Responses will vary in length, but they should be no less than 3 sentences.
Due: Friday, September 11 by midnight
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As a teacher of brilliant young minds, I value your opinion. Let's suppose a critic argues that The Scarlet Letter is not an appropriate novel for learners at your age level. After all, it is about adultery and sin in general. How do you respond? Is the novel age appropriate, why or why not? Responses will vary in length, but they should be no less than 3 sentences. Due: Friday, September 11 by midnight
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How might Anne Bradstreet (page 27) or Jonathan Edwards (page 44) have reacted to Bryant's meditation on death?
Write a letter from Bradstreet or Edwards to Bryant conveying a Puritan reaction to "Thanatopsis." In your letter, be sure to cite specific lines from the poem that are examples of contradictions to Puritan views. At least two line citations are required. Letter must use proper grammar, mechanics, and spelling. Due: Friday, September 25 at 11:59 PM CST Discuss the relationship between the scarlet letter and Hester’s identity. Why does she repeatedly refuse to stop wearing the letter?
Answers must be thorough; a minimum of three sentences is required. If your response is less than the minimum, you will receive a 5 out of 20, automatically. Due: Friday, September 4 at midnight. One motif (recurring element) in The Scarlet Letter is alienation. Hester and Pearl are alienated from the society due to Hester's adulterous relationship with the unnamed man.
Write one paragraph (4-8 sentences) from the viewpoint of Hester describing what it feels like to be ostracized or alienated from Puritan society. You're writing from Hester's view, so you must use first-person pronouns. Remember proper spelling, grammar, and mechanics are crucial to a good grade. Due: Friday, August 28 by midnight Read the letter to John Adams from his wife, Abigail Adams on page 111, and respond to the following question in at least two complete sentences:
Due: Friday, August 21 by 11:59 PM CST Proper spelling, grammar, and mechanics are crucial to a good grade. "Give me liberty or give me death" is a famous quote by Patrick Henry. He wanted to be freed from British control. What is something from which you'd like to be liberated, or name something that you're proud to have the freedom or liberty to do? Briefly explain in at least one complete sentence.
Due: Friday, August 14 by 11:59 PM CST Points will be deducted from posts that do not utilize proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics. Posts that are rude or attack others will not be accepted. First, state the theme of either "Richard Cory" or "Miniver Cheevy". Explain with textual evidence why you believe this is the theme of the poem. Responses must be at least 4-8 sentences in length. This ODB counts as 40 points, and this is your last ODB.
Due: Friday, May 15 by 11:59 PM CST I have enjoyed having each of you in my class this year. My hope is that you have learned something new whether on a personal level or academically. I hope you have a great summer, and I will be looking forward to seeing you in the fall as a junior! Mrs. Griffith In every period of history, certain conditions and events shape the character of people who live during that time. How was Douglass influenced by slavery, and in what ways does his story influence the institution of slavery?
Responses should be 4-8 sentences. Treat this as if it's a paragraph for an essay. Due: Friday, May 8 by 11:59 PM CST Remember that this discussion board counts as 40 points. Which Walt Whitman poem is your favorite? Explain your choice well; I expect details. The response must at least 4-8 sentences in length.
Due: Friday, April 17 by 11:59 PM CST What would you say is the moral lesson of this parable--the theme, or insight it provides about our human existence?
Clearly state the theme in one complete sentence and then provide textual evidence for support. Proper MLA documentation is important. Proper grammar, spelling, and mechanics are vital. Due: Friday, April 3 by 11:59 PM CST |
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