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A Thousand Splendid Suns Part 1: Primary Blog Entry ONLY

2/3/2023

 
In Part 1 of A Thousand Splendid Suns, Nana says the following to her daughter, Mariam: “Women like us. We endure. It’s all we have.” Select three distinct passages from Part 1 (add page #) that show how this sentiment informs Mariam’s life and how it relates to themes you believe will be intrinsic to the larger meaning of the novel. 
Primary Blog Expectations (respond to the prompt above):
--200-250 words
--minimal errors in grammar and usage
--thoughtful and thorough writing
--Use the name that you were assigned in class as your nom de plume.
--Be sure to add word count. 
--Due by 11:59 PM on Sunday night!
--REMEMBER, this is a Practice Assessment and, therefore,  will not be accepted late.

Frankenstein Essential Question #2

11/7/2022

 
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In what ways can imagination and inspiration unleash the best and worst in humankind?

Primary Blog Expections: 200-250 words, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing. Please use the name you were assigned in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by 11:59 PM Friday night. 

Secondary Blog Response Expectations (read everyone's primary responses, select two that interest you, and respond to their ideas): 100-150 words EACH, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing. Please use the name you were assigned in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by 11:59 PM Sunday night.

Frankenstein Essential Question #1

11/1/2022

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Frankenstein complicates the idea of what it means to be human. What combination of biology, experience or innate characteristics make us who we are?


Primary Blog Expections: 200-250 words, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing. Please use the name you were assigned in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by 11:59 PM Friday night. 

Secondary Blog Response Expectations (read everyone's primary responses, select two that interest you, and respond to their ideas): 100-150 words EACH, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing. Please use the name you were assigned in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by 11:59 PM Sunday night.
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"The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (1798) by Samuel Taylor Coleridge - Discussion Question

10/13/2022

 
(Iron Maiden video above for atmosphere)
Prompt: Thoughtfully answer one of the following questions using examples from both Coleridge and connections to the real world.
  • Are there worse things in life than death?
  • Is a leader fully responsible for those they lead?
  • Is it acceptable and ethical for Christian morals to be a part of literary works?
  • In our culture does punishment typically fit the crime?
  • Do people suffer consequences for their crimes in today's society?
  • When someone imprisons another are they also imprisoned?
  • Can a person's guilt affect their sanity? Should it?

Primary Blog Expections: 200-250 words, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing. Please use the name you were assigned in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by 11:59 PM tonight! 

Secondary Blog Response Expectations (read everyone's primary responses, select two that interest you, and respond to their ideas): 100-150 words EACH, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing. Please use the name you were assigned in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by 11:59pm Tuesday, October 18!

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