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Blog Response due Sunday 2/28 @ 9 pm

Ms. Shanley — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:44:18 +0000

Towards the end of Chapter 8, Death reflects on his ability to see humans at their best and worst, “their ugly and their beauty, and I wonder how the same thing can be both” (491). What are the best and worst parts of humanity? Use examples from The Book Thief as support.

Book Thief Response #5, due by midnight 2/21

Ms. Shanley — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:32:09 +0000

will be posted 2/19

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Ms. Shanley — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:32:25 +0000

I am having trouble with this horrid thing. The letters are the same color as the background and I cannot see the things. Edit: Not sure why you guys can’t see the posts before yours–maybe it will fix itself later?

Your blog prompt, if you can see it:

Is Death a reliable narrator? Why or why not?

Book Thief Response #3

Ms. Shanley — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:52:24 +0000

What is the significance of the color yellow (so far, at least)?

Remember that quotes are needed to prove your point is correct. It’s fine if your evidence isn’t from Part 3.

To think about before your next post is due…

Ms. Shanley — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:15:25 +0000

Spend time thinking about your response before you type it. Don’t rush through it.

Read the previous posts carefully. Remember, you are responding to your classmates’ thoughts as well as the prompt itself.

Book Thief Response #2

Ms. Shanley — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:08:56 +0000

DUE 2/3: 5 PTS

Identify a relationship that develops or changes during Part 3. How and why does it change? What forces influence it?

Remember to RESPOND to another person’s post, but if you feel all the points about a certain relationship have been made, feel free to move on to another.

The clock has been updated to reflect our time zone, so make sure to comment before 12 midnight 2/3!

Book Thief Response #1

Ms. Shanley — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:46:27 +0000

DUE 2/4: 5 PTS

Respond to the cover of The Book Thief. What is your eye drawn to and why? What message or messages does the cover convey? What predictions can you make based on the images?

Book Thief Response Guidelines

Ms. Shanley — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:31:27 +0000

1. Responses should be at least 3-4 sentences long (minimum).

2. Post your response by midnight on the day it is due.

3. Cite all quotes and outside sources.

4. Include your name and email address at the end of every post.

5. Remember to RESPOND, either to the prompt (if you are the first commenter), or to a previous comment. Disagreement is fine, as long as it’s respectful.

6. No texting slang or AIM talk!