OK, here’s the deal. Read the whole post before you decide what you will do. The best decision is an informed one.

This is where things get a little more time consuming, and a lot more personally rewarding. You may have heard the saying, You get out of it, what you put into it. Well, that goes for this stuff, too. The more effort you put into this, the better off you will be at the outcome.

Here are the instructions: 

First, read the entire post once you get to your class’s discussion. Then, decide which topic you would like to address, and copy down the discussion question for the topic. Third, go to the linked pages for your topic, and see what I have found that will help you understand the topic. As you visit the pages for your topic, I strongly suggest (a suggestion is a subtle command) that you take notes from the pages you visit.

People, use the writing process effectively: Use prewriting strategies to formulate a planned answer. Know what you mean, and mean what you write. Ask someone at home to read the topic & question with you, to read through the resources with you, and to proofread your answer to the question before you post your answer.

Use the information from the resources to answer the discussion question.

Now, go!

Please follow the links below to get to your discussions:

1. Click there for the Study Hall.
2. Click here for second.
3. Click  . . . . . here for third.
4. Click  . . . . . . . . . . here for fourth.
5. Click  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . here for fifth.
6. Click  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . here for sixth.

Enjoy. . . Don’t let this one sit here. Don’t procrastinate on this one. Get started NOW!

The deadline for this is Monday October 8th at 11:59.00PM. Happy posting.

Period 2

Read the topics below. Please pick one of the following topics (A, B, C, D). When you post your answer, tell us what discussion topic (A, B, C, D) you have decided on, then give us your response.

For this discussion, you will have to read outside resources I have provided before addressing the question.

• Be very detailed in your answer.
• Refer to the resource you used.
• Refer to specific details in the book.

Remember, everything should be logically explained.

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Discussion Topic A – Gothic Fiction

The gothic novel was a type of fiction that became popular in England during the late 1700’s and early 1800’s (World Book Online) . . . a melodramatic mode of English fiction of the late 18th and the early 19th century (Grolier Online). The Hound of the Baskervilles was published in 1902 (not within the accepted range of dates noted above), however it could qualify as a Gothic Novel.

• Information for this discussion can be found at
  • B.E.E.P. – You know the way there.
    • Go through Doorway #2: Research & HW Help.
      • Go to Grolier Online/Middle or World Book/Middle.
      • Search for gothic novel.
      • Read the first article that comes up.
  • The Gothic Novel page at The University of Adelaide Library’s website
  • Gothic, Novel, and Romance: Brief Definitions page at Washington State University’s website

Discussion Topic A QUESTION: What elements of gothic fiction are present in The Hound of the Baskervilles? Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

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Discussion Topic B – Stereotyping

Stereotyping is the act of holding or promoting generalized and oversimplified beliefs about members of a group (World Book Online). Many of the problems we face in day to day life related to sxism, racism, descrimination, and intolerance have their foundation in this practice.

• Information for this discussion can be found in these and other places.
  • B.E.E.P. – You know the way there.
    • Go through Doorway #2: research & HW Help
      • Go to Grolier Online/Middle or World Book/Middle
      • Search for stereotyping, or gender stereotyping
  •  Read this page called Teen’s Ideas on Gender Stereotypes. It’s really a plan for a class discussion we could hold.
  • You could also read this article at ERIC Digest.
  • You may find this Gender Stereotypes Analysis Chart helpful in organizing your answer.

Discussion Topic B QUESTION: Are the characters in the Hound of the Baskervilles stereotypes? If so, explain why Sir Arthur Conan Doyle used. Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

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Discussion Topic C – Conflict in the Novel (Plot)

Conflict is the struggle between the opposing forces on which the action in a work of literature depends. There are five basic forms of conflict: person versus person, person versus self, person versus nature, person versus society, and person versus God (About.com).

• Information for this discussion can be found in these and other places.
  • Read the article, Conflict in Fiction, at Fiction Factor.com.
  • You can also find information about this topic on my page on PLOT.
  • Mrs. Dowling’s page on Conflict is brief and informative.
  • You could use this Conflict Type Chart to map the conflicts you find in the novel.
  • Ms. Engram’s English Classroom page on Short Story Elements offers some very useful information on conflict.
  • You could watch this presentation on Plot & Conflict.
  • This PLOT DIAGRAM may help you work out your answer.

Discussion Topic C QUESTION: What are the main conflicts in the novel? Are they all resolved? If so, how? If not, why not? Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

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Discussion Topic D – Climax & Resolution in the Novel (Plot)

Climax is the point of greatest tension in a work of literature and the turning point in the action. In a plot line, the climax occurs after the rising action and before the falling action (About.com)

• Information for this discussion can be found in these and other places.
  • Fiction Factor.
  • You can also find information about this topic on my page on PLOT.
  • You could watch this presentation on Plot & Conflict.
  • This PLOT DIAGRAM may help you work out your answer.

Discussion Topic D QUESTION: At what point does the climax occur in the story? What events clearly led up to it and what is the resolution of the novel? Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

Period 3

Read the topics below. Please pick one of the following topics (A, B, C, D). When you post your answer, tell us what discussion topic (A, B, C, D) you have decided on, then give us your response.

For this discussion, you will have to read outside resources I have provided before addressing the question.

• Be very detailed in your answer.
• Refer to the resource you used.
• Refer to specific details in the book.

Remember, everything should be logically explained.

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Discussion Topic A – Gothic Fiction

The gothic novel was a type of fiction that became popular in England during the late 1700’s and early 1800’s (World Book Online) . . . a melodramatic mode of English fiction of the late 18th and the early 19th century (Grolier Online). The Hound of the Baskervilles was published in 1902 (not within the accepted range of dates noted above), however it could qualify as a Gothic Novel.

• Information for this discussion can be found at
  • B.E.E.P. – You know the way there.
    • Go through Doorway #2: Research & HW Help.
      • Go to Grolier Online/Middle or World Book/Middle.
      • Search for gothic novel.
      • Read the first article that comes up.
  • The Gothic Novel page at The University of Adelaide Library’s website
  • Gothic, Novel, and Romance: Brief Definitions page at Washington State University’s website

Discussion Topic A QUESTION: What elements of gothic fiction are present in The Hound of the Baskervilles? Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

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Discussion Topic B – Stereotyping

Stereotyping is the act of holding or promoting generalized and oversimplified beliefs about members of a group (World Book Online). Many of the problems we face in day to day life related to sxism, racism, descrimination, and intolerance have their foundation in this practice.

• Information for this discussion can be found in these and other places.
  • B.E.E.P. – You know the way there.
    • Go through Doorway #2: research & HW Help
      • Go to Grolier Online/Middle or World Book/Middle
      • Search for stereotyping, or gender stereotyping
  •  Read this page called Teen’s Ideas on Gender Stereotypes. It’s really a plan for a class discussion we could hold.
  • You could also read this article at ERIC Digest.
  • You may find this Gender Stereotypes Analysis Chart helpful in organizing your answer.

Discussion Topic B QUESTION: Are the characters in the Hound of the Baskervilles stereotypes? If so, explain why Sir Arthur Conan Doyle used. Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

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Discussion Topic C – Conflict in the Novel (Plot)

Conflict is the struggle between the opposing forces on which the action in a work of literature depends. There are five basic forms of conflict: person versus person, person versus self, person versus nature, person versus society, and person versus God (About.com).

• Information for this discussion can be found in these and other places.
  • Read the article, Conflict in Fiction, at Fiction Factor.com.
  • You can also find information about this topic on my page on PLOT.
  • Mrs. Dowling’s page on Conflict is brief and informative.
  • You could use this Conflict Type Chart to map the conflicts you find in the novel.
  • Ms. Engram’s English Classroom page on Short Story Elements offers some very useful information on conflict.
  • You could watch this presentation on Plot & Conflict.
  • This PLOT DIAGRAM may help you work out your answer.

Discussion Topic C QUESTION: What are the main conflicts in the novel? Are they all resolved? If so, how? If not, why not? Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

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Discussion Topic D – Climax & Resolution in the Novel (Plot)

Climax is the point of greatest tension in a work of literature and the turning point in the action. In a plot line, the climax occurs after the rising action and before the falling action (About.com)

• Information for this discussion can be found in these and other places.
  • Fiction Factor.
  • You can also find information about this topic on my page on PLOT.
  • You could watch this presentation on Plot & Conflict.
  • This PLOT DIAGRAM may help you work out your answer.

Discussion Topic D QUESTION: At what point does the climax occur in the story? What events clearly led up to it and what is the resolution of the novel? Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

Period 4

Read the topics below. Please pick one of the following topics (A, B, C, D). When you post your answer, tell us what discussion topic (A, B, C, D) you have decided on, then give us your response.

For this discussion, you will have to read outside resources I have provided before addressing the question.

• Be very detailed in your answer.
• Refer to the resource you used.
• Refer to specific details in the book.

Remember, everything should be logically explained.

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Discussion Topic A – Gothic Fiction

The gothic novel was a type of fiction that became popular in England during the late 1700’s and early 1800’s (World Book Online) . . . a melodramatic mode of English fiction of the late 18th and the early 19th century (Grolier Online). The Hound of the Baskervilles was published in 1902 (not within the accepted range of dates noted above), however it could qualify as a Gothic Novel.

• Information for this discussion can be found at
  • B.E.E.P. – You know the way there.
    • Go through Doorway #2: Research & HW Help.
      • Go to Grolier Online/Middle or World Book/Middle.
      • Search for gothic novel.
      • Read the first article that comes up.
  • The Gothic Novel page at The University of Adelaide Library’s website
  • Gothic, Novel, and Romance: Brief Definitions page at Washington State University’s website

Discussion Topic A QUESTION: What elements of gothic fiction are present in The Hound of the Baskervilles? Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

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Discussion Topic B – Stereotyping

Stereotyping is the act of holding or promoting generalized and oversimplified beliefs about members of a group (World Book Online). Many of the problems we face in day to day life related to sxism, racism, descrimination, and intolerance have their foundation in this practice.

• Information for this discussion can be found in these and other places.
  • B.E.E.P. – You know the way there.
    • Go through Doorway #2: research & HW Help
      • Go to Grolier Online/Middle or World Book/Middle
      • Search for stereotyping, or gender stereotyping
  •  Read this page called Teen’s Ideas on Gender Stereotypes. It’s really a plan for a class discussion we could hold.
  • You could also read this article at ERIC Digest.
  • You may find this Gender Stereotypes Analysis Chart helpful in organizing your answer.

Discussion Topic B QUESTION: Are the characters in the Hound of the Baskervilles stereotypes? If so, explain why Sir Arthur Conan Doyle used. Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

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Discussion Topic C – Conflict in the Novel (Plot)

Conflict is the struggle between the opposing forces on which the action in a work of literature depends. There are five basic forms of conflict: person versus person, person versus self, person versus nature, person versus society, and person versus God (About.com).

• Information for this discussion can be found in these and other places.
  • Read the article, Conflict in Fiction, at Fiction Factor.com.
  • You can also find information about this topic on my page on PLOT.
  • Mrs. Dowling’s page on Conflict is brief and informative.
  • You could use this Conflict Type Chart to map the conflicts you find in the novel.
  • Ms. Engram’s English Classroom page on Short Story Elements offers some very useful information on conflict.
  • You could watch this presentation on Plot & Conflict.
  • This PLOT DIAGRAM may help you work out your answer.

Discussion Topic C QUESTION: What are the main conflicts in the novel? Are they all resolved? If so, how? If not, why not? Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

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Discussion Topic D – Climax & Resolution in the Novel (Plot)

Climax is the point of greatest tension in a work of literature and the turning point in the action. In a plot line, the climax occurs after the rising action and before the falling action (About.com)

• Information for this discussion can be found in these and other places.
  • Fiction Factor.
  • You can also find information about this topic on my page on PLOT.
  • You could watch this presentation on Plot & Conflict.
  • This PLOT DIAGRAM may help you work out your answer.

Discussion Topic D QUESTION: At what point does the climax occur in the story? What events clearly led up to it and what is the resolution of the novel? Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

Period 5

Read the topics below. Please pick one of the following topics (A, B, C, D). When you post your answer, tell us what discussion topic (A, B, C, D) you have decided on, then give us your response.

For this discussion, you will have to read outside resources I have provided before addressing the question.

• Be very detailed in your answer.
• Refer to the resource you used.
• Refer to specific details in the book.

Remember, everything should be logically explained.

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Discussion Topic A – Gothic Fiction

The gothic novel was a type of fiction that became popular in England during the late 1700’s and early 1800’s (World Book Online) . . . a melodramatic mode of English fiction of the late 18th and the early 19th century (Grolier Online). The Hound of the Baskervilles was published in 1902 (not within the accepted range of dates noted above), however it could qualify as a Gothic Novel.

• Information for this discussion can be found at
  • B.E.E.P. – You know the way there.
    • Go through Doorway #2: Research & HW Help.
      • Go to Grolier Online/Middle or World Book/Middle.
      • Search for gothic novel.
      • Read the first article that comes up.
  • The Gothic Novel page at The University of Adelaide Library’s website
  • Gothic, Novel, and Romance: Brief Definitions page at Washington State University’s website

Discussion Topic A QUESTION: What elements of gothic fiction are present in The Hound of the Baskervilles? Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

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Discussion Topic B – Stereotyping

Stereotyping is the act of holding or promoting generalized and oversimplified beliefs about members of a group (World Book Online). Many of the problems we face in day to day life related to sxism, racism, descrimination, and intolerance have their foundation in this practice.

• Information for this discussion can be found in these and other places.
  • B.E.E.P. – You know the way there.
    • Go through Doorway #2: research & HW Help
      • Go to Grolier Online/Middle or World Book/Middle
      • Search for stereotyping, or gender stereotyping
  •  Read this page called Teen’s Ideas on Gender Stereotypes. It’s really a plan for a class discussion we could hold.
  • You could also read this article at ERIC Digest.
  • You may find this Gender Stereotypes Analysis Chart helpful in organizing your answer.

Discussion Topic B QUESTION: Are the characters in the Hound of the Baskervilles stereotypes? If so, explain why Sir Arthur Conan Doyle used. Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

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Discussion Topic C – Conflict in the Novel (Plot)

Conflict is the struggle between the opposing forces on which the action in a work of literature depends. There are five basic forms of conflict: person versus person, person versus self, person versus nature, person versus society, and person versus God (About.com).

• Information for this discussion can be found in these and other places.
  • Read the article, Conflict in Fiction, at Fiction Factor.com.
  • You can also find information about this topic on my page on PLOT.
  • Mrs. Dowling’s page on Conflict is brief and informative.
  • You could use this Conflict Type Chart to map the conflicts you find in the novel.
  • Ms. Engram’s English Classroom page on Short Story Elements offers some very useful information on conflict.
  • You could watch this presentation on Plot & Conflict.
  • This PLOT DIAGRAM may help you work out your answer.

Discussion Topic C QUESTION: What are the main conflicts in the novel? Are they all resolved? If so, how? If not, why not? Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

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Discussion Topic D – Climax & Resolution in the Novel (Plot)

Climax is the point of greatest tension in a work of literature and the turning point in the action. In a plot line, the climax occurs after the rising action and before the falling action (About.com)

• Information for this discussion can be found in these and other places.
  • Fiction Factor.
  • You can also find information about this topic on my page on PLOT.
  • You could watch this presentation on Plot & Conflict.
  • This PLOT DIAGRAM may help you work out your answer.

Discussion Topic D QUESTION: At what point does the climax occur in the story? What events clearly led up to it and what is the resolution of the novel? Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

Period 6

Read the topics below. Please pick one of the following topics (A, B, C, D). When you post your answer, tell us what discussion topic (A, B, C, D) you have decided on, then give us your response.

For this discussion, you will have to read outside resources I have provided before addressing the question.

• Be very detailed in your answer.
• Refer to the resource you used.
• Refer to specific details in the book.

Remember, everything should be logically explained.

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Discussion Topic A – Gothic Fiction

The gothic novel was a type of fiction that became popular in England during the late 1700’s and early 1800’s (World Book Online) . . . a melodramatic mode of English fiction of the late 18th and the early 19th century (Grolier Online). The Hound of the Baskervilles was published in 1902 (not within the accepted range of dates noted above), however it could qualify as a Gothic Novel.

• Information for this discussion can be found at
  • B.E.E.P. – You know the way there.
    • Go through Doorway #2: Research & HW Help.
      • Go to Grolier Online/Middle or World Book/Middle.
      • Search for gothic novel.
      • Read the first article that comes up.
  • The Gothic Novel page at The University of Adelaide Library’s website
  • Gothic, Novel, and Romance: Brief Definitions page at Washington State University’s website

Discussion Topic A QUESTION: What elements of gothic fiction are present in The Hound of the Baskervilles? Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

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Discussion Topic B – Stereotyping

Stereotyping is the act of holding or promoting generalized and oversimplified beliefs about members of a group (World Book Online). Many of the problems we face in day to day life related to sxism, racism, descrimination, and intolerance have their foundation in this practice.

• Information for this discussion can be found in these and other places.
  • B.E.E.P. – You know the way there.
    • Go through Doorway #2: research & HW Help
      • Go to Grolier Online/Middle or World Book/Middle
      • Search for stereotyping, or gender stereotyping
  •  Read this page called Teen’s Ideas on Gender Stereotypes. It’s really a plan for a class discussion we could hold.
  • You could also read this article at ERIC Digest.
  • You may find this Gender Stereotypes Analysis Chart helpful in organizing your answer.

Discussion Topic B QUESTION: Are the characters in the Hound of the Baskervilles stereotypes? If so, explain why Sir Arthur Conan Doyle used. Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

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Discussion Topic C – Conflict in the Novel (Plot)

Conflict is the struggle between the opposing forces on which the action in a work of literature depends. There are five basic forms of conflict: person versus person, person versus self, person versus nature, person versus society, and person versus God (About.com).

• Information for this discussion can be found in these and other places.
  • Read the article, Conflict in Fiction, at Fiction Factor.com.
  • You can also find information about this topic on my page on PLOT.
  • Mrs. Dowling’s page on Conflict is brief and informative.
  • You could use this Conflict Type Chart to map the conflicts you find in the novel.
  • Ms. Engram’s English Classroom page on Short Story Elements offers some very useful information on conflict.
  • You could watch this presentation on Plot & Conflict.
  • This PLOT DIAGRAM may help you work out your answer.

Discussion Topic C QUESTION: What are the main conflicts in the novel? Are they all resolved? If so, how? If not, why not? Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

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Discussion Topic D – Climax & Resolution in the Novel (Plot)

Climax is the point of greatest tension in a work of literature and the turning point in the action. In a plot line, the climax occurs after the rising action and before the falling action (About.com)

• Information for this discussion can be found in these and other places.
  • Fiction Factor.
  • You can also find information about this topic on my page on PLOT.
  • You could watch this presentation on Plot & Conflict.
  • This PLOT DIAGRAM may help you work out your answer.

Discussion Topic D QUESTION: At what point does the climax occur in the story? What events clearly led up to it and what is the resolution of the novel? Use details and information from the text to support your answer.

Hound of The Baskervilles – Legend Project Stage 2

Preparing for The Oral Legend Presentations !

You have read at least one legend from the area you have been assigned. You have also had time to discuss the legends everyone in your group has read. In a couple of days, you will begin preparing a little presentation to the class in which you tell about your legend.

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STEP I – ROUGH DRAFTING – Your assignment is to write a (mostly third-person) composition in which you write down what you will say in your presentation.

1. PREWRITING – This is what we call “planning”. Planning comes in many forms: freewriting, drawing, listing, outlining, webbing (this is a great site), clustering (check out Link #1, Link #2), concept mapping, visualizing, cubing. Now, think for a few minutes about your legend. Jot down your ideas.
   1. Jot down the main events in the story in chronological order.
   2. What is a legend? What things in your story make it a legend? How does my legend satisfy the definition of a legend?
2. DRAFTING – Write four paragraphs. Include notes about what graphics will be included and where they would be on the slide; what sounds will be included and when they would be heard, whether a song will be used and how.
   1. INTRODUCE – Write a third-person paragraph in which you introduce the legend you read. Tell where it came from and any other background information you might have about it.
   2. SUMMARIZE – Write a third-person paragraph in which you summarize your story.Tell the main events in chronological order.
   3. EXPLAIN – Write a third-person paragraph in which you explain how this story is a legend.
   4. EXPOUND – Write a first-person paragraph in which you give your own thoughts or ideas about the story.

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STEP II – PROOFING – In class/finish at home (CW/HW). When you finish the rough draft of your paper, ask at least one student who sits near you (the person to your left in the group) to read it. Your neighbor should tell you:

1. What s/he liked best about your work,
2. Which parts were difficult to understand, and
3. What things could be done to improve your work.

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STEP III – EDITING – When you get your work back, reread your paper to:

1. Considering your critic’s comments, and
2. Decide on the corrections you think are necessary.
3. Final Draft.

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FINAL PROOFREADING & Drafting
Double-check your:

• Grammar – Use this Grammar Checklist.
• Spelling – Use this Spelling Checklist.
• Organization – Is your writing organized as required above?
• Clarity – Is your composition easy to understand?

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Please go to your classes’ areas for further information and sharing on this assignment:

• Period 2 click here.
• Period 3 click here.
• Period 4 click here.
• Period 5 click here.
• Period 6 click here.

B.E.E.P. – Start here!

“What programs can I use to create the presentation?”

• Go to Atomic Learning through the Broward Schools website and do a search for:
  • Keynote (first priority)
  • Powerpoint (second priority)
  • Presentations

Write up your notes as follows on a sheet of paper and bring it to class:

• Name of software [Keynote or Powerpoint]
• Name of video
• Your notes
• Review of the video

Did you see a video that you found especially helpful? Post your notes here for extra credit.

Here’s the deal. Go to the websites listed below.

Find and read an article, or view a videocast, watch a slideshow, or listen to a podcast about 9/11 – the day of the terrorist attacks on American soil.

It may help for you to do a search at the sites. Search for “9/11″.

Take detailed notes. Reread the article, rewind the pod or videocast if you need to.

THEN, answer these questions about what you worked with:

1. What is the title?
2. Who created it? (author, director, producer,??)
3. What kind of media? (print article, videocast, podcast)
4. What website did you go to? (Use your notes)
5. What is the summary of the piece you used? (Use your notes)
6. What is the most striking thing you read, saw, or heard in it? (Use your notes)
7. What is your reaction to your piece? (Use your notes & feelings)

This is required.

Post your work here.

Include your period number after your name (Henry J – P.1).

Thanks!!

Choose from these sites and sources.

• CNN
• CBS News
• MSNBC
• The Washington Post
• The New York Times
• The Wall Street Journal
• Discovery Times
• Scholastic
• Miami Herald
• Sun Sentinel

This assignemnt can be downloaded. I’m testing these features:

Click to download the Word Document – remember-the-tragedy-9-11assignment.doc

Click to download the Graphic Image –

In class you were split up into groups of six or seven. Each group was given one of these four legend areas of focus:

• Local Legends
• Legends from the United States
• Native American Legends
• Western Legends (non U.S.)
• Eastern Legends

This will be an ongoing project. It will unfold over the next two weeks. I hope you’ve found a legend to focus on. You should be able to recognize complex elements of plot, including setting, character development, conflicts, and resolutions.

Please go to your class’s area for further information on this assignment:

• Period 2 click here.
• Period 3 click here.
• Period 4 click here.
• Period 5 click here.
• Period 6 click here.