English 12b 2020

COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS -   Read the assigned CommonLit pieces: Why is it fun to be frightened? On a Mountain Trail Then, respond to the following prompts in a clear and concise blog comment. Please post BOTH Part 1 and Part 2 in ONE POST. Part 1: Why is it fun to be frightened? How does Dr. Margee Kerr answer this question? Do you agree or disagree? Have you ever experienced a frightening situation that was FUN? Include a piece of TEXTUAL EVIDENCE in this portion of your comment. Part 2: In Wisconsin, we are fortunate to have many state parks and nature preserves to visit and enjoy the beauty of nature; however, Robinson’s story reminds us of the other side of nature: what lurks in the dark. Using evidence from the text, explain what part of the story you feel created the most suspense as the horses try to outrun the wolf pack and why this might be FUN to read?

FEAR Blog #3: Comment COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS -   Watch & read the assigned Stephen King pieces.  Then, respond to the following prompts in a clear and concise blog comment. Please post BOTH Part 1 and Part 2 in ONE POST. Part 1: What are your impressions of Stephen King ? Have you read anything else by him? Have you seen his movies? Do you enjoy his type of writing?  Do you have any comments on his life or work in general? Part 2: What are your thoughts on the story The Man in the Black Suit? What about it did you enjoy (or not enjoy)? Would you like to read anything else by him? Use a piece of TEXTUAL EVIDENCE in this portion of your comment. FEAR Blog #3: Replies Read through the posted blog comments. Reply to TWO. You may reply in anyway you wish... a general comment to connect to the writer... a question that you have about another person's thoughts... an opposing point that might challenge a conclusion. The goal in your replies is to ...

COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS -   Watch & read the transcript of the TED Talk What Fear Can Teach Us and read Richard Connell's short story The Most Dangerous Game . Then, respond to the following prompts in a clear and concise blog comment. Please post BOTH Part A and Part B in ONE POST. Part A: We have established that the focus of this unit is on fear and how it can shape human behavior. After viewing and reading the transcript of Karen Thompson Walker's TED Talk What Fear Can Teach Us and reading Richard Connell's short story, The Most Dangerous Game, what connections can you make between the two pieces? Why has such a truly sinister plot continued to appeal to readers for almost 100 years? Be sure to incorporate evidence from BOTH pieces in your response. Think about: Walker's theory is that fear is positive because one can learn from it. What do the main characters in the short story learn? How does this process create excitement, and even an emotional resp...