Connections—due March 1

 

How does this Jack London quote relate to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest? Write 300+ words.

What's the point? — due Feb 24

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What is the point of stories like this plot, which pits a (mostly) good individual against a (mostly) corrupt system? Write 150+ words.

Something that Compels You—due Feb 19

This is Maxwell Taber (played by Christopher Lloyd in the film version) from the novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, which I couldn't put down once I started.

The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros compels me. Fascinates me. Interests me. I can't put it down once I start.

Find something that compels you. Read it. Enjoy it. Become fully fascinated. Find something you cannot avoid. You simply have to know more.

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1. Summarize what you read with 100+ words. Include the link or origin.

2. What is best about what you read. Write 100+ words.

3. What did you learn? Write 100+ words.

4. Why does this interest you so much? Write 100+ words.

5. How is this useful to you? Write 100+ words.

6. To whom would you recommend this? Why? Write 100+ words.

7. Type the three most interesting sentences word-for-word. Why did you choose these three? Include 100+ words.

Prequel, Sequel, Missing Scenes—due Feb 11

Write 400+ words of a prequel, sequel, and/or missing scenes for The Color Purple and/or The Shawshank Redemption.

3 Stories—due Feb 11

How do these three stories connect? Write 450+ words here as a comment.

The Shawshank Redemption — The Color Purple — The Coffee Bean

Also, this is the link to write your short stories to 5th graders, which are due Wednesday, February 10.

Stems—due Feb 5

Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple:

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 Using stems on the right, write 300 words about this narrative.

First Impressions—due now (Feb 2)

What are your three first impressions from this story? Make it quick. We have more to study.