Fahrenheit 451 Section One

Choose to respond to one of the following prompts. Write a complete paragraph of at least six sentences. Use examples and details from the story to support your response. 

Do your own work. Do not copy and paste or paraphrase from online sources. 

Then, respond to two different posts from your classmates. You must reply to at least one post that addresses a prompt different from yours. Replies should be thoughtful and a minimum of three sentences. You may wish to agree or disagree with a post. You may wish to comment about how a post is insightful or relevant. Conversation within the blog is encouraged but keep comments relevant to the discussion of the novel.

1. Contrast the Fahrenheit 451 society with our current one. Discuss at least three differences. Note any similarities.
2. Contrast the characters of Clarisse McClennan and Montag. Describe each of them. Be sure to contrast how each one thinks.
3. Identify three symbols in Section One. Provide details from the story to support your claim.
4. Describe Mildred as the reader first encounters her. What kind of medical help is given to her and why? What else do we learn about Mildred as Section One progresses?
5. Identify three allusions in Section One. Explain the significance of each reference and how it pertains to the story.

Welcome to Mrs. Heilman's class blog! Here, you will find assignments for discussion.

The rules:
1. Proofread before submitting your post. Check for errors and for content!
2. Please post only relevant, intelligent, and thoughtful posts. You may disagree with a classmate but rude or disrespectful commentary is prohibited!
3. Be yourself. Your opinion and your thoughts matter!
4. Use complete sentences, proper grammar and mechanics, and proper capitalization and punctuation. This is not a format for texting abbreviations or typing in all caps or lower case.
5. Be sure to read and follow all directions carefully.
6. Be sure to respond to discussions with the label for your class only!
7. Use your own ideas. Do not copy from online sources or your classmates. Copied responses will earn an automatic zero and a discipline referral. This is plagiarism!

The Things They Carried -- Final Post

Choose one and write at least four complete sentences. Be sure to also reply to at least one classmate's post. Proofread for proper grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Be thoughtful in your responses. Provide support from the story.

1. Describe Azar and why you think he acts the way he does.
2. Why does Tim hate Bobby Jorgenson? Explain their relationship.
3. Why do you think O’Brien includes the story about Linda in the last chapter of the book? 

The Things They Carried pp. 125-170 (Ambush, Style, Speaking of Courage, Notes, In the Field)

Complete one comment and one reply. Choose to respond to one of the following topics. Write at least four complete sentences. Respond to at least one classmate's post in a complete sentence or more.

1. Explain what happens to Kiowa and who might be to blame.
2. Explain what happens to Norman Bowker after the war. Why does his life end this way?

Be thoughtful and original in your responses. Use evidence from the text as support. Proofread before submitting!

Schindler's List

Choose one of the following quotes from the movie. Explain what the quote means, who said it (if you can remember) and why or how it is significant to film. You should also discuss how this quote may apply to your life or life in general. You must write at least five complete sentences. Respond to at least two classmates' posts with a thoughtful and intelligent question or comment. Proofread for errors before submitting.

1. “The list is an absolute good. The list is life. All around its margins lies the gulf.”

2.  “Whoever saves one life saves the world entire.”

3. "Power is when we have every justification to kill, and we don't." 

4. "Not essential? I think you misunderstand the meaning of the word. I teach history and literature, since when it's not essential?"

Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong

Choose to respond to one. Write at least four complete sentences. Respond to at least one classmate's post.

1. Summarize this story picking out what you feel to be the most important events in it.
2. Mary Anne might be considered a symbol for some more general aspect of the war. Identify and discuss what she might symbolize.

Night, Final Post (Chapts. 7-9)

Respond to one of the following in a minimum of four complete sentences:

• What is the difference between being inhuman and inhumane? Would you characterize the Nazis as both, neither, or only one? Explain.
• Describe the specific "human" qualities that the Nazis' victims lose over the course of their imprisonment. Give examples from the text.

Provide examples from the novel as support.
Be sure to respond to at least two of your classmates' posts with an intelligent and thoughtful comment or question.
Proofread before submitting!