"The Ultimate Safari"

Nadine Gordimer presents a naive narrator in this story. Explore this narrator's naivete, citing at least three examples from the reading. Be specific and use page citations where necessary.

Worth: 5 points
Due: Thursday, March 17

Anna Akhmatova Poetry Modeling

Post your poem modeling Akhmatova's "He loved three things..."

Worth: 5 points
Due: Monday, March 7

Snow Falling on Cedars Blog 2

Guterson explores many victims in this novel. Describe at least two characters you feel are victims, and explain who/what victimizes them and whether or not these victims have control over their situation. Use supporting quotes/details to support your answer.

Write a minimum of 2 paragraphs, one paragraph per victim. Due: Monday, February 7.
Worth: 5 points

Snow Falling on Cedars Blog 1

Based on your reading thus far, which literary device used by Guterson most impresses you: Setting, Characterization, or Flashbacks. Explore this device and include textual examples (quotes or paraphrases) to support your answer.

Respond in a minimum of 5 sentences. Blog due Thursday, January 13

Hiroshima Reading #3 - Chapters 3 and 4

How does "The Aftermath," which was added to Hiroshima in 1985, change your perceptions of the incident itself and the story? Does it enhance or detract from its drama? Be specific and relate the aftermath to your chosen character. Use at least 2 textual quotes with citations and write a minimum of 2 paragraphs.

Due: Friday, December 10

In Chapter 3, each character shows heroism in his/her actions. Describe what makes your character of choice a hero, and detail how your character responds to the lack of help, information, and medical care provided to the survivors.

Write a minimum of 2 paragraphs, and use two textual quotes with citations.

Due: Wednesday, December 8

Hiroshima Reading #1 - Chapters 1 and 2

Hersey writes, "And now each knows that in the act of survival he lived a dozen lives and saw more death than he ever thought he would see" (2).

Focus on your chosen character's experiences to interpret this quote. How does this character live "a dozen lives" and what does this character overcome in the act of surviving? Write a minimum of 2 paragraphs and use at least 3 textual quotes to support your answer.

Response Due: Monday, December 6