11.26.2007

Welcome Back!

Hello Caitlin, Jade, and other former studens! It's lovely to hear from you.

Please let us know here in 8LA, Room 203 at OGMS, what are you reading now that you are big ol' high school students? Please, please, please tell me that you are reading something! Looking forward to hearing about your book adventures!

Thanks for checking in!
Stenson

p.s. If you are in 8LA right now, why don't you take a moment to share what you are reading now that we have all finished The Outsiders.

11.21.2007

"Houston, we have a problem."

We all have problems. They make us tougher, smarter, and kinder.

In class, we've discussed the concept of conflict. I want you to blog about it. Remember the three types: man vs. man, man vs. nature, and man vs. himself, and answer the questions below:

1. What is the most common type of conflict in the lives of 8th graders?
2. What type of conflict is the most difficult to deal with?
3. What can you learn from conflict?

You can talk about The Outsiders if it helps you answer the questions, but mostly, draw on your own worldly experience.

Looking forward to reading your answers,
Stenson

11.14.2007

Important Quotes from The Outsiders

We've spent some time discussing the importance of literature and deeper readings.

Find a quote that really strikes you as significant. Give us the quote, the context, and why you think it is important to the book.

Keep Reading!
Stenson

Looking for Husky Pride in The Outsiders

Okay, Husky Scholars. I have a brainbuster for you...

If the Greasers and the Socs were students at OGMS, which ones would you consider the best Husky Citizens? Which characters are RICH?


What do you think? I'm interested in hearing your opinions. I bet Ms. Sbrocco will be interested as well.

Stay Gold, Huskies.
Stenson

11.06.2007

Who is to blame?

We've discussed it.
You've written about it.

Who is to blame for Bob's death? Share your thoughts!

Good work with this book, folks!
Stenson

Nothing Gold Can Stay.

With precision and rhythm, Robert Frost's poem offers us a powerful perspective on youth, the fleeting nature of time, and probably even life..."nothing gold can stay."

To me, this poem is a perfect example of how a poem can be both hard to understand AND an essential tool to share thoughts and feelings.

Think about the poem. Re-read it. Read it again. Out loud this time.

What does the poem mean to you?
What does it mean to Johnny and Ponyboy?


Special thanks to Mr. Frost and his poetry. Let me know if you'd like to read more!
Stenson