Message from Above

Susie tries to communicate with her family and friends several times. If Susie could completely break through and speak to someone special in her life, with whom do you think she should speak and what should she tell him/her? Why? (This post closes at midnight on Thursday, December 11, 2009)

Is it really love?

Does Gatsby truly love Daisy or the idea of loving Daisy? What specifically (give a quote or example) makes you believe this? (This post closes at midnight on Thursday, December 11, 2009)

The Characters of The Lovely Bones

As we begin The Lovely Bones, which of the characters are you most intrigued over? Why? What has made this character stand out in the book? (This post closes at midnight on Sunday, December 6, 2009.)

Gatsby's Neighbors

Based on the first two chapters of the book, what are your initial thoughts on one of the following characters: Nick, Tom, Daisy, Jordan, Myrtle? Why? (This post closes at midnight on Sunday, December 6, 2009.)

Poe Haunts

In this unit we have read several stories and poems by Edgar Allan Poe. Which of the stories or poems did you find most interesting? Why? (This post closes "once upon a midnight dreary" on November 22, 2009.)

Folktales

Most folktales contain common elements, such as subtle humor, stereotypical or stock characters, moral themes, eerie or strange settings, and rumor-based or word-of-mouth information. "The Devil and Tom Walker" is classified as an American folktale. Select any two elements of folktales and explain how the incorporation of these elements added to the story. (This post closes at midnight on Friday, October 23, 2009)

Picture This...

We have been reading Jonathan Edward's Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, which is considered one of the best sermons ever written. What makes this sermon so effective is the use of persuasive imagery. What element of Edward's imagery was most effective to you? Why? (This post closes at midnight Tuesday, October 13, 2009.)