"Sympathy" and "The Witnesses" Connection

In what way are the poems "Sympathy" by Paul Laurence Dunbar and "The Witnesses" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow connected to Elie Wiesel's memoir, Night?

Refer to direct passages, words, or phrases from the poems AND the book that allowed you to make your connection.

Adventures & Decisions

Respond to the following questions in paragraph format:

• Which adventure do you feel was the most difficult one Odysseus faces? Why?
• Which adventure do you feel was the least difficult? Why?
• During these adventures, which decision was the best? Why?
• What is Odysseus's worst decision? Why?
• What do the majority of Odysseus's decisions during these adventures show about his character?

Nausicaa's Character

After reading Book VI, what kind of person is Nausicaa? What does she say and do to prove this? Try using direct passages from the text to help your response.

Book 1-4 Purpose?

What is the purpose for Books 1-4 in the Odyssey? What information from the story allows you to determine this purpose (this means use direct evidence to prove ideas)?

• Please use specific ideas from the story and direct passages to prove your ideas. Also, consider the class discussions that we had.

"Hero's Return" and Good Literature

How successful was the author in creating a good piece of literature? Use examples from the story to explain your thinking.

**Make sure to follow the blog rubric. Remember that grammar, spelling, and mechanics help enhance the clarity of your responses and are part of the grade. Also, remember that your responses should be between 200-250 words.

Connecting to "Rules of the Game"

What does this story say about people in general? In what ways does it remind you of people you know, experiences, you have had, other stories, a movie, and/or pieces of art?
REMEMBER: In order to be "insightful" and "perceptive" you should try connecting everything to the theme (what it says about people in general).

***Also, remember that correct spelling, grammar, and mechanics enhance the clarity of your responses. Please refer to the previously given "BLOG RUBRIC" to help understand my expectations. I might also look at previous blogs in this class to give you a sense of what you need to do.

I'VE BEEN READING SOME OF THESE. MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE CONNECTING TO THE STORY!

How does Doris change?

How does the narrator of "The One Who Watches" change from the beginning of the story to the end? What do you think causes the changes?

***Make sure that you use evidence from the text (direct quotations) AND watch spelling, grammar, and mechanics. Look at the previously given Blog Rubric to help you understand my expectations. Also, refer to the previously given CAPT models to help you formulate your responses.