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Blog 1 Directions

3 posts- due March 9. 2019 Blog Directions How to write a blog: I can create a blog entry for my book project. Sign in on your computer Go to blogger (google) Sign-in Decide if you are writing from a character’s point of view OR if you are reacting to the book. Start typing a rough draft. Final draft = 250 words. Character’s point of view: Tell about what happened to the character during the introduction or rising action part of your book. Teacher Example Reflection on your book: Compare what you are reading to your own life. What lesson can you derive (pull) from the text or from life, after reading this part of the book. Teacher Example Non-fiction: Discuss what you are learning and why you find it interesting. Connect it to your life. Explain your thinking. A real student site example: Lincoln He did not make an A, but he did pass. Critic:  Be a critic. Critique the style, plot, character, and/or techniques of the author. Tell what did or didn’t work
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Romeo and Juliet Act 1 - Scene Development

How does your scene contribute to the development of ideas in Act 1? Act 1 establishes the feud between the two families. The feud netween the Capulets and Montagues involves all the people of Verona. We learn that Juliet (Capulet) is of an age to marry and her parents have found her a worthy suitor, Paris. Romeo (Montague) is fickle (changeable) in love. He is heartbroken over Rosaline and then falls head over heels in love with Juliet at first sight.  We also meet supporting characters. There is Benvolio (Montague) who is a cousin to Romeo and his best friend. Mercurtio is a neutral party, but he likes to hang out with the Montagues. His name is derived from the word mercury. Just like the nature of the element he is quick to change in emotional temperature. We also meet Tybalt (Capulet), who is enraged when Romeo shows up at a Capulet party. He wants to begin a duel on the spot but is stopped by Lord Capulet. Tybalt vows vengeance.  I suggest you think about how your scene pro
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