Utopia BlogPost #2

During this weeks reading for Lit. Circle, you were introduced to the character "ZHANPOLE"(Beanpole).

He is an unusual character; he wears glasses, speaks English and is ready to join Henry and Will on their journey to the White Mountains.

In a well structured response ( of two paragraphs), please answer the following question:-

How will Beanpole help Will and Henry on their journey to the White Mountains ?

* Remember to use examples and evidence from the novel.

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Jonas has now been selected as the Receiver of Memory, the most honored position in the community.He receives special and unusual instructions and begins to feel apart from his friends and family.

In a well structured 3 paragraph response (including evidence), choose one of the following three questions :-

1. Why do you think the apple and the audience changes for Jonas?
2. Why is it so difficult to disagree with a chanting audience?
3. The Chief Elder judges Jonas capable of being the next Receiver of Memory. Is it possible for one to correctly judge the character of someone else? How does this differ from judging someone else's actions?

The response is due by Monday, 5 March.

Enjoy

The Giver/White Mountains Blogpost 1

Another Literature Circle, another set of blog posts! Enjoy!

If you are reading The Giver by Lois Lowry, continue reading.... If you are reading White Mountains skip the Giver information...





In Lois Lowry's novel, Jonas and his family live in the "perfect society" , it could be described as a Utopian Society: , life is safe, orderly, and predictable. Rules are strictly adhered to; every aspect of a person's life is carefully planned. People rarely make choices on their own; everything is decided for them by the community.

For this blog post, you have the choice of journal responses ~ Please read the following three responses and CHOOSE one:

1. Would you want your future to be decided by others ? Why or Why not?
2. How do you feel about the "standard practices" and "rituals" in the community?
3. Why is interdependence fostered in the community?

Guidelines for Blog Post - Minimum 3 paragraphs, include examples and evidence from the novel.

Enjoy.


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So far you've read 2 chapters of The White Mountains and discussed it in your first literature circles group. We really hope you are enjoying your time reading the story, and we know that stories are more interesting if you can make a personal connection. So, in that spirit, write a brief (2-3 paragraph) blog post answering the following question:

How is Will just like you?

Enjoy!

Pharaoh Project and Partners

As you all know, one of our school-wide learning results (SLR's) is to Collaborate Constructively.This week on your iMovie project, you have had the opportunity to work with a partner and collaborate on creating your iMovie. How did it go? Was it frustrating? Encouraging? In a well structured response (3 paragraphs or more), provide feedback on:

1.The benefits of working with a classmate.

2. Challenges / obstacles which you overcame (tried to overcome).

3. New understandings that you gained about yourself.

When you're done with your reflection, please upload your video (via YouTube) to your blog!

Enjoy!

Mr. T