What do these have to do with 1984?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYecfV3ubP8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJklyhWniDQ

What was the purpose behind these two commercials?
Connections to 1984?

Feedback on This I Believe

This year was the second year we participated in This I Believe Goes Global. take some time to reflect on writing your own essay, on reading others' essays whether they were students in Ms. Spillane's class or students in our classes. Make sure to also comment on parents' essays and community participants. What did you take away from this experience? What surprised you? What suggestions do you have for improvement?

Conflict in The Odyssey

What is one conflict in Homer's The Odyssey? Make sure to state the name of the conflict specifically and why that is a conflict.

Main Idea in The Odyssey

In Homer's The Odyssey, what is the purpose of the author's work? What is Homer trying to tell our society today?

Conflict in Inherit the Wind

What is one conflict in Inherit the Wind? Why is that a conflict?

Main Idea of Inherit the Wind

In Jerome Lawrence and Robert E Lee's Inherit the Wind, what is the purpose of the play? Why?

This We Believe... Or do we?

I am curious to know what all my fellow students think about the evolution chat each class had. I would like every ones input on this subject. What stance do you take on the issue? Do you agree or disagree? Is evolution challenging the system?

Thesis statements from 451

In Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 and "The Pedestrian" and Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron", what are the authors trying to forewarn to their audiences and why?

In a topic sentnece/ thesis statement, answer the following question.

Fahrenheit 451 136-165 Period 5

Fahrenheit 451 136-165 Period 2

Fahrenheit 451 91-136 Period 5

Fahrenheit 451 91-136 Period 2

Fahrenheit 451 68-91 Period 5

Fahrenheit 451 68-91 Period 2

Fahrenheit 451 41-68 Period 5

Fahrenheit 451 40-68 Period 2

Fahrenheit 451 1-40 Period 5

Fahrenheit 451 1-40 Period 2

HB and The Pedestrian-period 5

HB and The Pedestrian- Period 2

Macbeth Review for Final Test

Macbeth Act 5

Macbeth Act 4

Here is the place to understand, ask questions and seek clarification on Act 4 of Macbeth.

Macbeth act 3 questions

LOF 9-12

LOF Closed Cage Match: MACBETH V. JACK/RALPH

Macbeth declares an impassioned phrase when he feels that he is caught in all the turmoil he has created. He says, "It will have blood they say. Blood will have blood... (Act 3). What did Macbeth mean? How does this ring true for Macbeth? How does this also connect to the situtation Jack and Ralph find themselves in Lord of the Flies.

Also, include any final impressions of LOF. What did you think? How did the annotating go for you? Did you feel as though there was a change in your learning/ understanding of the text? Are you seeing big connections to Macbeth?

"Devil Hath Power..." Now that I have your attention...

“The devil hath power to assume a pleasing shape.” (Shakespeare Hamlet)

1. How do you interpret the above quote? In other words, how would you explain its message to someone else?


2. Who is playing the role of the devil in Macbeth? Are there several devils in this play? Briefly explain and support your answer.


3. Describe the evil that has occurred in the play so far. What is the pleasing shape it has taken on?


4. Is there any good or decency in this play so far? Which do you think will triumph at the end of the play-good or evil? Briefly explain your response.

Macbeth Act 2

Here is the place to ask questions, help one another understand and guide each other through our reading of Act 2 of Macbeth. Make sure to come and leave comments often.

LOF 7-8

After reading the first act of Macbeth as well as the first eight chapters of Golding's Lord of the Flies, what do you see as the role of evil? Where have you seen connections in the emergence of evil in these two works of literature? Can you also draw any parallels to what is going on in our world today? Think deeply here people. Respond and connect with one anothers' ideas.

Macbeth Act 1

Here is the place to ask your questions, to help each other learn, and post oberservations and notes. Remember we are all learning together so we need to help one another. We learn best when we teach each other.

LOF 4-6

What are some examples of relationships between the characters? What is the building block of these relationships and what is breaking them apart?

Describe an instance when you had a relationship with a friend that fell apart. Why did it fall apart? Can you personally connect to what is happening to the boys on the island.

Remember our good blogging policies; come back and visit often. Ask questions, seek understanding, strive for more!

Trust

On a scale of 1-10, to what extent do you trust the people around you? Briefly explain your answer by responding to the questions below:

· Do you completely trust your friends? Your family? Your teachers?
· Do you think they would ever betray you? If so, why and how?
· Could you ever betray them?
· What types of situations make people betray others?

LOF 1-3 Intial Impressions

Lord of the Flies ch.1-3
In the spirit of creating great discussion amongst my two classes, I want you to discuss with one another what you think of LOF so far? What are your initial impressions? What questions do you have? Can you help to answer one another's questions? Talk to me people! Make sure to check back to help one another learn and collaborate.

This is NOT education as usual

What does it mean to be a producer of information versus a consumer of information?

What are the qualities of good teachers? of good students? of a good class?

What is a professional learning environment?

Think about your answers before you post them. Make sure to proofread your response. Also, make sure to come back and comment upon one another's comments. Do you agree or disagree with what they are saying?

Summer Reading-5

Over the summer, you were asked to read at least two novels of your choice.
1) Briefly tell me what you read, including the titles and authors.
2) I want to know what you liked about the books, what you learned and, more importantly, what matters to you about the book's content.

*Make sure to adhere to proper conventions and proofread your response. If, for some reason, you did not read two novels, tell me about two novels you have read and answer the above.

Summer Reading-2

Over the summer, you were asked to read at least two novels of your choice.
1) Briefly tell me what you read, including the titles and authors.
2) I want to know what you liked about the books, what you learned and, more importantly, what matters to you about the book's content.

*Make sure to adhere to proper conventions and proofread your response. If, for some reason, you did not read two novels, tell me about two novels you have read and answer the above.