reactions/thoughts/ideas thus far?
aiming for 10 sentences per entry
my only love from my only hate
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Hunger Games - Book one
Plot
The Hunger Games takes place in an unidentified future time period after the destruction of North America, in a nation known as Panem. Panem consists of a wealthy Capitol and twelve surrounding, poorer districts. District 12, where the book begins, is located in the coal-rich region that was formerly Appalachia.[7]
As punishment for a previous rebellion against the Capitol, every year, one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18 from each district are selected at random and forced to participate in the Hunger Games, a televised event in which the participants, or "tributes," must fight to the death in a dangerous, outdoor arena, controlled by the Capitol, until only one remains. The story follows fatherless 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen, a girl from District 12, who volunteers for the 74th Games in place of her younger sister, Primrose. Also participating from District 12 is Peeta Mellark, a boy whom Katniss knows from school and who once gave her bread when her family was starving.
Katniss and Peeta are taken to the Capitol, where their mentor, Haymitch, a former tribute himself, instructs them to learn about the other tributes. They are then publicly displayed to the Capitol audience. During this time, Peeta reveals on-air his long-time unrequited love for Katniss. Katniss believes this to be a ploy to gain audience support for the Games, which can be crucial for survival, as audience members are encouraged to send gifts like food, medicine, and tools to favored tributes during the Games. The Games begin with eleven of the 24 tributes dying in the first day, while Katniss relies on her well-practiced hunting and outdoor skills to survive. As the games continue, the tribute death toll increases.
Supposedly due to Katniss and Peeta's beloved image in the minds of the audience as "star-crossed lovers," a rule change is announced midway through the games, stating that two tributes from the same district can win the Hunger Games as a pair. Upon hearing this, Katniss searches for Peeta and finds him wounded. She nurses him back to health and acts the part of a young girl falling in love to gain more favor with the audience and, consequently, gifts from her sponsors. When the couple are finally the last two tributes, the Gamemakers suddenly reverse the rule change and try to force them into a dramatic finale, where one must kill the other to win. Instead, they both threaten suicide by means of poisonous berries in hope that the Gamemakers would rather have two winners than none. It works and both Katniss and Peeta are declared winners of the 74th Hunger Games.
Though she survives the ordeal in the arena and is treated to a hero's welcome in the Capitol, Katniss is warned that she has now become a political target after defying her society's authoritarian leaders so publicly. Afterwards, Peeta is heartbroken to learn that their relationship was at least partially a calculated ploy to earn sympathy from the audience, although Katniss remains unsure of her own feelings.
The Hunger Games takes place in an unidentified future time period after the destruction of North America, in a nation known as Panem. Panem consists of a wealthy Capitol and twelve surrounding, poorer districts. District 12, where the book begins, is located in the coal-rich region that was formerly Appalachia.[7]
As punishment for a previous rebellion against the Capitol, every year, one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18 from each district are selected at random and forced to participate in the Hunger Games, a televised event in which the participants, or "tributes," must fight to the death in a dangerous, outdoor arena, controlled by the Capitol, until only one remains. The story follows fatherless 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen, a girl from District 12, who volunteers for the 74th Games in place of her younger sister, Primrose. Also participating from District 12 is Peeta Mellark, a boy whom Katniss knows from school and who once gave her bread when her family was starving.
Katniss and Peeta are taken to the Capitol, where their mentor, Haymitch, a former tribute himself, instructs them to learn about the other tributes. They are then publicly displayed to the Capitol audience. During this time, Peeta reveals on-air his long-time unrequited love for Katniss. Katniss believes this to be a ploy to gain audience support for the Games, which can be crucial for survival, as audience members are encouraged to send gifts like food, medicine, and tools to favored tributes during the Games. The Games begin with eleven of the 24 tributes dying in the first day, while Katniss relies on her well-practiced hunting and outdoor skills to survive. As the games continue, the tribute death toll increases.
Supposedly due to Katniss and Peeta's beloved image in the minds of the audience as "star-crossed lovers," a rule change is announced midway through the games, stating that two tributes from the same district can win the Hunger Games as a pair. Upon hearing this, Katniss searches for Peeta and finds him wounded. She nurses him back to health and acts the part of a young girl falling in love to gain more favor with the audience and, consequently, gifts from her sponsors. When the couple are finally the last two tributes, the Gamemakers suddenly reverse the rule change and try to force them into a dramatic finale, where one must kill the other to win. Instead, they both threaten suicide by means of poisonous berries in hope that the Gamemakers would rather have two winners than none. It works and both Katniss and Peeta are declared winners of the 74th Hunger Games.
Though she survives the ordeal in the arena and is treated to a hero's welcome in the Capitol, Katniss is warned that she has now become a political target after defying her society's authoritarian leaders so publicly. Afterwards, Peeta is heartbroken to learn that their relationship was at least partially a calculated ploy to earn sympathy from the audience, although Katniss remains unsure of her own feelings.
end of Act Three
three choices:
1. A news article (2 paragraphs) w5 in the first paragraph...detailing one of the events of the act.
2. a wanted poster...Romeo...picture and details of his crime and punishment and reward
3. a short (no more than one scene or one minute) role -play of the events of the act. be brave...go for it
1. A news article (2 paragraphs) w5 in the first paragraph...detailing one of the events of the act.
2. a wanted poster...Romeo...picture and details of his crime and punishment and reward
3. a short (no more than one scene or one minute) role -play of the events of the act. be brave...go for it
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Act Three, Scenes 1 and 2
answer the following:
1. Why does Benvolio want the Montagues to get off the streets?
2. How does Mercutio respond to him?
3. What is Benvolio afraid of when Tybalt shows up?
4. How does How does Romeo's response surprise Tybalt?
5. Mercutio's famous last words (what phrase does he utter upon realizing he is dying)?
6. How does Romeo seem to blame Juliet for what has happened?
7. After Romeo kills Tybalt, what does Benvolio urge him to do? why?
8. What does Benvolio emphasize in his explanation of the events to the Prince?
9. What does Lady Capulet want to see happen?
10. What does the Prince rule?
IIIii
1. Describe Juliet's mood at the beginning of the scene.
2. How does she describe Romeo when she receives news of what has happened?
3. According to the Nurse, what does this show?
4. Juliet's attitude changes again. Describe.
5. What does the Nurse offer to do for Juliet?
1. Why does Benvolio want the Montagues to get off the streets?
2. How does Mercutio respond to him?
3. What is Benvolio afraid of when Tybalt shows up?
4. How does How does Romeo's response surprise Tybalt?
5. Mercutio's famous last words (what phrase does he utter upon realizing he is dying)?
6. How does Romeo seem to blame Juliet for what has happened?
7. After Romeo kills Tybalt, what does Benvolio urge him to do? why?
8. What does Benvolio emphasize in his explanation of the events to the Prince?
9. What does Lady Capulet want to see happen?
10. What does the Prince rule?
IIIii
1. Describe Juliet's mood at the beginning of the scene.
2. How does she describe Romeo when she receives news of what has happened?
3. According to the Nurse, what does this show?
4. Juliet's attitude changes again. Describe.
5. What does the Nurse offer to do for Juliet?
Thursday, October 20, 2011
ACT ONE SCENE FIVE
1. What words does Romeo use to describe his first sight of Juliet?
2. How does Tybalt feel about the Montague visitor?
3. Why does Capulet urge patience and caution?
4. Does Tybalt agree to anything?
5. Rate Romeo's opening lines to Juliet. Explain.
6. What does Romeo say to the news about Juliet's family?
7. What does Juliet say once she is told that Romeo is a Montague?
8. Describe the mood at the end of this scene/act.
2. How does Tybalt feel about the Montague visitor?
3. Why does Capulet urge patience and caution?
4. Does Tybalt agree to anything?
5. Rate Romeo's opening lines to Juliet. Explain.
6. What does Romeo say to the news about Juliet's family?
7. What does Juliet say once she is told that Romeo is a Montague?
8. Describe the mood at the end of this scene/act.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Iiii Romeo and Juliet
1. What is meant by a "man of wax"?
2. Describe Juliet
3. Describe her nurse
4. Describe her mother
5. As a young person of the 21st Century, what is your reaction to this pressure being placed on young Juliet?
2. Describe Juliet
3. Describe her nurse
4. Describe her mother
5. As a young person of the 21st Century, what is your reaction to this pressure being placed on young Juliet?
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