Questions You Have—due March 6

Read part of the novel. What two burning questions do you have? We will discuss in class.

Funniest Part—due March 5

What is the funniest part you can find in this novel? Why is it funny? Include the page number. Write 200+ words to explain.

Weirdest Part—due March 4

What is the weirdest part you can find in this novel? Why is it weird? Include the page number. Respond with 200+ words.

Part of the Novel—due March 1

Pick part of the book to read (other than the first pages I read aloud). Include the page numbers you're using. Write 300+ words to react to what you read. Answer these questions if you would like:

1. Does the book "look" like the movie?
2. Is it cool to be inside Chief's head?
3. What literary devices (imagery, symbolism, setting, irony) does the part you pick include?

Pictured here: Chief almost drowning in a foggy milk.

Chief Bromden Quote—due Feb 28

"It's the truth even if it didn't happen." —Chief Bromden

React to this quote with 200+ words.

Book Dedication—due February 28

What might the dedication of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest mean? Answer with 200+ words.

"To Vik Lovell, Who told me dragons did not exist, then led me to their lairs"

Authority in Your Life

What forms of authority exist in your life? Are all forms of authority designed to help/empower you? Why/why not? When does authority change from being helpful to becoming harmful, like Nurse Ratched is depicted? Write 300+ words.

Real/True

How much of this movie is real?

How much of this movie is true?

Write 300+ words.

Beasts of the Southern Wild

What do you think of this film so far?

Prequel or Sequel

Write a 350-word prequel or sequel to Sling Blade.