concerning Nothing But the Truth

Reflect on the whole book. Why do you think things happened the way they did? Who is to blame? How do you feel about the characters that were involved? How do you feel about the ending of the novel? Did Miss Narwin make the right choice? Do you think Philip learned his lesson?

recitation poem

Give the title and poet of the poem you chose for your recitation. 1) What do you think your poem is about? Give evidence from the poem itself. 2) Why did you choose this particular poem?

persuasive essays

Choose and read one pair from the persuasive essays on the classroom wall. Explain which opinion you agree with, and why. Did either of the essays change your mind from before? Or did it reinforce how you already felt? Give specific examples from the essays, but DO NO REFER TO THE WRITERS BY NAME here. Refer to the writer displayed on top as A and to the one below as B.

Animal Farm movies

You have now seen 2 movie versions of Animal Farm. 1) Note some of the differences from the book, and give your thoughts on them. 2) State which version you preferred and why. 3) State whether you preferred the book or the movie(s) and why.

the Outsiders chapter 9

1. Reflect on Ponyboy's words on p.141: "..half of the hoods I know are pretty decent guys underneath all the grease, and from what I've heard, a lot of Socs are just cold-blooded mean - but people usually go by looks." Do you agree? Why or why not? Be specific.
2. What do you think Johnny meant when he said, "Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold...?"

on "Time Enough at Last"

Consider Henry Bemis' situation in the Twilight Zone episode "Time Enough at Last." Answer all of the following questions.
1. Explain irony. Give an example of an ironic situation.
2. Imagine that you were in Henry Bemis' situation. What would you have felt and done if you were the last person alive on the planet?
3. What would you do if you had all the time you needed to do whatever you wanted? Why?

on "Time Enough at Last"

Consider Henry Bemis' situation in the Twilight Zone episode "Time Enough at Last." Answer all of the following questions.
1. Explain irony. Give an example of an ironic situation.
2. Imagine that you were in Henry Bemis' situation. What would you have felt and done if you were the last person alive on the planet?
3. What would you do if you had all the time you needed to do whatever you wanted? Why?