Moby Dick drowns and The Lord of the Flies rises for 9th grade

All right, so I heard your clamor  ........Moby Dick drowned and is now in the bottom of the ocean......instead, we are reading "The Lord of the Flies"

If you have already gotten Moby Dick and you want to continue with it, it is all right with me. No problem.

I am going to provide a link for the "the lord...." e-book. in case you can get the book as such, far better, else enjoy e-reading.
 This book is an obliged one for bright and intelligent youngsters like you guys.It is a good idea to follow the spark notes study guide and questions, you may even consult the chapters review, but do not deprive yourselves of the pleasure of the direct contact with the book and what it has got to unveil those moments of insight that are only yours.

When we finish, I will  ask y ou guys to write about what you learned, discover or in other words was revealed to you. Later on, near or at closure I will give you the topic of your essay

For those of you reading Moby Dick, the same applies.

Any questions? Email or bbm me

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Writing Challenge

Hi Guys, it is time to wake up the writer in you!


Here is this weekend challenge: Write an essay, a short story or a poem that deals with the following idea

Post it as a comment, and wait for the results. Make sure you proofread it and check it. I will read them and publish those that have content and aesthetics.

Remember

"Never Give up"

There is a big BONUS !!

Student´s Speeches

A few days ago and after reading a series of documents about Einsten, his pacifist view of the world and his participation on the creation of nuclear weapons, the 9th grade students expressed their point of view and position through speeches.

Here are some of them:

Get Ready Guys, Final Exams are at the Turn of the Corner!

LAY, More Than Three Little, More Than Just a Simple Word

Definition for lay taken  from Dictionary.com

lay
[ley]
-v.t.
1. to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
2. to knock or beat down, as from an erect position; strike or throw to the ground: One punch laid him low.
3. to put or place in a particular position: The dog laid its ears back.
4. to cause to be in a particular state or condition: Their motives were laid bare.
5. to set, place, or apply (often fol. by to or on): to lay hands on a child.
6. to dispose or place in proper position or in an orderly fashion: to lay bricks.
7. to place on, along, or under a surface: to lay a pipeline.
8. to establish as a basis; set up: to lay the foundations for further negotiations.
9. to present or submit for notice or consideration: I laid my case before the commission.
10. to present, bring forward, or make, as a claim or charge.
11. to impute, attribute, or ascribe: to lay blame on the inspector.
12. to bury: They laid him in the old churchyard.
13. to bring forth and deposit (an egg or eggs).

Mice and Men

In case you are having difficulties getting the book  Read online or download the book 

Remember, Monday the 21st I wil  post the Writing Prompt for the final evaluation

Hands on the job!

Reading "The Gift of the Magi"

 This classic short story tells a tale of selfless love between a husband and wife. Like many O. Henry stories, “The Gift of the Magi” is famous for  its surprise ending.

 Della and Jim are short on money but not on love. On Christmas Eve, Della resorts to selling her hair—her most cherished possession—in order to buy a special gift for her beloved husband. 

Making a Connection

If you could save just one item from a disaster—a fire, a flood, an earthquake—what would it be? In a few sentences, describe your most cherished possession, and explain why you treasure it. Was it a gift? If so, how does that make it especially important to you?