• May212012
    Honors - Shakespeare

    POSTED AT 11:25 AM

    We have talked in classs about Shakespeare's use of language and several ways that it adds meaning to his work.  Please describe one way that Shakespeare uses language effectively and how that adds to meaning to what we read.  Make sure you use a specific example.
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    May142012
    Honors - Intro to A Midsummer Night's Dream

    POSTED AT 05:41 PM

    In the play we are about to read one of the most famous lines is 
    "The course of true love ne'er did run smooth."  What do you think this statement means?  In what ways could "true love" be complicated?
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    Apr292012
    Honors - A happy ending?

    POSTED AT 05:40 AM

    What did you think of the end of the book?  Was it what you expected?  Why or why not? Be specific!
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    Apr222012
    Honors - Hero Material?

    POSTED AT 10:38 AM

    We've spent a fair amount of time reading about our friend Odysseus and his adventures.  Do you think he acts like a hero?  Why or why not?
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    Apr012012
    Honors - First impressions

    POSTED AT 09:48 AM

    You finally got to meet Odysseus in book 5 of The Odyssey.  Did your expectations match up with the man you were introduced to?  Why or why not?
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    Mar252012
    Honors - Trojan War

    POSTED AT 02:19 PM

    Based on the mythological version to the start of the Trojan War, who do you think was to blame?  Why?
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    Mar182012
    Honors - Greek Banquet

    POSTED AT 09:11 AM

    Who will you be representing at the Greek banquet on March 22?  How will your costume and personality best reflect your character?
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    Mar112012
    Honors - Myth review

    POSTED AT 01:07 PM

    Of the myths we read, which one do you think taught the best lesson (about nature, love, trust, heroism, family, etc.)?
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    Mar042012
    Honors - Gods/Goddesses

    POSTED AT 10:00 AM

    Which god or goddess from Greek mythology would you consider to be the most "human-like" and why?
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    Feb262012
    Honors - Life's a Pitch (Zombodo!!)

    POSTED AT 09:02 AM

    In honor of our upcoming persuasive prompt, our next two blogs will be online versions of the game - Life's a Pitch.  Instructions:  

    1. Read the scenario and five possible object choices below,
    2. Pick the ONE object you think BEST fits the scenario and prove it by providing a fantastic reason for why it is the best choice,
    3. Add a detail to support or refute someone else's reason 
    Scenario: If caught carrying this thing in your car in 2050 you will receive a ticket.
    Objects:  Newspaper from the future
    Megaphone
    Stapler
    Mosquito
    Chewed bubblegum

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