or negative)

2. Crucifixion Imagery/Biblical Allusions

3. Code Hero characteristics/examples

4. Symbols (DiMaggio, sea creatures, sea, dreams, etc.)

5. Diction/Syntax/Repetition/Simplicity/Complexity unique to Hemingway

**Each of you, no matter which group you are in, is responsible for 2 quotations on your choice. If you see the quotation you've chosen in front of yours, then it is NOT eligible, so you must find a new one**

THANK YOU!!!

"Omelas" Response

In 7-10 sentences, please discuss what LeGuine is trying to accomplish with her story. What is a scapegoat? Where have we seen a situation like this before? In what story? Use the SIFTT Method to expand your commentary. (Symbolism, Imagery, Figurative Language, Tone, Theme).

"Harrison Bergeron" Blog

1. Please respond with your reaction to the story in no fewer than 5 sentences. What is Vonnegut trying to accomplish with this story? What specific parts of the story were shocking, confusing, funny, serious, or even scary? Be as specific as possible. Think of possible themes for this story. Due before class on Monday(9/13)

What Did I Learn This Weekend?

Please list three things that you learned this weekend.

"The Necklace" Reaction and Characterization

In 3 to 5 sentences, please characterize Mathilde Loisel or her husband. Also, please comment on your reaction to the end of the story. Thanks!

1 Curious/ 1 2nd List Book Quote/Paraphrase

Please click "comment" and post 2 quotes (1 from Curious and 1 from 2nd List Book) that will help your argument in your Compare/Contrast Essay. If you see the quote already used, then you may not use it. Thanks!

2 Quotes from Curious Incident

Please list and write 2 quotations that you think characterize Christopher Boone: one should be direct; the other should be indirect. If you need help, then remember our Prezi/lecture- which I've posted under Fresh Links on my web page- from today. Click on "comment," list and write your quotes (remember to end with page number in book), and leave your initials at the end. **If you see a quotation that has been used and posted before yours, then you cannot use it**. Thank you!

3 Goals

Please write 3 goals that you want to accomplish in our English class this semester. Please click "comments," number your goals, and write them out. Be sure to include your initials- first and last name- at the end. Thank you!