Some reflections…

In various nonfiction selections, the reader is exposed to discrimination against minorities. The main characters overcome obstacles, demonstrating tenacity and an indomitable spirit. They are not easily discouraged; they do not give up easily.

Comment on the above in one or more paragraphs as it pertains to Ryan White and Harriet Tubman, activists who lived in different time periods. Support your response by including information or examples from the selections themselves or from any of the class activities.

REMINDERS:

Do not use your first/last name or your home e-mail address when responding. Instead, use your initials, your section (Per. 1,2,3), and the e-mail address “student@fpks.org.” Do this in the “Comments” section of the blog (“On My Mind”) by Monday, March 2 , 2009.

Reflecting on the selections that were read in the short story unit, choose one which had the greatest impact or made the greatest impression on you. Was it because of the selection’s setting, characters, plot, theme, or point of view? Explain in detail.

When choosing a specific selection, base your decision on one or more of the five elements of a short story (noted above). Organize your response in one or more paragraphs, using examples from the specific selection to support your answer.

Comment also on any classmates’ responses, agreeing or disagreeing in a positive, constructive manner.

REMINDERS!

Do not use your first/last name or your home e-mail address when responding. Instead, use your initials, your section (Per. 1,2,3), and the e-mail address “student@fpks.org.” Do this in the “On My Mind” section of the blog by Monday, December 15, 2008.

“The Kitten” by Richard Wright

“In this chapter of his autobiography, Richard Wright shares an incident which terrified him as a child and which he never forgot. From this awful experience, he learns (from his mother) an important lesson about respect for life.”

1. Is the fact that the incident is true make the selection any more interesting, frightening, or thought-provoking than if it had been fiction?
2. Is the boy’s action at all justifiable?

Organize your response to the questions above in one or more paragraphs, using examples from the selection to support your answer.

REMINDERS!
Do not use your first/last name or your home e-mail address when responding. Instead, use your initials, your section (Per. 1,2,3), and the e-mail address “student@fpks.org.” Do this in the “Comments” section of the blog by Tuesday, October 14, 2008.