T.E.X.A.S. - Imagery

Compose a T.E.X.A.S. DRAFT that pertains to the imagery used by William Shakespeare in Act I, scene v of "Hamlet".

TYPE RESPONSES IN WORD FIRST!!!!!!!!!! BE SURE TO SPELL CHECK.

Free Response...

Explore one of the following concepts in a written response: fate, ambition, or guilt.

When composing your analytical response, define the concept in your own words, and then write freely about what first comes to mind when you hear the word (think about what associations you have with the word, personal experiences, etc).

Responses are expected to be written as a thought provoking, and respectful, paragraph.

Antigone - Pesonal Experience

The following is a quote from Antigone. It is part of one of the Chorus' speeches: "For what is destined for us, men mortal, there is no escape." Read the quote very carefully... Think about what it says... Write a response that explains what the quote means and whether you agree or disagree with the meaning. You are are expected to expand on the DO NOW writing prompt from class. Be sure to give lots of specific examples from the play to support whatever point of view you wish to express.

The heart of Antigone is a moral dilemma (a problem where there is no good solution). The dilemma in the play requires a difficult choice between law and conscience, law and religious beliefs and law and loyalty to a friend or family member. Please write three or four sentences describing a moral dilemma that you have created on your own. Please only describe the moral dilemma. Do not try to solve the dilemma. Responses should be thoughtful and respectful!!

Questions...

Please post questions for Ms. Kattalia!

Have them be respectful in nature! Show off your ability to construct awesome questions!!! :)

Picasso...

Your Task:

I.

Read through page 118.

II.

• Critically examine Picasso's art (see images to the right of this post).
• Why do you think Melinda was so inspired and captivated by Picasso?
• Identify details within Picasso's work to support your theory on Melinda's inspriation.
• How do these details connect to or represent Melinda?
• Respond to a classmate's interpretation: do you agree with their interpretation? Why or why not?

Responses must be thoughtful and respectful. Push the envelope :)

The Significance of "IT"....

Address the following prompts/questions in a thoughtful paragraph response:

• Explain what you think "IT" adds to the book.
• Why did the author choose to include that?
• What does it add to our understanding Melinda.

Dominant Impression

Think of a summer moment or image from your own that had a similar dominant impression as Dybek's piece. Begin this piece with "In summer...."



Folks.... make sure that you respond to questions 2 and 3 of the Dominant Impressions sheet. As always, when posting a blog, be RESPECTUFL.

Social Worlds

Where do you fit into your student population? Are you a member of a specific group or do you socialize with students of many different groups? Are you happy with your place in high school society or do you wish you belonged to a different group? Write a thoughtful and respectful paragraph and thoroughly explain your response.

Sentence Selections # 2

For this blog response, select one sentence from Chapter 5 that you would consider your favorite line from the reading.

Post the sentence and the page number.

There is a challenge....

If someone has posted your sentence of choice, you cannot post the same sentence. You must go back to the text to find another sentence for the post! Happy Reading!

Sentence Selection...

For this blog response, select one sentence from Chapter 4 that you would consider your favorite line from the reading.

Post the sentence and the page number.

There is a challenge....
If someone has posted your sentence of choice, you cannot post the same sentence. You must go back to the text to find another sentence for the post! Happy Reading!

Pros and Cons of Competition...

Responses should be thoughtful and a minimum of a paragraph in length (do not shoot for the minimum, push yourself)!

List the pros and cons of competition.

Considering your list, do you think competiton is healthy or unhealthy?
A point to ponder: the impact copetitiveness has on a friendship between two teenagers.

Short-Response Question

Task: Write a T.E.X.A.S. paragraph.

Prompt:

Write a well-developed paragraph in which you use ideas from chapters 15 – 20 to establish a controlling idea about life being filled with sadness. Develop your controlling idea using specific examples and details from "Catcher".

Friendly Suggestions:

· Use quotes from “Understanding Thematic Ideas” assessment

· Expand on the already developed explanation of “life being filled with sadness”.

· Type up responses in WORD. Save document. Upload to the blog.

· Reference the T.E.X.A.S. handout.

You're a Phony!

Describe a phony that you know, have seen, or have read about. Include an incident that shows how the person looks, acts around others, or speaks. Be sure to describe the person's mannerisms as a whole.

It would be interesting if you incorporate Holden's description of Sally and her friend into your paragraph response. Feel free to respectfully comment on your classmates' responses.

Guns n Roses The Catcher in the Rye

Don't forget...

You are to annotate the song "The Catcher in the Rye" by Guns n' Roses.

You are to answer the corresponding questions in complete sentences (these questions are on the back of the lyric sheet).

Guns n Roses The Catcher in the Rye

Don't forget...

You are to annotate the song "The Catcher in the Rye" by Guns n' Roses.

You are to answer the corresponding questions in complete sentences (these questions are on the back of the lyric sheet).

Passage Selection...

Discuss the language used by Salinger and question why it is different than the language used in other novels and in "polished" and "formal" writing.

Task:

Select a passage from Chapters 16 - 17. Read through this passage several times and comment on the language that Salinger uses. Rewrite this passage in a more formal way. After this, compare Salinger's passage and your own rewritten passage. Why does the language that Salinger chooses to use work in a book like "Catcher"?

This assignment must be typed, double spaced. It is a neccessary component for tomorrow's class discussion.

My suggestions:

• Type the passage in word (have the page number as a reference).
• Analyze the passage (this means ANNOTATE).
• Rewrite the passage in a more formal tone.
• Compare and contrast the similiarities and differences (a venn diagram would be handy).
• Prepare a written statement (yes typed) that answers the questionWhy does the language that Salinger chooses to use work in a book like "Catcher"?

Passage Selection..

Discuss the language used by Salinger and question why it is different than the language used in other novels and in "polished" and "formal" writing.

Task:

Select a passage from Chapters 11-13. Read through this passage several times and comment on the language that Salinger uses. Rewrite this passage in a more formal way. After this, compare Salinger's passage and your own rewritten passage. Why does the language that Salinger chooses to use work in a book like "Catcher"?

This assignment must be typed, double spaced. It is a neccessary component for tomorrow's class discussion.

My suggestions:

• Type the passage in word (have the page number as a reference).
• Analyze the passage (this means ANNOTATE).
• Rewrite the passage in a more formal tone.
• Compare and contrast the similiarities and differences (a venn diagram would be handy).
• Prepare a written statement (yes typed) that answers the question Why does the language that Salinger chooses to use work in a book like "Catcher"?

A Change of Heart..

In Chapter 13, Holden changes his mind about being intimate with Sunny.

Prompt:

Write about a time you agreed to do something, then changed your mind once you found out what it entailed.

Responses should be respectful and thought provoking.

Trust...

In chapter 11, Jane nearly confides in Holden.

Prompt:

Write about a time a friend trusted you with a secret. How difficult was it to keep the secret? Why do you think your friend trusted you?

Responses must be respectful and thoughtful. Minimum length required: 5 - 8 sentence paragraph response.