Blog entry *Mandatory*

Do you think it was a good or bad reason for George to shoot his friend Lennie?
Choose two reasons in the text to support your answer.

This response is worth 8 points. To earn complete credit, make sure you develop your response. You need two specific examples with explanation, this should be a total of six sentences.
*You may not make up your own ending!* The facts are there, Curley was going to shoot Lennie, don't try to change the events in the book.
If you make up your own ending, you will only receive 50%.

Alternate assignment for period 4 only! This is due at the end of class!

Part I
English 9 News article activity

Directions: Complete the following activity for 15 points.
Write the headlines (titles) for each of these articles.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/10/science/10google.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=google%20car&st=cse
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/14/fashion/14SKIN.html?ref=style
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/14/fashion/14ROW.html?ref=fashion
Article 1____________________________________________
Article 2 ___________________________________________
Article 3___________________________________________
Choose two of the articles listed above and complete the following activities.
1- Write down/type quote from the story. Be sure to type the quotation marks and punctuation.
2- Figure out how many people were interviewed for the story (examine quotes and where people are talking to complete this question)
3- In 4-5 sentences, describe what is the article about?
Include the subject (person/topic) of the article
Include where it takes place

Part II
Find an article about Halloween.
Include the following:
Where does this holiday come from? Why do we celebrate it?
What are popular Halloween costumes now? (Include explanations for kids and adults)
What were popular Halloween costumes 30, 40 and 50 years ago? (Include explanations for kids and adults)
Be sure to list where your article is from.

Blog entry 5 *optional*

Discuss what you like and dislike about Of Mice and Men the film and book so far. Devote at least 3-5 sentences to each idea.
Things I like/dislike about the film....
Things I like/dislike about the book...

Blog entry number 4 *optional*

Complete this blog entry if you have incomplete entries, if you're missing entry number 1 or just for fun!

Pretend that you are the director for the 2010 version of John Steinbeck's film adaptation of Of Mice and Men. Choose a character from the text and decide which current actor/actress should play them. *Post a picture of this person*
Provide an explanation explaining why you've picked this actor to play your character.
Then choose a setting, choose other actors for the roles of Lennie, George, Curley's wife, Curley and Slim.

Blog number 3

Carlson decides to shoot Candy's dog because of his health. Do you agree or disagree with his actions? Is it ever okay to shoot an animal? Once you state your opinion support it with two ideas.

For example: I agree with with Carlson's decision to shoot Candy's dog because...
Killing animals is right or wrong when (list two reasons)

2- Find a dog on the internet and attach it to a blog entry
3- Respond (write a comment) to a classmate's post.

Length- This entry should a paragraph (7-8 sentences) Use the text and your personal opinion to complete the entry.

Blog entry number 2

Blog entry #2- School – Reality vs. Ideal
For your second blog entry you must discuss Education.
This is a three part entry so be sure to answer all parts.
1- For the first part of your entry discuss:
What do you like and dislike about school?
Consider: Rules, the role of administrators, parents, teachers, and students, testing, reading, writing, discipline, socializing.
Don't just talk about Blair, talk about school in general!

2- For the second part of your entry describe the ideal school.
Consider: If it were up to you to create your own school, how would you change the teachers, students, building and curriculum? What should school be?

3- Check out the response of your classmate and respond to one other person's entry.

Remember-This is a public space and others will view your entries. Make sure you check spelling and proof read your work.
Word count- at least 150-200wrds.