The Book Thief advertisement

1. Create a poster advertising the novel based on the following quote:

"I am haunted by humans" (Zusak 550).

Reflect back on the interview we watched at the beginning of the unit when Markus Zusak comments about pure beauty and pure destruction. Keep his comments in mind as you think of two creative images to include that reflect opposing images or actions that might come to mind when one thinks of human capabilities. Your images must relate to the novel.

2. After you have posted the quote and your images, write a one paragraph response explaining your choices. Make sure you connect to the novel.

3. Then, respond to a partner's post.

10 points

How do people make distinctions between “us” and “them”?

Why do they make these distinctions? Soldiers vs. citizens Aryans vs. Jews Americans vs. Canadians Jets vs. Patriots Red Sox vs. Yankees The World vs. N. Korea Trump vs. Mexico Nashoba vs. Wachusett

Find a recent video or news article that relates to this topic. Then write a paragraph response that answers the questions above.

Lord of the Flies Symbol Analysis

At this point in the reading, the following symbols have developed: the scar, the conch, fire, Piggy's glasses, the beast, the butterflies, etc. Your task today is to select a symbol or come up with your own. Create a post that includes the following:

1. an image that represents the symbol (think outside the box)

2. two quotes (properly cited) that develop the symbol

3. 2-3 sentences explaining what the symbol represents

How do you think you have been influenced by modern American society?

How has it shaped your values, beliefs, identity, etc…?

I have been influenced by American society in the following ways.

First, I have been influenced by the the luxury of travel afforded in my childhood by my parents’ incomes and desire to show my siblings and I their home countries of England and Brazil, in addition to exploring Cape Cod every summer of my childhood. This shaped the person I am because it has allowed me to see and appreciate new places, meet new people, and enjoy a wide variety of food.

Secondly, I have been influenced by my parents’ love of gardening. This shaped the person I am because it has created in me a love for gardening, farmers’ markets, and cooking. There is nothing quite like cooking with freshly picked ingredients. I value nutrition and home-cooked meals thanks to the love for gardening, vegetables and fruits that was instilled in me from an early age.

Thirdly, I have been influenced by literature. This shaped the person I am because it has given me a career that I love. Literature has allowed me to see into other cultures and places in a way that travel does not always offer. It has provided me the opportunity to learn history through many engaging titles.  

Choice Book Review

Option #1: book review (if you've finished your book) - Your task today is to write a 3-4 paragraph book review. View a student sample to get and idea for the organization of your own review.

Option #2: scene review  (if you're still reading) - Select a recent scene in your book. It should be a scene that is especially important to the book's action or conflict or the author's characterization. Write a 2-3 paragraph review of that scene. View a student sample to get and idea for the organization of your own review.

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Outline for book review:
Paragraph 1: overview of the book

Paragraph 2: identifies the main conflict(s)

Paragraph 3: point of view (who is the narrator? is the story told in first or third person?)
Paragraph 4: reader reaction/take-aways

Outline for scene review:
Paragraph 1: overview of the book

Paragraph 2: identifies the main conflict that is relevant to the scene and discusses the characters who are present in the scene

Paragraph 3: reader reaction/take-aways

Finished? Spend your remaining time working on your short story draft (min. 2 double-spaced pages)