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 Blog
February 11, 2010I 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
February 6, 2010What 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…
February 4, 2010- 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
February 3, 2010DUE 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.
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Book Thief Response #1
January 28, 2010DUE 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
January 27, 20101. 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.
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