Monday, March 15, 2010

The Book Thief

Compare and contrast the lives of Liesel and Max Vandenberg. How does Max's life give Liesel purpose? Max gives Liesel a story called, "The Standover Man" for her birthday. What is the significance of this story? Use text examples to support your answer. You must respond to this post as well as a fellow group member's post. This is worth five points.

The Westing Game

Has your prediction of who the murderer is changed? If so, who do you think it is now? Use examples from the text to support your answer. You must answer this post as well a fellow group member's post. This is worth five points.

Breadwinner

Why is education important in Afghanistan? How can being educated hurt your life? Use text examples to support your answer. Please respond to this post as well as another group member's post. This is worth a total of five points.

Murder on the Orient Express

How does the unusual setting of the story shape the structure of Poirot's investigation? What advantages does it give him? What challenges does it present? Use examples from the text to support your answer. You must respond to this post and comment on another group member's post, this is worth a total of five points.

Monday, March 1, 2010

The Book Thief

Okay, I said from the beginning that this story was different. When the narrator is "Death" things are going to be unique. What do you think of "Death?" Is he good or evil? Use examples from the text to support your answer. In addition, once you have posted your reflection, you must respond to another group member's post. In total, this will be worth five points.

Murder on the Orient Express

Hercule Poirot is one of the most famous literary characters. What do you think of him? Use examples from the text to support your answer. In addition, once you have posted your reflection, you must respond to another group member's post. In total, this will be worth five points.

Westing Game Reflection

Who do you think is the murderer and why? Use examples from the text to support your answer. In addition, once you have posted your reflection, you must respond to another group member's post. In total, this will be worth five points.

Breadwinner

Parvana has a completely different life that you. What are some of the more substantial differences? Use examples from the text to support your answer. In addition, once you have posted your reflection, you must respond to another group member's post. In total, this will be worth five points.