Let’s think about some of the things we’ve read or seen this summer.  One of the key elements of plot is a story’s climax.  The occurrence, action, decision, or moment when everything changes for the main character: deliberately or not.  Identify the climax in a movie you saw or a book you read this summer.  Explain a little, for those of us who may not be familiar with the story/movie, about how the climax changed things for the main character.  Anyone disagreeing with a post is encouraged to supply what they think is a better answer, but the new position must be defended with examples from the story/movie in question.  Additionally, please remember that no last names are to be used.  Your first name and last initial only, please.

It is time to think about some symbols we’ve found in our reading. Who can be categorized as a mockingbird? why?

How is Mrs. Dubose like her prized camellia’s?

What secret do we learn about Mayella Ewell from her red geraniums? To get at this, we’re going to write an acrostic. Please follow the link provided, follow the instructions, post your acrostic here, and print your acrostic when you are done as a back up. Use the word “geranium” and try to incorporate some thoughts about hopes and dreams. What do you think Mayella may have secretly hoped for? What lesson can we learn from her? Here is the link: http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/acrostic/

This is our blog space for writing about the SSR books we’re reading in class.  You can read about what your classmates are reading and maybe even decide to give the book a try yourself!