Ending to Of Mice & Men

Watch the short clip of a students alternate ending to the novel, OF MICE & MEN.  Write an opinion on Open Office of at least a page explaining which ending you think is best, the original ending to the novel, the student alternate version, or one of your own.  If you choose your own version, be sure to explain your version first.  Extra credit points will be given for your own written alternate ending.  Why do you consider the version you have chosen to be the best?  Detail your opinion.  Consider such elements as characterization, motivation, probability, and./or character interaction.
    Avoid using first or second person Copy and paste to blog and send.

My Purpose

This prompt requires some deep thinking.  We are put on this earth to give, not just to take.  What is your purpose for being on the earth?  What do you think you should contribute to society and/or the world that will benefit it? How will you be able to fulfill your purpose?  Write a minimum of a one-page essay answering this prompt. Use 12 pt Times New Roman and double space your essay.  When your essay is finished, respond to another student's essay.  This assignment should be completed by the end of the class period.

Type your essay on "Open Office".  Copy & paste to Blog under the heading, "My Purpose",  Click comment and paste in comment section.

Nature

Week 5

Describe in detail (appealing to all five senses) something in nature that you particularly appreciate.  Explain why you appreciate this particular natural thing.

kindness

WEEK 4:  Define "kindness.:"  Retell an incident from your life when you were particularly "unkind" towards another person.  Explain what your motivation was for your behavior and the consequence on you and/or the other person.

In a paragraph with a minimum of eight sentences, answer the following question.
  Who has been your idol in life?  Why?

Remember to begin with a topic sentence that states your answer.  Then define the term, "idol", and finally explain with an example to show how your choice fits the definition..