In a blog post of at least one paragraph, please explain your views on the following:
Is money "poison to men's souls"?
Cite examples from your experiences and observations in your answer.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
CP - Parents & Teenagers
Write about an argument (or difference of opinion) you had with your parents. What was the situation? How did you feel during the argument? What was the outcome? How did you feel after? Use these questions to get started, but treat this as an opportunity to be creative with your writing.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
HONORS - Act IV Analysis
Choose one of the following poetic techniques: repetition, imagery, or simile/metaphor. Analyze how Shakespeare uses this technique to communicate the reaction of Juliet's family to her "death" in Act IV, Scene 5.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
CP - Acting without Thinking
Think of a time when you acted based on emotion--without thinking about it--and regretted what you did. Describe the situation and why you would change your decision if you could. Please remember you are publishing this online and anyone may see it.
Monday, May 6, 2013
CP - The Friar's Plan
Do you think Friar Lawrence is wise to agree to marry Romeo and Juliet? Explain, in a blog post of one paragraph.
Please be sure to begin your post with a clear topic sentence that answers the question. Be sure to follow the rules of formal writing - do not use 1st or 2nd person pronouns, and write in the present tense.
Please be sure to begin your post with a clear topic sentence that answers the question. Be sure to follow the rules of formal writing - do not use 1st or 2nd person pronouns, and write in the present tense.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Honors - Act III, Scene 1 - Fate vs Free Will
As he is dying, Mercutio cries out, "A plague a both your houses!" (III.i.100). After stabbing Tybalt, Romeo cries out, "O, I am fortune's fool!" (III.i.130). Citing evidence from the play, argue in a blog post of at least one paragraph either that fate is or isn't responsible for Romeo's actions.
DUE: Thursday, May 2