Third Set: Question 1 of 2

You will choose ONE to which you’d like to respond (250 words). Each prompt will have its own post and comment section. (Comments can be made on either prompt and are not limited to the one you chose for your initial response.)

#1

Consider Hemingway's sentence structure, including aspects such as length and variety. What effect does this aspect of his style have on the reader? How does it add to the story? Consider "Get a Seeing-Eyed Dog" or "Hills Like White Elephants" as a whole while referencing specific excerpts and examples.

Third Set: Question 2 of 2

You will choose ONE to which you’d like to respond (250 words). Each prompt will have its own post and comment section. (Comments can be made on either prompt and are not limited to the one you chose for your initial response.)

#2

How does Hemingway develop tone in either "Get a Seeing-Eyed Dog" or "Hills Like White Elephants"? What effect does the tone have on the reader's understanding of character, situation, and/or theme? How does it add to the story? Consider the story as a whole while referencing specific examples and excerpts.

Second Set: Question 1 of 2

You will choose ONE to which you’d like to respond (250 words). Each prompt will have its own post and comment section. (Comments can be made on either prompt and are not limited to the one you chose for your initial response.)

#1

Consider Hemingway's use of imagery, including both what images he provides and how he presents them. What effect does this aspect of his style have on the reader? How does is add to the stories? Consider the pieces, "Under the Ridge," "A Natural History of the Dead," and "Nobody Ever Dies" and reference specific examples and excerpts.

Second Set: Question 2 of 2

You will choose ONE to which you’d like to respond (250 words). Each prompt will have its own post and comment section. (Comments can be made on either prompt and are not limited to the one you chose for your initial response.)

#2

Pick a single recurring element and track its effect through "Under the Ridge," "A Natural History of the Dead," and/or "Nobody Ever Dies."

Great job so far!! Ms. Fougs and I love the responses and are so impressed by them!

This year is going to be amazing, we can already tell!!

Here are a few reminders/suggestions (after all, they couldn't hurt):
1. Try to stay around the 250 word post limit. That may make a difference in how you make your points, and it may make you more judicious in your organization strategy and/or word choice.

2. We are grading your responses in the following categories: Knowledge and Ideas; Examples, Explanation, and Logic; Organization; and Style and Grammar (see the first comment for more details about grading)

3. I'd love to see conversation after the initial responses are posted. If someone asks you a question, try to respond. Further others' points and get some dialogue going.

The next group of prompts will be posted tomorrow. Enjoy, Darlings!!!

First Set: Question 1 of 2

You will choose ONE to which you’d like to respond (250 words). Each prompt will have its own post and comment section. (Comments can be made on either prompt and are not limited to the one you chose for your initial response.)
#1

How does Hemingway develop character in "The Short and Happy Life of Francis Macomber"? Consider all of the ways in which Hemingway gives the reader detail and how he leads us to think or feel a certain way about a character. How does the way the information about a character is revealed add to our understanding of the character?

First Set: Question 2 of 2

You will choose ONE to which you’d like to respond (250 words). Each prompt will have its own post and comment section. (Comments can be made on either prompt and are not limited to the one you chose for your initial response.)

#2

Consider a theme in "The Short and Happy Life of Francis Macomber". How does Hemingway effectively communicate that idea in this story? Discuss more than plot or character here - also address his style.

Story List

Here are the stories you need to have read and marked for the salon postings:

"The Short and Happy Life of Francis Macomber"
"Under the Ridge"
"A Natural History of the Dead"
"Nobody Ever Dies"
"Get a Seeing-eyed Dog"
"Hills Like White Elephants"

The first salon questions will be posted on Thursday.

Roll Call 2011

Hi Seniors!
Please leave a comment on this post to let us know that you were here.:)

Book List, Seniors 2011

It is imperative that you get the correct edition, especially since three of the four texts are compilations of short pieces. Check the ISBN# and publisher to be certain that you have the correct version of each.

1. The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway: The Finca Vigia Edition: http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Short-Stories-Ernest-Hemingway/dp/0684843323/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1249429781&sr=8-1

2. Morning in the Burned House by Margaret Atwood: http://www.amazon.com/Morning-Burned-House-Margaret-Atwood/dp/0395825210/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1249429918&sr=8-1

3. A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr.: http://www.amazon.com/Testament-Hope-Essential-Writings-Speeches/dp/0060646918/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1249429976&sr=8-2

4. Macbeth: we will provide the text :)

Instructions

The Assignment
 Initial prompt responses of 200 to 250 words will be due one week after the prompts are posted. You will be graded on your participation and the thoughtfulness of your response. You should show knowledge and insight about the text.

 Comments on others’ responses will be due one week after that. Your comments should be in response to the substance of others’ initial responses and should be professional and respectful.

The Schedule:
o First prompts posted: Thursday, July 1
o Response to first prompt due: Thursday, July 8
o Comment on first prompt due: Thursday, July 15
o Second prompts posted: Thursday, July 15
o Response to second prompt due: Thursday, July 22
o Comment on second prompt due: Thursday, July 29
o Third prompts posted: Thursday, July 29
o Response to third prompt due: Thursday, August 5
o Comment on third prompt due: Thursday, August 12

Grading
 All summer assignment grades will be counted on the first six weeks of senior year.
 Your initial responses will count individually as quiz grades.
 Your comments will count as classwork grades.
 Any responses or comments posted after each respective due date will not be graded.