Blog Post #7: "Rocks"

Choice 1: Respond to the prompt: How does David Mitchell use parallel plots in the chapter "Rocks"?

Do Munchkins live in this rockery?

Choice 2: Complete a free write about the chapter "Rocks", making reactions, connections, asking questions, etc.

Post due March 20th.Comments due March 21st.

Blog Post #6 "Bridle Path"

You may do either a free write for chapter 4 "Bridle Path" or respond to the teacher prompt below:

How does the chapter "Bridle Path" develop the idea that Black Swan Green is a coming-of-age story? Be sure to provide specific details from the text to support your answer.

• Your blog post is due Friday by 11:59 p.m.
• Your two comments on other student blog posts about "Bridle Path" are due Saturday by 11:59 p.m.

"Relatives" Teacher Prompt

Blog Post #5 ("Relatives")

In one to two paragraphs, answer the following question, citing textual evidence:

How does Mitchell portray self-image and social acceptance through the interactions between Jason and Hugo?

Note: You only have to make ONE blog post per chapter. You may either complete a freewrite post (thoughs, opinions, connections, questions, etc. about the chapter) OR you may respond to the teacher prompt. 

Your "relatives" blog post is due Monday (3/13) by 11:59 p.m.
Two comments are due Tuesday by 11:59 p.m.

Blog Post #4

"Hangman" Teacher Prompt Blog Post #4

"Hangman" Teacher Prompt Blog Post #4

How does David Mitchell develop a central idea throughout the chapter of "Hangman"? Think about Jason's feelings towards Hangman and why he feels that way. Use evidence from the text to show how Mitchell develops the central idea.

Due: Friday 3/10 by 11:59 PM 😁

"January Man" Teacher Prompt

Black Swan Green: Blog post #2

In at least one to two paragraphs, citing textual evidence, answer the following prompt:

How do the events of the first chapter use foreshadowing to set up the novel for readers and establish the mood? What themes begin to emerge in this first chapter?