3rd Six Weeks: Blog 1- THEME

Respond to the following question using the APEC method

• author, title,
• answer the question,
• provide evidence, give insightful commentary,
• use proper English grammar and mechanics,
• and eliminate pronouns where possible.

Explain what Madame Loisel discovered about herself as a result of her ordeal? 

WEEK #6- "THE NECKLACE" BY GUY DE MAUPASSAUNT

Chose one of the following questions to respond to after reading, "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassaunt.


Option 1- After the necklace is lost, what do the Loisels' actions reveal about their individual character?


Option 2- Explain the theme that occurs in the story and show how the narrator uses the theme to explain the "CASTE" system.  See vocabulary for meaing of caste.


Option 3- Write about what you would have done if you were in Madam Loisel's place.

Week 5 Blog- "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant

Define Irony AND the three types of irony- Choose one of the three types of irony and explain how irony occurred in the story.

REMEMBER TO:
1.  INSERT AUTHOR AND TITLE
2. ANSWER THE QUESTION
3. PROVIDE TEXT EVIDENCE
4. GIVE COMMENTARY
5. USE PROPER ENGLISH MECHANICS AND GRAMMAR
6. ELIMINATE PRONOUNS

Week 4

Read "The Shipping News" by Annie Proulx (M/T handout). After reading the passage, explain how the author's use of figurative language creates a clear picture of Quoyle. Explain how figurative language (simile or metaphor) contribute to and supports your clear picture.

1. Include author and title       
2.  Answer the question          
3. Provide text evidence               
4. Provide commentary            
5.  Use proper English mechanics     
6.  Elimanate pronouns

Week 3. Blog 1

Students,

A character's motivation often guides his/her actions. Explain how the narrator's motivation to help Doodle guided his action.

• Use the APEC method with proper English mechancis.

• DON'T FORGET TO PUT YOUR FIRST INITIAL, LAST NAME, AND CLASS PERIOD BEFORE YOUR COMMENTARY.