Post #7: Quotations

Choose five (5) significant quotes from the novel and discuss the significance of each quotation in relation to themes, characterization, plot development, symbols and literary devices. Feel free to add you personal opinions in your response. 

Post #6: Obstacles

Aminata faced many challenges and obstacles during her fight for freedom. Describe a circumstance, obstacle or conflict in your life, and the skills and resources you used to resolve it. Did it change you? If so, how?

Post #5: Social Experiments & Theories

Summarize one of the experiments/theories below and provide insight into how this topic connects to The Book of Negroes.

1) Stanley Milgram's Shock Experiment
2) Dr. Zimbardo's Prison Experiment
3) Stockholm Syndrome

Post #4: And my story waits like a restful beast

Please respond to the seminar questions outlined by the seminar leaders yesterday. Your post should focus on the chapter titled "And my story waits like restful beast".

Post #3: The Book of Negroes Title

After our discussion in class, how do you feel about the title The Book of Negroes? Please comment on censorship, the book burnings, and the appropriateness of the title. Based on what you already know about the novel, what other names might be fitting? 

Post #2: The Essay

Which essay did you like best? Explain your choice.

"In the Trenches" by Charles Yale Harrison
"The Suitcase Lady" by Christie McLaren
"The 51-Per-Cent Minority" by Doris Anderson

Post #1: Introduction

In your first post, introduce yourself.  Please do so in a way that identifies your interests and the literature you like; however, ensure that your comments do not reveal your location, or personal information that will compromise your safety.  In your introduction, identify at least one goal you have for English class this year.  Your post should be a minimum of 100 to 150 words. 

Tuesday, 3 September 2013

Welcome to Mrs. Chaussé's BLOG!

Hello, Hello,

This year you will be actively reflecting upon your work in the course as well as your greater understanding of literature and the role it plays in education and your lives.

As the course progresses, you will also be required to read and respond to your peers' blogs in a way that promotes respectful and incisive discussion. The beauty of this blog is that our "discussions" continue long after we have left the classroom. 

Your task is to follow the instructions provided in class and on TigerNET to set up your own Blogger account and blog.

Enjoy setting up your blogs!! 

 Mrs. Chaussé