Let's talk books

Choose one of the prompts below and reply to this post. After the prompt, give the name and author of the book, as well as a short explanation or comment. Feel free to comment on your classmates' choices! Don't forget to sign your name. Deadline: Monday, September 10th at 10 a.m.

-the most unforgettable book I have ever read
-the book that made me love reading
-the first book I remember
-the book that has made the strongest impact on me
-the best book I read over the summer
-the best graphic novel I have ever read
-a book that I read over and over again
-one of the funniest books I have ever read
-my favourite book

"The Year"

Share one idea you discussed about the poem "The Year" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox (ideas conveyed, attitude/tone, how she expresses her ideas, why she might have written the poem, your personal response...) before January 16th. Don't forget to sign your name, and don't hesitate to comment on a classmate's post!

Voice lesson on detail

Choose a colour and describe a scene using at least three varieties of that colour.  Try to mix details of landscape and people.  Share your description with the class on the blog, and comment on at least one other blog post (effects created through the use of detail, effectiveness...).  Due by Tuesday, November 28th (both your blog post and your reaction to another post).

Much Ado About Nothing

Choose a quotation from the first scene of Much Ado About Nothing. Provide a little context to introduce the quotation, then explain its meaning, its significance, and why you chose it! Don't forget to sign your name. Feel free to comment on your classmates' posts, even briefly! Deadline: October 18th 8 a.m.