D-Band: "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury

For this blog post, you have a choice: Either ask a question and try to answer it, or just choose a line and discuss why this line stands out to you. 

For both options, you must quote an actual line from the text. One response is asking/answering a question about that line, while the other option is just diving into some analysis/observations/connections that you can make for that line. 

As always, make sure that you also respond to a classmate's comment and DO NOT repeat lines!! 

Make sure that when you respond to a classmate that you are adding on to what has been said. DO NOT only compliment or repeat their analysis, but add another quote or contradict what they are saying. 

Also, make sure that you comment before 11:59pm, and make sure that you use proper grammar and punctuation-- this is formal writing, with a conversational tone/structure. 

H-Band: Catcher in the Rye-- Final Reflection

For your final blog post on Catcher in the Rye, please choose/type up a quotation from the final chapters and EITHER ask a question OR write a response to that quotation. What does the end reveal about Holden? Why does your quotation seem significant? Perhaps you can make some connections to moments earlier in the novel. Take your time with this post, and do some serious thinking about Holden and his resolution at the end of the novel. Make sure that you respond to another classmate's question or response. 

D-Band: Catcher in the Rye-- Final Reflection

For your final blog post on Catcher in the Rye, please choose/type up a quotation from the final chapters and EITHER ask a question OR write a response to that quotation. What does the end reveal about Holden? Why does your quotation seem significant? Perhaps you can make some connections to moments earlier in the novel. Take your time with this post, and do some serious thinking about Holden and his resolution at the end of the novel. Make sure that you respond to another classmate's question or response. 

D-BAND: Catcher in the Rye Chapters 17 + 18

For tonight's blog, please choose a line from the text, quote it (with the page number), and then ask a question based off of this line. Then, try to answer your own question. Dig deep. Perhaps try out a couple of potential answers. Perhaps, in your answer, provide a piece of textual evidence from earlier in the novel. YOU MUST ALSO RESPOND TO A CLASSMATE'S QUESTION. 

Format: 
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H-BAND: Catcher in the Rye Chapters 17 + 18

For tonight's blog, please choose a line from the text, quote it (with the page number), and then ask a question based off of this line. Then, try to answer your own question. Dig deep. Perhaps try out a couple of potential answers. Perhaps, in your answer, provide a piece of textual evidence from earlier in the novel. YOU MUST ALSO RESPOND TO A CLASSMATE'S QUESTION. 

Format: 
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H-BAND: Catcher in the Rye Chapters 14-16

Choose a line from the text and explain why it stands out to you. Does this line shock you, confuse you, or seem important in some way? Does it make you ask a question? Can  you make a connection to your life or another text? What is this line saying about Holden, and then what is this line saying about people, or the world, in general?

Then, respond to another student's comment. Agree or disagree, but make sure that you add something new-- a new idea, a reference to another part of the book. Include textual evidence as you push the conversation forward. 

D-BAND: Catcher in the Rye Chapters 14-16

Choose a line from the text and explain why it stands out to you. Does this line shock you, confuse you, or seem important in some way? Does it make you ask a question? Can  you make a connection to your life or another text? What is this line saying about Holden, and then what is this line saying about people, or the world, in general?

Then, respond to another student's comment. Agree or disagree, but make sure that you add something new-- a new idea, a reference to another part of the book. Include textual evidence as you push the conversation forward. 

H-BAND: Catcher in the Rye Chapters 11-13

For tonight's blog, please choose a line from the text, quote it (with the page number), and then ask a question based off of this line. Then, try to answer your own question. Dig deep. Perhaps try out a couple of potential answers. Perhaps, in your answer, provide a piece of textual evidence from earlier in the novel. YOU MUST ALSO RESPOND TO A CLASSMATE'S QUESTION. 

Format: 
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D-BAND: Catcher in the Rye Chapters 11-13

For tonight's blog, please choose a line from the text, quote it (with the page number), and then ask a question based off of this line. Then, try to answer your own question. Dig deep. Perhaps try out a couple of potential answers. Perhaps, in your answer, provide a piece of textual evidence from earlier in the novel. YOU MUST ALSO RESPOND TO A CLASSMATE'S QUESTION. 

Format: 
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H-BAND: CATCHER IN THE RYE CHAPTERS 9-10

Choose a line from the text and explain why it stands out to you. Does this line shock you, confuse you, or seem important in some way? Does it make you ask a question? Can  you make a connection to your life or another text? What is this line saying about Holden, and then what is this line saying about people, or the world, in general?

Then, respond to another student's comment. Agree or disagree, but make sure that you add something new-- a new idea, a reference to another part of the book. Include textual evidence as you push the conversation forward. 

** Make sure you use your full name
** Only post to your band! 

D-BAND: CATCHER IN THE RYE CHAPTERS 9-10

Choose a line from the text and explain why it stands out to you. Does this line shock you, confuse you, or seem important in some way? Does it make you ask a question? Can  you make a connection to your life or another text? What is this line saying about Holden, and then what is this line saying about people, or the world, in general?

Then, respond to another student's comment. Agree or disagree, but make sure that you add something new-- a new idea, a reference to another part of the book. Include textual evidence as you push the conversation forward. 

** Make sure you use your full name
** Only post to your band! 

D-BAND: HAMLET ACT 3 SCENE 1

Please read this important scene and respond thoughtfully, using at least one line from the text as your jumping off point. What lines stand out to you? What discussion questions do you have?

Is Hamlet’s plan to put on an "antic disposition" working? At what cost? What does he mean in his famous “To be or not to be” speech? What is he debating and why is this significant? Does Hamlet know that he is being watched by Polonius and King Claudius in his famous scene with Ophelia?  What difference would this make?

Remember: Respond to at least one other classmate-- get the dialogue going and use textual evidence to back up your assertions! Also, this is how we cite Shakespeare: (3.1.23). 

A-BAND: HAMLET ACT 3 SCENE 1

Please read this important scene and respond thoughtfully, using at least one line from the text as your jumping off point. What lines stand out to you? What discussion questions do you have? 

Is Hamlet’s plan to put on an "antic disposition" working? At what cost? What does he mean in his famous “To be or not to be” speech? What is he debating and why is this significant? Does Hamlet know that he is being watched by Polonius and King Claudius in his famous scene with Ophelia?  What difference would this make?

Remember: Respond to at least one other classmate-- get the dialogue going and use textual evidence to back up your assertions! Also, this is how we cite Shakespeare: (3.1.23). 

A BAND: F451 FINAL BLOG POST!!

What stands out to you from the last 10 pages of the novel? Is there resolution for Montag? What is Ray Bradbury trying to convey about a censored society? Choose a passage that really spoke to you and revealed some meaning/a larger understanding about Montag or the book in general.

2) Don't forget to respond to someone else's post! Answer their questions, or pose a question of your own!

D-BAND: F451 FINAL BLOG POST!!

What stands out to you from the last 10 pages of the novel? Is there resolution for Montag? What is Ray Bradbury trying to convey about a censored society? Choose a passage that really spoke to you and revealed some meaning/a larger understanding about Montag or the book in general.

2) Don't forget to respond to someone else's post! Answer their questions, or pose a question of your own!

D-BAND: F451 PP. 71-88

Please choose a line from the text, quote it (with the page number), and then ask a question based off of this line. Then, try to answer your own question. Dig deep. Perhaps try out a couple of potential answers. Perhaps, in your answer, provide a piece of textual evidence from earlier in the novel. YOU MUST ALSO RESPOND TO A CLASSMATE'S QUESTION. 

Format: 

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A-BAND: F451 PP. 71-88

Please choose a line from the text, quote it (with the page number), and then ask a question based off of this line. Then, try to answer your own question. Dig deep. Perhaps try out a couple of potential answers. Perhaps, in your answer, provide a piece of textual evidence from earlier in the novel. YOU MUST ALSO RESPOND TO A CLASSMATE'S QUESTION. 

Format: 

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D-BAND: FAHRENHEIT 451 (PP. 18-31)

For tonight's blog, please choose a line from the text, quote it (with the page number), and then ask a question based off of this line. Then, try to answer your own question. Dig deep. Perhaps try out a couple of potential answers. Perhaps, in your answer, provide a piece of textual evidence. YOU MUST ALSO RESPOND TO A CLASSMATE'S QUESTION. 

A-BAND: FAHRENHEIT 451 (PP. 18-31)

For tonight's blog, please choose a line from the text, quote it (with the page number), and then ask a question based off of this line. Then, try to answer your own question. Dig deep. Perhaps try out a couple of potential answers. Perhaps, in your answer, provide a piece of textual evidence. YOU MUST ALSO RESPOND TO A CLASSMATE'S QUESTION. 

D-BAND: FAHRENHEIT 451 PP. 3-18 (1ST 15 PAGES)

What are your initial reactions to the novel so far? What stands out to you from the first 15 pages? Did any of your predictions come true so far? What is your take on Guy Montag? Clarisse? Mildred? Bradbury's writing style? 

Choose a passage, and write your thoughts. You don't have to answer all of those questions-- they are just ideas to get you going. You can ask your own question and try to answer it, make a connection, or deliberate on a BIG idea that you see emerging. It's up to you. 

Just make sure that you include the passage, page number, and your thoughts/questions/reflection. Also, make sure that you respond to someone else's comment.

A-BAND: FAHRENHEIT 451 PP. 3-18 (1ST 15 PAGES)

What are your initial reactions to the novel so far? What stands out to you from the first 15 pages? Did any of your predictions come true so far? What is your take on Guy Montag? Clarisse? Mildred? Bradbury's writing style? 

Choose a passage, and write your thoughts. You don't have to answer all of those questions-- they are just ideas to get you going. You can ask your own question and try to answer it, make a connection, or deliberate on a BIG idea that you see emerging. It's up to you. 

Just make sure that you include the passage, page number, and your thoughts/questions/reflection. Also, make sure that you respond to someone else's comment.

D-BAND: FINAL CITR BLOG POST!

1)  What meaning can you derive from the last two chapters? What do you learn about Holden-- are his conflicts resolved? Is there hope for Holden? What is JD Salinger trying to say? Choose a passage that really spoke to you and revealed some meaning/a larger understanding about Holden or the book in general.

2) Don't forget to respond to someone else's post! Answer their questions, or pose a question of your own!

A-BAND: FINAL CITR BLOG POST!

1)  What meaning can you derive from the last two chapters? What do you learn about Holden-- are his conflicts resolved? Is there hope for Holden? What is JD Salinger trying to say? Choose a passage that really spoke to you and revealed some meaning/a larger understanding about Holden or the book in general.

2) Don't forget to respond to someone else's post! Answer their questions, or pose a question of your own!

D-BAND: CITR CHAPTERS 22, 23, & 24

1) Again, this blog post is up to you where you want to go with your response, but please make sure that your writing has depth to it. What meaning does this passage reveal? A 3-sentence blog post is not sufficient! Also, this is a long reading for the three-day weekend. Please make sure that your passage is significant and reflects some BIG ideas that struck you as you read this weekend. 

2) Don't forget to respond to someone else's post! Answer their questions, or pose a question of your own! 

Try some of these sentence starters: 

"I wonder why..."

"I'm surprised that..."

"I don't understand..."

"I was struck by..."

"It's interesting that..."

"I'm bothered that..."

"The central issue here seems to be..."

"If I were a character inside this text..."

A-BAND: CITR CHAPTERS 22, 23, & 24

1) Again, this blog post is up to you where you want to go with your response, but please make sure that your writing has depth to it. What meaning does this passage reveal? A 3-sentence blog post is not sufficient! Also, this is a long reading for the three-day weekend. Please make sure that your passage is significant and reflects some BIG ideas that struck you as you read this weekend. 

2) Don't forget to respond to someone else's post! Answer their questions, or pose a question of your own! 

Try some of these sentence starters: 

"I wonder why..."

"I'm surprised that..."

"I don't understand..."

"I was struck by..."

"It's interesting that..."

"I'm bothered that..."

"The central issue here seems to be..."

"If I were a character inside this text..."

D-BAND: CITR CHAPTERS 20 & 21

1) Write a response, choosing a line and explaining it's significance to you. Please remember: no plot re-cap! Share your analysis, make connections to the world, ask questions, and deepen your thinking-- this one is up to you where you want to go with your response, but please make sure that your writing has depth to it. What meaning does this passage reveal? A 3-sentence blog post is not sufficient! 

2) Don't forget to respond to someone else's post! Answer their questions, or pose a question of your own! 

Try some of these sentence starters: 

"I wonder why..."

"I'm surprised that..."

"I don't understand..."

"I was struck by..."

"It's interesting that..."

"I'm bothered that..."

"The central issue here seems to be..."

"If I were a character inside this text..."

A-BAND: CITR CHAPTERS 20 & 21

1) Write a response, choosing a line and explaining it's significance to you. Please remember: no plot re-cap! Share your analysis, make connections to the world, ask questions, and deepen your thinking-- this one is up to you where you want to go with your response, but please make sure that your writing has depth to it. What meaning does this passage reveal? A 3-sentence blog post is not sufficient! 

2) Don't forget to respond to someone else's post! Answer their questions, or pose a question of your own! 

Try some of these sentence starters: 

"I wonder why..."
"I'm surprised that..."
"I don't understand..."
"I was struck by..."
"It's interesting that..."
"I'm bothered that..."
"The central issue here seems to be..."
"If I were a character inside this text..."

D-BAND: CITR CHAPTERS 18 & 19

Please choose a line from the text, quote it (with the page number), and then ask a question based off of this line. Then, try to answer your own question. Dig deep. Perhaps try out a couple of potential answers. Perhaps, in your answer, provide a piece of textual evidence from earlier in the novel. YOU MUST ALSO RESPOND TO A CLASSMATE'S QUESTION. 

Format: 

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Question: 

Answer:

A-BAND: CITR CHAPTERS 18 & 19

Please choose a line from the text, quote it (with the page number), and then ask a question based off of this line. Then, try to answer your own question. Dig deep. Perhaps try out a couple of potential answers. Perhaps, in your answer, provide a piece of textual evidence from earlier in the novel. YOU MUST ALSO RESPOND TO A CLASSMATE'S QUESTION. 

Format: 
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D-BAND: CITR CHAPTERS 14 & 15

For tonight's blog, please choose a line from the text, quote it (with the page number), and then ask a question based off of this line. Then, try to answer your own question. Dig deep. Perhaps try out a couple of potential answers. Perhaps, in your answer, provide a piece of textual evidence from earlier in the novel. YOU MUST ALSO RESPOND TO A CLASSMATE'S QUESTION. 

Format: 
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A-BAND: CITR CHAPTERS 14 & 15

For tonight's blog, please choose a line from the text, quote it (with the page number), and then ask a question based off of this line. Then, try to answer your own question. Dig deep. Perhaps try out a couple of potential answers. Perhaps, in your answer, provide a piece of textual evidence from earlier in the novel. YOU MUST ALSO RESPOND TO A CLASSMATE'S QUESTION. 

Format: 
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D-BAND: CITR CHAPTERS 12 & 13

For tonight's blog, please choose a line from the text, quote it (with the page number), and then ask a question based off of this line. Then, try to answer your own question. Dig deep. Perhaps try out a couple of potential answers. Perhaps, in your answer, provide a piece of textual evidence from earlier in the novel. YOU MUST ALSO RESPOND TO A CLASSMATE'S QUESTION. 

For example: 

"Girls. Jesus Christ. They can drive you crazy. They really can" (73). 

Question: What does Holden mean here? Why do girl's drive him crazy? What is his attitude towards girls/women in the novel so far? 

A-BAND: CITR CHAPTERS 12 & 13

For tonight's blog, please choose a line from the text, quote it (with the page number), and then ask a question based off of this line. Then, try to answer your own question. Dig deep. Perhaps try out a couple of potential answers. Perhaps, in your answer, provide a piece of textual evidence from earlier in the novel. YOU MUST ALSO RESPOND TO A CLASSMATE'S QUESTION. 

For example: 

"Girls. Jesus Christ. They can drive you crazy. They really can" (73). 

Question: What does Holden mean here? Why do girl's drive him crazy? What is his attitude towards girls/women in the novel so far? 

D-BAND: CATCHER IN THE RYE CHAPTERS 10 & 11

Choose a line from the text and explain why it stands out to you. Does this line shock you, confuse you, or seem important in some way? Does it make you ask a question? Can  you make a connection to your life or another text? What is this line saying about Holden, and then what is this line saying about people, or the world, in general?

Then, respond to another student's comment. Agree or disagree, but make sure that you add something new-- a new idea, a reference to another part of the book. Include textual evidence as you push the conversation forward.

A-BAND CATCHER IN THE RYE CHAPTERS 10 & 11

Choose a line from the text and explain why it stands out to you. Does this line shock you, confuse you, or seem important in some way? Does it make you ask a question? Can  you make a connection to your life or another text? What is this line saying about Holden, and then what is this line saying about people, or the world, in general?

Then, respond to another student's comment. Agree or disagree, but make sure that you add something new-- a new idea, a reference to another part of the book. Include textual evidence as you push the conversation forward.