Journal 15: Old Man of the Temple by R.K. Narayan

Read pages 176-181.  Then answer the journal question with a response of at least 3/4 page.

Journal:  How does the narrator pursue understanding (try to talk to Doss) rather than acting on what he sees as "normal" (Doss is crazy)?  Why do you think Doss is disillusioned?  Do you think the narrator is a "rational man" or a "feeling man"?  Why?  Give at least 2 quotes from the story.  Explain your answers.    

Journal 14: The Road Not Taken by Frost and The Road Not Taken by Angelou

Read pages 166-170.  Compare how the two others describe the journey of life.  How are their experiences/views similar and different?  Give at least 2 quotes.

3/4 page minimum.

Journal 13: The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind

Read pages 152-156.  Do you think the people made the right decision in following the Mandarins advice?  What is the moral of the story?  What symbols are evident in the story.  1/2 page journal.

Journal 12: AUTHOR STUDY

Author Study, Activity #1

Name:

Book Title:

Keepsake Object Assignment

1.   Take time to really think about who the main character is, what his/her personality is like, and what he/she values the most.  Write down a description of the character and what he/she values below.

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2.  Think about one object that you can infer the main character would have on them or near them at all times, an object that would mean a lot to the character.  It shouldn’t be an object that actually existed in the book; it should be one that you could infer the character would have and hold dear.  Brainstorm some ideas below.

3.  Write a very well-supported and well-organized, one-paragraph essay containing the following content:

·       A description of the main character’s personality and what he/she values in life.

·       What you decided to choose for the main character’s keepsake item.

·       How that item perfectly demonstrates the character’s personality and what he/she values.

Homework for Monday

Read the end of The Birds (page 72).  There will be a quiz on Monday.

Journal 11: The Birds

Read pages 56-64.  What diction (word choice) does the author use to show that Nat is nervous about the birds violent and erratic behavior?  What are some details that are mentioned that could foreshadow what is to come?  Can you recall a time you were scared and other people were unsympathetic?

Give at least two quotes from the text.
Due on Friday.
Minimum of 3/4 page.

Journal 10: The Birds by Daphne du Maurier

Read pages 47-55.

What predictions can you make about the birds and Nat Hocken?  What do you think could cause such a change in the birds nature? 

1/2 page min.

Journal 9: The Red-Headed League

Finish the story (page 99).  What details did Holmes observe that helped him solve the case?  What were some clues Watson (and you) overlooked?  How did Doyle create suspense in his short story? Provide at least 2 quotes from the text. 

1/2 page journal.