Post #6: Endurance of the Arthurian Legend?

Consider all of the elements of a medieval romance, and what people love to read and see in order to be entertained. Discuss how and why the Arthurian Legend has endured the test of time. Be sure to incorporate at least three specific works, two print and one film - i.e., any of the excerpts from Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte d' Arthur, any of the excerpts from T. H. White's The Once and Future King, Tennyson's "Lady of Shalott," "Sir Gawain and the Lady Ragnell," Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Excalibur, Camelot, The Sword in the Stone, First Knight, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. If you think of other pieces that work, please use them as well! Use at least three textual passages (quote and cite) in your lengthy, insightful 3 - 4 paragraph discussion!! Due: Sun., March 28th...35 pts...

Post #5: Medieval Romance: Your reaction thus far?

After reading some selections of Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte D'Arthur, T.H. White's The Once and Future King, and other tales about Sir Gawain, what is your personal reaction to the medieval romance? Are you enjoying these tales of chivalry, magic, and knights, or not? Discuss your reaction in a lengthy one paragraph response, incorporating specifics and at least one textual passage from any of the selections. Be sure to cite. (15 pts; Due by Sat., Feb. 20th.)

Post #4: Is Beowulf selfish in his hunger for fame?

Consider what Beowulf has amazingly accomplished! What feats! He is quite the
boaster as well, isn't he? Think about what he says about fame: "...fame after death is the noblest of goals" (1388-1389), as well as what the poet writes about him: "But Beowulf longed only for fame, leaped back into battle" (1529-1531).

Do you think Beowulf is selfish in his desire for fame? Justify your decision
in one - two insightful paragraphs. Incorporate text (cite line numbers). Due
Sun., 12/13, by midnight. 15 pts.

PS - Yes, for those of you paying attention, this was one of your questions that most of you completed in your notebooks...you can use what you have and maybe develop it a bit! (Thanks, Max)

Check out classmates' posts!

Your fellow classmates have written some interesting things about their cover choices! Please take a few moments, scroll down past some Frankie pictures to both classes' blog links, and read at least two, and then post a comment (at least two sentences) on each. Just click on any two students in period 4 and/or period 7, read, and then click on "comment" at the bottom of the post. Follow the steps and be sure that your comment is posted! 5 pts each comment; due by Friday, Nov. 20.

Don't forget about your vocabulary quiz (from The Fifth Child) on Wed., Nov. 18.

To Be the Best Cover or Not?! (Your 3rd Post!)

Peruse the four different covers for The Fifth Child - over to the left...hmmm. Which do you feel is the best fit for this story? Justify your choice in one lengthy paragraph, incorporating at least one textual passage from Lessing's book. Be sure to cite properly (Lessing 35).
15 pts; due by Sunday, Nov. 15th GO JETS!!!

And Ben is born...

You should read through to the top of page 61 ("Bridget went away, and never came back.") for Monday, Nov. 2. In your notebooks, reflect on what you think the author's main purpose is in writing this book.

The "Picture-Perfect" Family...

In your notebooks for Thursday, Rock-tober 29, explain how society defines/describes the "picture-perfect" family. Then, discuss how you define/describe the "picture-perfect" family. List your thoughts, or write out in complete sentences.