Blog #2 - Speak

What kind of teacher is Mr. Freeman? What makes him a good teacher? Describe him, using examples from the book. Have you ever had a teacher like him? Explain. (2 Paragraphs)

Blog #1 - The Great Gatsby

Nick starts the novel by relaying his father's advice "Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had." List Nick's advantages. Does he reserve judgment so far in the novel? Explain. (2 Paragraphs - Remember to quote the book)

Blog #3 - Divergent

Tris says about Candor, "it must require bravery to be honest all the time" (p.62) Do you agree? Why or why not? Explain. What is your definition of bravery? (3 paragraphs - remember to quote the book for a full answer)

Blog #1 - They're Not Your Husband

Is there a particular theme that stuck out to you in Carver's They're Not Your Husband? Explain.
(1 paragraph - don't forget to quote the story!)

Blog #2 - Divergent

How does the idea of “faction before blood” come into play throughout the book? 
Do you think this idea has a place in today’s society, or is it contrary to what most people believe? In our society, what ideas and beliefs are people loyal to in the way Tris’s society is loyal to the concept of the factions?

Blog # 1 - Bullet in the Brain

How does the tone of the narration change after Anders is shot? Why do you think the narrator notes all the things Anders did not remember until that moment? How does it make the story more powerful? Explain. (2 paragraphs)

Blog Question #1 - Speak

Besides being a book about school bullying, what would you say that Speak is also about?
Choose one of the following themes in the book: family, friendship, alienation, depression, fear, guilt. How does that particular theme define Melinda's character and give the plot a deeper meaning? (1-2 Paragraphs)

Blog Question #1 - Divergent

Which faction--Amity, Erudite, Abnegation, Candor, Dauntless--do you think you would belong to?
If you had a choice, which faction would you choose? Explain. (1-2 Paragraphs)

Blog Question #1 - Perks of Being a Wallflower

Why does Charlie write to an anonymous friend?
What does it say about him as a character? Explain. (1-2 Paragraphs)