Mrs.Bass's English Blog

Blog Posting #3 Parents & Children

2011-01-31T11:56:00.000-08:00

We just read about the relationship between Chris Walsh and his mother. We learned some things about Chris and his behavior that he is well-known for.

1. How was Chris Walsh described in the story?

2. Describe the relationship between Chris and his mother. Is it a good or bad one? Why or why not?

3. What would happen to you with your parents if you behaved the same way as Chris?

*** Answer each question with proper capitalization and punctuation to receive credit.

Blog Posting #2 Driving Under the Influence

2011-01-24T17:33:00.000-08:00

We will begin reading a novel that deals with teenage drinking and driving soon. Our class started to review the laws and penalties for Arizona today for drinking and driving. Please respond to the following three questions:

1. If you were at a party, would you stop to think about the consequences of what could happen if there was underage drinking going on? Why or why not? Explain.

2. Have you ever been in a situation where you have been in a car as a passenger where the driver had been drinking? What did you do and how did you feel about this?

3. Would you drink and drive? Why or why not?

The New Year 2011

2011-01-02T13:29:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! As the new year is upon us, many of us take time to think of ways to improve ourselves. Write down three things that you would like to improve or change for yourself in 2011.

** Answer in 3 or more complete sentences for credit to your blog posting.

Blog Posting #11 Real Courage

2010-11-30T08:20:00.000-08:00

At the end of Chapter 11, To Kill a Mockingbird, we learned more about Mrs. DuBose and why she treated people the way that she did.

1. What was the main reason why Mrs. DuBose was so mean to most people?

2. What did Jem and Scout learn about Mrs.DuBose?

3. What did Atticus mean when he stated that Mrs. DuBose showed real courage?

*Answer the 3 questions in 3-4 sentences total.

Blog Posting #10 Maycomb and Racism

2010-11-14T12:26:00.000-08:00

We have learned through our reading that racism between blacks and whites was very common in Maycomb during this time period. The book is beginning to focus on the trial where Atticus will be defending a black man accused of a crime against a white woman.

1. Why do you think the town people are making rude comments about Atticus defending a black man to his kids?

2. What would you do if you were in Jem and Scout's position when it came to being harrassed by the people in your town?

**Answer in 3-4 sentences using correct capitalization and punctuation. If you don't post your answers correctly, you will be asked to redo it to earn credit.

Blog Posting #9

2010-11-07T19:00:00.000-08:00

Jem's Disobedience

Jem was concerned about his father becoming angry with him if he found out that they went on the Radley property. When he lost his pants on the Radley's back fence, he was very nervous about leaving them there because he didn't want Atticus to find out that Jem had disobeyed him.

Why do you think that Jem worried so much about Atticus finding out the truth about the kids going on the Radley property?

If you were in Jem's position, would you have been as concerned about disappointing your parent? Why or why not?

Blog Posting #8 What Would You Do?

2010-10-31T15:17:00.000-07:00

Scout learned that when she defended Walter Cunningham it got her into trouble. If that were to happen in any of your classes, would you defend one of your classmates? Why or why not?

Answer in 2-3 sentences.

Blog Posting #7 What do you think?

2010-10-25T14:45:00.001-07:00

TKAM- School in Maycomb

In ,To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout experienced her first day of school with her teacher, Miss Caroline. Her teacher became upset with Scout because she was more advanced in school than she felt a first grader should be.

How do you feel about the way her teacher treated her in this situation? What would your reaction have been? Answer in 3-4 sentences.

Blog Posting #6 Racial Prejudice

2010-10-17T11:10:00.000-07:00

In the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, racial prejudice between blacks and whites was very common. You will learn more about the prejudice that happened as we read the story.

How do you feel about one race being treated unfairly compared to another race?

** Answer in 4-5 sentences for full participation points.

Blog Posting #5 "The Necklace"

2010-10-05T19:12:00.000-07:00

In the story, "The Necklace", we learned that Madam Loisel lost the diamond necklace that she borrowed from her wealthy friend.

1. What problems did losing the necklace cause Madam Loisel and her husband?

2. Do you believe that she should have told her friend the truth from the beginning? Why or why not?

3. Name a situation where you wished you had told the truth but didn't.

**Answer each question in a complete sentence with correct capitalization and punctuation.

Blog Posting #4 The Scarlet Ibis

2010-09-26T18:47:00.000-07:00

In the story, "The Scarlet Ibis", the big brother was at times very mean to Doodle, but he could also be very caring with him.

1. Give your reasons why you feel the big brother was so mean to Doodle. Also, in what ways was he mean to him?

2. What did you feel was the connection between Doodle and the scarlet ibis?

3. Were you surprised at reading that Doodle had passed away? Why or why not?

*** Answer each question in complete sentences using capitalization and punctuation for credit for your posting.

Blog Posting #3

2010-09-13T18:43:00.000-07:00

1. Since school has been in session for 4 weeks at this time, what are your impressions about high school?

2. What do you miss the most about middle school?

3. Name something that you like better about high school compared to middle school.

**Answer each question in complete sentences- use capitalization and punctuation!!

Blog Posting #2 What do you think?

2010-08-23T12:53:00.000-07:00

In"The Most Dangerous Game", there was no explanation of what happened to Rainsford at the end of the story. Answer the following questions in complete sentences:

1. What do you think Rainsford did after General Zaroff was killed?

2. Do you think Rainsford tried to get off the island to go home? If so, how would he do this?

3. What would he do with all of the men kept in Zaroff's cellar?

Student Check-in #1

2010-08-03T20:26:00.000-07:00

1. What are you looking forward to the most in high school?

2. Name one thing you would like for me to cover in your English class.

3. What do you feel is your strongest area in this subject and why?

** Answer in complete sentences and use correct sentence punctuation.