Monday, November 9, 2009

Writing Assignment for Tonight

I am sorry that this is finding you so late--with that being said, do your best with this task...the more you get done tonight the easier your HW tomorrow will be.

Tonight, please brainstorm ideas you have regarding Toby's identity, or lack thereof. Your brainstorm can be in the form of a free write, a cluster, an outline, etc. I think it would be wise to include page numbers or pieces of textual support that will helpful for you to write a thesis, topic sentences, and later an introductory and body paragraph.

As always, let me know if you have any questions.

With thanks,
AK

Saturday, November 7, 2009

HW For The Weekend

Please write a letter to Tobias Wolff...

This letter can be typed or hand-written.
You can ask him questions or state the importance of what his work means to you.

Toby wrote to you from his heart
So
Please write to Toby from you heart.

Let me know if you have any questions.


You do not need to publish your comment on the blog--you can submit in hard copy form tomorrow if you are more comfortable with that.

Best,
AK

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Forget Symbols, Forget Themes

Instead....

Think about this:

Why does Father Karl come into the book, how does he relate back to Sister James, why is it important that he just nearly survives the concentration camps, and has Toby finally confessed--if so, how?

Tomorrow can be great--so my question is, will it?

Best,
AK

Monday, November 2, 2009

Character

A character is a person presented in a dramatic or narrative work, and characterization is the process by which a writer makes that character seem real to the reader. A hero or heroine, often called the protagonist, is the central character who engages the reader’s interest and empathy. The antagonist is the character, force, or collection of forces that stands directly opposed to the protagonist and gives rise to the conflict of the story. A static character does not change throughout the work, and the reader’s knowledge of that character does not grow, whereas a dynamic character undergoes some kind of change because of the action in the plot. A flat character embodies one or two qualities, ideas, or traits that can be readily described in a brief summary. They are not psychologically complex characters and therefore are readily accessible to readers.

I would encourage you to start a list of the essential characters in This Boy's Life--I will provide feedback for you as these submissions start rolling in.

Best,
AK

Friday, October 30, 2009

Citizenship in School

Place topic sentences here.

Citizenship in the Home

Please place topic sentences here.

A Whole New Deal

Please place topic sentences here.

Uncool

Please place topic sentences for Uncool here.

Fortune

Please place topic sentences for Fortune here:

HW For the Weekend

Hello--

1.) Please write a topic sentence for each of the five sections In This Boy's Life.
2.) Prepare for longer quiz on This Boy's Life--from p.1-214 (check the blog for any updates.

Best,
AK

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

The Second Part--An Essential Question

Tonight please write an essential question for the section you are assigned.

An essential question is one that functions on both a literal and symbolic level, and every reader should know the possible answer to by the end of that section. Good Luck and let me know if you have any questions.

Epigraphs and Introduction:
Kasprzak

Fortune--
Clapp
Coon
Hazen

Uncool-
Keefe
Kramer
Malloy
Martinen

A Whole New Deal
McFarland

Citizenship in the Home
Putnam
Richards
Waldo

Citizenship in the School
Waterhouse
Werman
Wood

Humility is the First Step to Strength

Please post your responses about what you will do better in the second quarter here....

Also, please check the portal after 5:00 pm for your other assignment.

Best,
AK

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Body Paragraphs

This looks like a good place for you body paragraphs--I can't wait to read them. 

Best,
AK

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

A Few Things and an Extra Post...if you would like...

Hello--

I think we had a great class today and for this I thank you.

With your blog entries I would like to offer you the following feedback and advice:
1.) A response that shows depth of thought in my opinion can be no less than 250 words.
2.) The writing on our blog is not analytical but it still should take on a formal response...simply, write from the heart but articulate your heartfelt opinions using strong and mature language and phrases.
3.) Citing the text is always a good idea.
4.) Write from the heart but revise with the head, and always remember that something you feel will find its own form.

If you would like to post an optional blog entry please do it here--here is the topic:
Why were Bobby Crow's eyes full of murder and when was a time when you, personally, understood what Bobby might have been feeling on page 152.

Thank you for all that you do and all of the thoughts that you share.

Best,
AK

Monday, October 12, 2009

First Test

I hope this works...

If so happy blogging....