Monday, April 18, 2011

The Sound of Waves Blog # 2

Please read pages 95-120 and respond to the following prompts in complete sentences.  2-4 sentences should suffice for each response.

Due: B4 - Wednesday, 4/20
A1/A2 - Thursday, 4/21

1.  Describe one scene that depicts Shintoism in the novel.

2.  Why do you think Hiroshi was so amazed about his trip?

3.  What do we see in the weather that suggests a change in seasons?

4.  Summarize Hatsue's letter (4-6 Sentences)

5.  What does Terukichi's behavior in the public bath house tell us about his character?

6.  If you were Shinji, what would you do about the rumors?

7.  What does Chiyoko say about Shinji?

8.  Again, is there anything in this section that represents Japan as a whole?

9.  How can we compare this island to HIS?

10.  Argue why it would be good for every person to live on this island for a year.  Or why not?

To the Edge of the World Blog # 2 - 4th Quarter

Please read pages 105 - 141 and respond to the following questions / prompts in complete sentences.

Due:
B4 - Wednesday, 4/20
A1/A2 - Thursday, 4/21

1.  Why did Captain Serrano seem confused when the Trinidad pulled alongside?

2.  Who killed Mendoza?  Why?  How?

3.  Who cuts the San Antonio loose?  Why?

4.  What did the sailors do to pass time on shore?

5.  What is finally understood about the season?  Was this good or bad news?

6.  Describe the natives they discover.

7.  How did it make you feel when Magellan  captures the natives?

8.  Which direction do they sail to find "el paso?"

9.  What do the marines find in the village?

10.  Why was it such a terrible loss to lose the San Antonio.  What do you think will happen as a result?

Monday, April 11, 2011

4th Quarter - To the Edge of the World Blog # 1

Please read to page 67, then respond to the prompts / questions below.  You must write in complete sentences.  Incomplete sentences will be marked as incorrect.


Due:
A1/A2 Wednesday, 4/13
B4 Thursday, 4/14


1.  What do you think the green flames are?

2.  Who is St. Elmo?  You might need to look this up.

3.  What would you have rather been in; absolute calm or terrifying wind?

4.  With historical hindsight, why was it wise for Mateo to stick with Magellan?

5.  What was the first sign of land?

6.  Why did Rodrigo and Mateo think they had landed in paradise?

7.  Describe a "garroting."

8.  How do Mateo and Ayso transcend language barriers?