Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
Bradbury's "The Pedestrian"
From Ms. Carmen Sanders' WONDERFUL blog www.sanderstalentedtenth.blogspot.com :
Check out the essay and leave a comment - Up to 5 pts EXTRA CREDIT!
We have finished with "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury and we are moving forward with another selection that he has written entitled, "The Pedestrian". Read Mr. Daniel Gilbert's view of "The Pedestrian".
An Essay on the Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury, an essay fiction - FictionPress.com
I believe this essay is a great primer for the selection and highlights several themes and critiques of society presented by Bradbury. Leave a comment and let me know what you think of the essay and its contents after you read it.
Check out the essay and leave a comment - Up to 5 pts EXTRA CREDIT!
We have finished with "A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury and we are moving forward with another selection that he has written entitled, "The Pedestrian". Read Mr. Daniel Gilbert's view of "The Pedestrian".
An Essay on the Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury, an essay fiction - FictionPress.com
I believe this essay is a great primer for the selection and highlights several themes and critiques of society presented by Bradbury. Leave a comment and let me know what you think of the essay and its contents after you read it.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
"A Sound of Thunder" Study Guide
You are responsible for turning this document in, completed, on the day your Selection Test is given (TBD).
You MUST have this study guide with you as we're reading in class.
You have three options:
1. Download and print this document on your own (at home or in the school library - on your own time).
2. Recreate this document by copying it by hand.
3. Download the document, bring your laptop or tablet to class, and type in the answers as we go over them.
Sound of Thunder Study Guide
You MUST have this study guide with you as we're reading in class.
You have three options:
1. Download and print this document on your own (at home or in the school library - on your own time).
2. Recreate this document by copying it by hand.
3. Download the document, bring your laptop or tablet to class, and type in the answers as we go over them.
Sound of Thunder Study Guide
Freytag's Pyramid: Plot Structure (Class Notes 10/26/11)
Plot Focus 1
10/26/11 Homework:
Create a complete plot structure for a sitcom (situational comedy) or crime show.
NO REALITY SHOWS!!
Must include the title of the show on your plot structure. Be prepared to share.
Ex: Martin, House of Pain, Law & Order, etc.
Resources: www.hulu.com www.abc.com
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Meet Ray Bradbury: "Love What You Do and Do What You Love."
A great interview with one of the most prolific science fiction writers of our time.
10/11/11 Classwork:
Complete K-W-L Chart on Ray Bradbury:
"K"
Knowledge gained from reading the author study on pg. 67 of your Language of Literature textbook.
"W"
If Mr. Bradbury were sitting with you at a coffee shop, what questions would you ask him about his life, and what inspires him to read and write?
"L"
While watching the video above, write down the answers to your questions in the "W" column, along with any other key information about his life.
After watching the video, post a comment (or tweet mentioning @TottenEnglish) about what you learned/quotes that stood out to you, and leave links to other sources that may teach us more about Ray Bradbury.
*up to 5 points extra credit*
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