The Chosen (Ch 1) due Sun, Jan 27 by 8pm

Identify a particular image that stood out for you in Chapter 1. Describe in detail what you envision and why you think it struck you. End your post w/ a question. Your comment should be two paragraphs long. (Skip a line between paragraphs, since you cannot indent on the blog.)

Also, reply to at least one student's post.

The Chosen (Ch 2-4) due Sun, Feb 3 by 8pm

Quote 2 particular lines or passages from within Chap 2-4: one that feels imp’t to the text and one that feels imp’t to you, and explain why they feel imp’t. End your post w/ a question. Your comment should be two paragraphs long, and you should note page #s. (Skip a line between paragraphs, since you cannot indent on the blog.)

Also, reply to at least one student's post.

The Chosen (Ch 5-12) due Sun, Feb 10 by 8pm

Quote 2 particular lines or passages from within Chap 5-12: one that feels imp’t to the text and one that feels imp’t to you, and explain why they feel imp’t. End your post w/ a question. Your comment should be two paragraphs long, and you should note page #s. Skip a line between paragraphs, since you cannot indent on the blog. 
Also, reply to at least one student's post.

The Chosen (Chap 13-end) due Sun, Feb 17 by 8pm

1. Quote one line/passage OR note one image from within Chap 13-18 that feels imp’t to the text, and write a paragraph explaining why. (Note page #.)

2. What has this book left you thinking about? Explain. End your post w/ a question. (Skip a line between paragraphs, since you cannot indent on the blog.)

3. Also, reply to at least one student's post.

YWP for 3rd Quarter (due Fri, March 22 by 8pm)

Post the prompt assignment you chose, the title of your piece, and also a link to it (a link to it on the YWP website). Do not post your actual piece here.

YWP for 4th Quarter (Fri, May 31 by 8pm)

Post the prompt assignment you chose, the title of your piece, and also a link to it (a link to it on the YWP website). Do not post your actual piece here.

If you led a class discussion... (See honors contract for details.)

Name the topic of your discussion and the date you led it. Also describe your process of preparing and how you feel the discussion went (minimum 250 words). Skip a line between paragraphs.

If you presented a slideshow about an author's life... (See honors contract for details.)

 Name the author you researched. Describe how you feel about the process and product (minimum 200 words). Skip a line between paragraphs. If you are willing, post a link to the slideshow.

If you memorized your lines for an in-class ten-minute play... (Due late February)

Name the play, its author, and reflect on the process and product (minimum 200 words). Skip a line between paragraphs.

If you wrote a critique of TA's One Act or Musical (due 8pm 2 days after performance)

Ask your teacher for the assignment sheet and a student sample. A posting of your critique is due on the blog two days after the performance. For the Musical, that means it's due Mon, May 20 by 8pm. Do not choose this option if you are in the cast or crew.

You will likely need to post a Part I and a Part II because your critique will probably be too long to fit in one posting. Remember to skip a line between paragraphs on this blog.

If you did the optional "author interview/bio" for your Anthology... (due May 3 & May 6)

Simply name the author whose life you researched and reflect on the process. Skip a line between paragraphs. Due May 3. (Reflection should be minimum of 150 words.)

If you created a movie trailer... (Negotiate a due date w/ teacher by May 17)

Briefly describe your concept here. Also reflect on your process and product (minimum 150 words). Skip a line between paragraphs. If you're willing, post a link to your trailer.

If you attended a local lecture or performance...

Identify the title, setting, and date of the lecture/performance. Describe the experience and what it was like for you. What did it make you think about? Skip a line between paragraphs. (minimum 250 words)