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Introduce yourself to your teacher and your classmates by doing one of the following: 

Option A - digital poster 

Option B - write out your answers 

Please let us know the following information about yourself:

• Your name
• Your background culture
• Your interests and hobbies
• What you look forward to in this ...

Students to post their questions here.

Read Prometheus and explain why Prometheus is or is not a hero. 

Which historical person would you like to meet and why? 

Answer the following questions in full sentences: 

1. Who is Echo and why did Hera dislike her? 

2. What curse does Hera put on Echo? 

3. Describe what happens to Narcissus. 

4. What are some of the things that go through your head when you look in the mirror? 

5. Have you ever been called or called ...

Answer the following questions in full sentences: 

1. Who is Eos and what does she ask of Zeus? 

2. What is the issue with Tithonus and what is the solution? 

3. What lesson can be learned from this myth? 

4. Discuss a mistake you made that you couldn't fix. 

5. If you could live forever but stop ...

Answer the following questions in full sentences: 

1. What was Aphrodite's original plan and how did it go wrong? 

2. What was Eros' deal with Psyche? 

3. Why must Psyche go to the underworld and what happens? 

4. Do people have control over who they fall in love with? Why or why not? 

Answer the following questions in full sentences: 

1. Who is Persephone and what happens to her? 

2. What happens to the Earth as Demeter mourns the loss of her daughter? 

3. What is the deal that Zeus brokers between Hades, Persephone, and Demeter? 

4. Discuss a time you got stuck doing something ...

Answer the following questions in full sentences: 

1. What is Orpheus' claim to fame and what happened on his wedding night? 

2. What deal did Hades and Persephone make with Orpheus? 

3. How does this story end? What do you think the message is? 

4. Discuss a time impatience got the better of you. 

5....

Do you like sports? If so, why? If not, why not? 

Have you ever been to a museum? 

If so, did you like it? 

If not, would you ever go to one? Why or why not? 

Answer the following questions in full sentences. 

1. What sort of town is the one in the story? Why do you think that Jackson set her story in this particular setting? 

2. How is Miss Strangeworth viewed by the other members of the town? 

3. Why exactly does she send these letters of hers? Can you ...

What music genre do you listen to most and why? 

Answer the following questions in full sentences:  

1. What aspects of the story did you enjoy or appreciate (think in terms of literary elements: characterization, narrative, perspective, style, tone, etc.)? 

2. Who is the protagonist of the story? The woman or the boy? is there an antagonist? Why...

Choose ONE of the following to answer in one paragraph of 5 to 10 sentences: 

1. How does Hughes play with expectations in this story? 

2. What is the theme of the story, and how does the author use characterization to construct and develop this theme? 

3. How does Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones...

Answer the following questions in full sentences: 

1. How is de Maupassant's characterization of Mme. Loisel central to the depiction of the story's theme? 

2. Is the story sexist? Why or why not? 

3. What comment might de Maupassant be making about social class and status? 

4. Do you feel sympathy ...

Post a link to your favourite English language song. 

You DO NOT have to explain why it is your favourite.  

Answer the following questions in full sentences: 

1. Was there anything in the story you did not understand? 

2. Do you think that the boss is still grieving? Why or why not? 

3. What might be the theme of this short story and why? 

Post your answers. 

Comment on one other post. 

Students to post their questions here.

What is your favourite meal and why? 

Find a travel brochure and post a link to it or attach the brochure. 

Explain why you think it is a good brochure. 

Answer the following questions in full sentences: 

1. Comment on the effectiveness of the title of this piece of text. 

2. When exactly is this "most memorable night of the year" that Artimis Fletcher refers to? 

3. Why does the writer use the words "magical" and "mystical" to describe Stonehenge? 

4...

Do you prefer tea or water and why? 

What social media apps do you use and why? 

1. Who is the intended audience? 

2. What is the purpose of this article? 

3. Do you see any examples of figurative language? If so, provide a quote and explain what it is. 

4. According to the article, why is social media a threat? 

5. According to the article, why is social media an asset? 

6. What ...

Answer the following questions in full sentences: 

1. Do you agree or disagree with the writer and why? 

2. In what ways might social media increase a person's creativity? 

3. The writer asserts at the end of article that it is all about how social media is best used. Imagine you have to write a ...

Do you like rain, sunshine, or both and why? 

Answer the following questions in full sentences. 

1. Describe the tone of the writing of this entry. Back up your description with close reference to the text. 

2. What do the crossed out words tell us about the writer's mood? 

3. Why do you think that the writer has crossed out these words? 

4. ...

Answer the following questions in full sentences. 

1. Describe the tone of the writing in this entry. Back up your description with close reference to the text. How is it different to the previous day's words? 

2. In what way does the style of this entry resemble the language and style of a ...

Answer the following questions in full sentences. 

1. Describe the tone of the writing in this entry. Back up your description with close reference to the text. 

2. How does the list of words at the start of this entry link together with the rest of it? 

3. In your own words, explain the writer's ...

Answer the following questions in full sentences. 

1. Considering the previous day's mood, are you surprised by the list of words at the start of this entry? Explain why or why not. 

2. Is the writer's language style formal or informal? Give three reasons for your answer. 

3. Does the writer conform...

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Have you ever read Shakespeare before? If so, what did you read? 

Answer the following in full sentences: 

1. How many examples of "blood" imagery can you find? 

2. How do these images create a very gruesome mood to the play? 

3. What do we learn about Macbeth before we even meet him? How does this inform the audience's view of Macbeth? 

Post your answers. 

No ...

Answer the following in full sentences: 

1. How do the opening two scenes of Shakespeare's Macbeth establish the mood of the play, setting the scene for the action to come? 

Post your answer. 

No commenting required. 

Answer the following questions in full sentences:  

1. What do we learn about Macbeth in this scene? How does he react differently to Banquo? 

2. How would you cast the witches here? Think of actresses and clothing. 

Answer the following questions in full sentences:

1. How does Lady Macbeth view her husband (particularly in terms of his ambition and strength)? 

2. How is Lady Macbeth characterized in this scene? 

3. Can you think of any modern day situations which this scene relates to (gender roles, power ...

Answer the following sentences in full sentences:

1. In what ways is Macbeth conflicted? Can you list the reasons he gives for why he does not want to kill the King? 

2. How is Lady Macbeth characterized in this scene? 

3. Can you list the techniques Lady Macbeth uses to persuade Macbeth? (Plays on ...

What do you want to do over the March break and why?

Imagine that you are a director of a production of Macbeth. Your lead actor is struggling to know how to play Macbeth in Act II, Scene ii. 

Write an email to him (yes, you can give him a fake name) explaining how you want him to recite the soliloquy (lines 31-64), helping him to understand the ...

Answer the following questions in full sentences: 

1. After the murder, Lady Macbeth says, "A little water clear us of this deed" (2.2.80). Do you think it will be this simple? Explain why or why not. 

2. How is sleep used as a symbol of guilt in Act II? You must back up your answer with direct ...

What kind of stories do you prefer and why? Some examples include: romance, contemporary, historical, fantasy, etc. 

"Nought's had, all's spent / Where our desire is got without consent / 'Tis safer to be that which we destroy / Than by destruction dwell in doubtful joy" (3.2.4-7). 

What do you think Lady Macbeth means? 

Post your answer in full sentences. 

No commenting required. 

Answer the following in full sentences: 

1. Who appears more composed and in control in Act III - Macbeth or Lady Macbeth? Give a reason for your choice. Make sure to use a quote to back up your claim. 

Post your answer. 

No commenting required. 

Answer the following questions in full sentences: 

1. How is Macbeth reacting to the murders? Is this a believable reaction? 

2. What does it show us about Macbeth's character? 

3. What about Lady Macbeth's characterisation? 

4. Think about the staging of this scene - How is the appearance of the ...

Answer the following in full sentences: 

1. Why does "blood" as a motif keep coming up in the play? 

2. How is blood as a motif linked to the effects of guilt on Macbeth's mind? 

Answer the following: 

1. How many people has Macbeth personally murdered? Name the people he has killed. 

2. How does the most recent killing differ from Macbeth's first killings? 

Answer the following question in full sentences: 

1. If you were Malcolm or Macduff (in hiding), what would you do about the situation? 

Post your answer. 

Comment on one other post. 

Do you think Macbeth would be better in movie format or live theatre format and why? 

Answer the following questions in full sentences: 

1. How has Lady Macbeth changed since the start of the play? 

2. How are the Macbeth couple disconnected in their relationship and experiences at this point? 

3. What is the dramatic effect of having the doctor and gentlewoman witness Lady Macbeth ...

Throughout Act V, the scenes alternate between Macbeth in the castle and Malcolm leading the forces to the castle. 

Answer the following in full sentences: 

1. What is the dramatic effect of switching between the two men and the two settings? 

2. How is tension built and sustained throughout these ...

Write a paragraph (5 to 10 sentences) of literary analysis answering the following question: 

How does Shakespeare build the dramatic tension in Act V? In your answer your should discuss elements such as plot, staging, foreshadowing, or characterization. 

Note - your answer should be in third ...