Guy de Maupassant, author of The Necklace, writes in the first paragraph that “women have no caste or class.” Do you agree with this? Why or why not? What about men: do they have caste or class? Write at least three paragraphs discussing this question. Don't forget to critique to a fellow classmates' response stating whether you agree or disagree with their points.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Getting Started
Welcome to Hanover High School and your English 9 class! If you don't already have a google account, click getting started and create one. Then introduce yourself to the class.
Welcome to English 9
Greetings and welcome to your English 9 blog. The purpose of this blog is to create a community of writers who share their thoughts and ideas about the texts studied in class.
Each week I will post a question(s) on the blog for you to answer. The question(s) will relate to what has been discussed in class, so you will have a frame of reference from which to draw your response, but your task is to reflect further and showcase this reflection through writing.
After you have answered the question thoroughly (using complete sentences), choose another reflection from one of your classmates and respond critically to it. The goal of both reflections is to show through writing your point of view and that you have read and understood the text. Use your well-constructed written argument (always using quotes and/or direct references to the text in question) to illuminate your point.
*Keep in mind that responding critically to a classmates’ reflection does not entitle you to berate their writing style, grammar, or spelling choices. Use this opportunity to create and organize your written responses.
Each week I will post a question(s) on the blog for you to answer. The question(s) will relate to what has been discussed in class, so you will have a frame of reference from which to draw your response, but your task is to reflect further and showcase this reflection through writing.
After you have answered the question thoroughly (using complete sentences), choose another reflection from one of your classmates and respond critically to it. The goal of both reflections is to show through writing your point of view and that you have read and understood the text. Use your well-constructed written argument (always using quotes and/or direct references to the text in question) to illuminate your point.
*Keep in mind that responding critically to a classmates’ reflection does not entitle you to berate their writing style, grammar, or spelling choices. Use this opportunity to create and organize your written responses.
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