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Andrew’s comments from the Hollinger: 5 Fall 2011 group.

All this needs to be completed before class on Wednesday.

1. Reading ON the line. Write a half-page summary of the poem. Make sure to include who the characters in the poem are, what happens, where it happens, when it happens (if you can’t place a date, use context clues to figure out an era, like “1800s” or “1900s” or “2000s”), and how it happens. Don’t rewrite the poem, but be as specific as possible.

2. Reading BETWEEN the lines. You should have already completed a TPCASTT for this poem. Now, complete a rhetorical triangle for the poem (you may use your notes to remember how). Also, write three (3) questions about this poem that you think are reading between the lines questions (use your notes: these questions ask the reader to interpret, analyze, compare, etc). THEN, get one of the level 2 questions that another student wrote. Write their level 2 question on your paper (so now you have four level 2 questions on your paper) and answer it.

3. Reading THROUGH the lines. There are at least two themes in this poem. Write out what you think the two themes are. REMEMBER, themes are written in sentences. THEN, look up “thesis statement” in the glossaries of the blue literature book and the new white book called The Write Source. Read everything you can about thesis statements. Now, write a thesis statement for each of the themes you came up with.

1. What are the conflicts in Of Mice and Men? What types of conflict (physical, moral, intellectual, or emotional)?

2. Why do you think Curly's wife never gets an actual name?

3. Does the story end the way you expected? How? Why?

1. Explain Lennie and George's relationship. Use quoted text and embedded quotations to support your answer.

2. According to your research, what does "of mice and men" imply? Do you see any foreshadowing in the text? use quoted text and embedd quotations to support your answer.

3. Post ONE of your dialectical journal entries from the first 37 pages. Post the quote and your response.

4. In your own words, explain what DIDLS is used for and how it can be beneficial in our understanding of texts.

1. How does the temporal structure of Our Town reflect and influence the main ideas of the play?

2. As little happens in the play in terms of dramatic events, the thematic content of the play and Wilder’s attempt to engage his audience actively take center stage. The success of the play depends on its ability to break down the so-called “fourth wall” between the audience and the actors. How does Wilder break down this barrier between the audience and the action onstage?

3. Is Thornton Wilder’s view of small town life positive or negative?

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?

15. RED OR PINK?

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?

19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?

23. FAVORITE SMELLS?

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?

25. MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE?

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?

27. HAIR COLOR?

28. EYE COLOR?

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?

30. FAVORITE FOOD?

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?

35. HUGS OR KISSES?

36. FAVORITE DESSERT?

37. STRENGTH TRAINING OR CARDIO?

38. COMPUTER OR TELEVISION?

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?

42. FAVORITE SOUND?

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?

47. WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW?

48. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR HOUSE?

49. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR CAR?

50. DO YOU LIKE ANSWERING 50 QUESTIONS?

You must answer EACH question. You can do this in one longer post, or in a separate post for each question. THEN, you must respond AT LEAST twice to someone else's post. You can agree, disagree, argue a point, etc. ALL posts (including responses) must include your reasoning and a reference to the book. That means no posts that only say: "I agree with you."

You must answer EACH question. You can do this in one longer post, or in a separate post for each question. THEN, you must respond AT LEAST twice to someone else's post. You can agree, disagree, argue a point, etc. ALL posts (including responses) must include your reasoning and a reference to the book. That means no posts that only say: "I agree with you."

1. Is the novel's title appropriate? Why or why not?

2. Who is your favorite character? Explain why.

3. In the last few lines of To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout says, "he was real nice..." and Attiucus replies, "most people are, Scout, when you finally see them." Do you agree that most people in the novel are nice once you see them? How is Atticus able to see the good side of people despite all he has experienced? Can you?

Andrew’s Comments (group member since Aug 22, 2011)

Hollinger: 5 Fall 2011