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Karen Carmen wrote a new post, ENGLISH 7: Post Monologue Reflection, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Congratulations! You are almost finished your last summative for The Outsiders. In one to two paragraphs, please reflect on your performance.
What to focus on:
-What worked/didn’t work?
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Karen Carmen wrote a new post, ENGLISH 7: Characterization – Weighing the Truth of a Character’s Assertions, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 7 months, 2 weeks ago
As the story progresses, Ponyboy, as narrator, makes several comments about what things mean; he interprets and explains events. Some of his explanations reflect his view of the world and of life. The comments […]
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Karen Carmen commented on the post, ENGLISH 9: Characterization in “The Metaphor”, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 8 months, 1 week ago
Your grandfather sounds very like quite a force…
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Karen Carmen commented on the post, ENGLISH 9: Characterization in “The Metaphor”, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 8 months, 1 week ago
It’s a good start, though you lost the hippo/sister comparison at the introduction of a “computer”…
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Karen Carmen commented on the post, ENGLISH 9: Characterization in “The Metaphor”, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 8 months, 1 week ago
Nicely done! Try to avoid the repetition of words (“heels”).
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Karen Carmen commented on the post, ENGLISH 9: Characterization in “The Metaphor”, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 8 months, 1 week ago
That’s some haunting imagery you’ve evoked, Mulan! Makes me wonder what happened to Miss Fang to cause such a blackout…
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Karen Carmen commented on the post, ENGLISH 9: Characterization in “The Metaphor”, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 8 months, 1 week ago
What a picture you’ve painted! Oh, to have a sister…
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Karen Carmen commented on the post, ENGLISH 9: Characterization in “The Metaphor”, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 8 months, 1 week ago
This is a good start, William, but your last sentence leaves the reader rather confused.
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Karen Carmen commented on the post, ENGLISH 9: Characterization in “The Metaphor”, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 8 months, 1 week ago
Late submission.
Jeffrey, please revisit the examples above and rewrite your metaphor ensuring that it describes the attributes for not just a mountain, but also for your father.
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Karen Carmen commented on the post, ENGLISH 9: Characterization in “The Metaphor”, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 8 months, 1 week ago
Late submission.
A wonky door? Mirrors on the side that can be used as a survival raft? This is like no door I’ve ever come across, Thibault. Might there be another object better-suited for a comparison with […]
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Karen Carmen commented on the post, ENGLISH 9: Characterization in “The Metaphor”, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 8 months, 1 week ago
Late submission.
I love the start! Please look carefully at punctuation and work to avoid repetition.
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Karen Carmen wrote a new post, GRADE 7: Chapter 6 & 7, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 8 months, 1 week ago
Answer ONE of the following questions in paragraph form.
1. Describe Ponyboy’s reaction to Johnny’s plan to cut and bleach his hair. Why do you think he feels so strongly about it?
2. Why does Johnny […]
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Karen Carmen commented on the post, ENGLISH 9: Characterization in “The Metaphor”, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 8 months, 1 week ago
Late submission.
How are oysters outgoing and confident?
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Karen Carmen commented on the post, ENGLISH 9: Characterization in “The Metaphor”, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Sam! A great response, but be sure to post your comment under the correct question!
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Karen Carmen wrote a new post, ENGLISH 7: The Outsiders – Chapters 4 & 5, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 8 months, 2 weeks ago
After reading Chapters 4 and 5, answer TWO of the following questions in paragraph form, paying particular attention to topic sentences. Be sure to make references to examples from The Outsiders to back your […]
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Karen Carmen commented on the post, ENGLISH 7: Chapter 2 & 3 Literature-Related Writing, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Alexander, you were asked to respond in paragraph form. You have written only two sentences, one of which is a run-on sentence. Please include more detail in your responses.
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Karen Carmen wrote a new post, ENGLISH 9: Characterization in “The Metaphor”, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Budge Wilson provides readers with rich detail about his characters. Authors present characters either directly or indirectly. In direct characterization, author tells us what the character is like or have […]
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Karen Carmen wrote a new post, ENGLISH 9: Character and the Short Story, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 8 months, 2 weeks ago
After reading Ed Kleiman’s “North End Faust” and “Forgiveness in Families” by Alice Munro, choose TWO of the questions below respond in paragraph form. Be sure to refer to the story to defend your answers. […]
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Karen Carmen wrote a new post, ENGLISH 7: Chapter 2 & 3 Literature-Related Writing, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Answer ONE of the questions below in paragraph form, paying particular attention to your topic sentences. Be sure to proofread your work BEFORE you submit it!
1. Why do you think Cherry understands so much […]
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Karen Carmen commented on the post, ENGLISH 7: Chapter 1 Reflections, on the site Welcome to the Reading Room! 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Please have another look at your second paragraph.
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