And Then There Were None

Memory Test:  Type the names of the ten guests on Indian (Soldier) Island.  Tell me what "crime" each guest was accused of without looking at your book, your notes, or any online site.  Which character was your favorite?  Why?

"Romeo and Juliet" is so famous almost everyone has heard of it or its author, William Shakespeare.  Tell me what you already know about the play without looking up any information!  What do you know about Shakespeare?  Have you heard or seen any scenes of the play on a TV show, movie, or heard any mention of it or Shakespeare in a song?  Give as many examples as you can from pop culture including advertising, events, or things.  Do you know anything about Shakespeare's appearance or any other plays that were written by him?

Favorite Character

Who was your favorite character in To Kill a Mockingbird?  Why?  Describe a scene that made you like this character.  Why does this character stand out from the others to you?  Type a 6-8 sentence paragraph to answer this question.  Leave two comments for other students.  Remember that the comments need to be adding to the conversation, moving it forward.  Do not leave the types of generic comments we have discussed in class.

Part I of To Kill a Mockingbird

Part I of To Kill a Mockingbird

Answer the following questions in a good paragraph.  What was your favorite scene in Part I of the book To Kill a Mockingbird?  Describe the scene and why it was your favorite one.  What was it about this scene that appealed to you?  (Write at least six to eight sentences.)  This is your eLearning assignment for Tuesday, January 19.  20 pts. for your answer.  Then, reply to two other 9th grade posts.

A Christmas Memory

Write two paragraphs about a Christmas memory of yours before we read the Truman Capote short story "A Christmas Memory."  Tell why you are choosing the memory you are, and what was special about this memory.

Journaling: Write about a Topic of Your Choice

Remembering Emilie

When I think of Emilie Harnish, I picture a smiling, happy girl who was always saying something funny, light-hearted, and giggling.  Although it had been a few years since she was in one of my classes, I would see Emilie around SHS, and of course, at athletic events - especially the volleyball and football games.  Emilie was a great addition to any group.  People liked to be around her because she was upbeat, had a great sense of humor, and was fun to be around.

If you knew Emilie, please consider sharing a paragraph about her.  If you didn't know Emilie, write about someone else that you may have lost in the past.  At a time like this, writing can be a good outlet for bottled emotions, sad feelings, and stress relief.