Would you recommend that other teachers use blogging in their classes?

If you had a choice, would you rather respond to others on the blog or on paper? Why?

What are the set backs that you encountered using the blog?

What do you like about commenting on the Blogspace?

What makes a story "good"?

In the story "Lamb to the Slaughter" what do you think drove Mary to kill her husband?

After reading "Typhoid Mary", why do you think Mary continued to work in food service?

What did Frankie learn about life after his hospital stay?

What are the reasons behind Mm. Loisel's obsession with what she can't have? Do you think this type of fascination with money exists today?

What would you have done if you had lost the necklace?

What would you have done if you were Mm. Loisel at the end of the story?

What are the redeaming qualities of Rainsford?

What do you think is the theme of the excerpt from Angela's Ashes?

What do you think is the theme of "The Necklace"?

What do you think is the theme of "The Most Dangerous Game" Why?

What is your all time favorite book?

My all time favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird. No, I am not just saying that because we will read it this year. TKAM is exciting, heart wrenching, interesting and thoughtful. I know you guys will just love it. We will begin reading it in about a month.

Sorry I haven't posted for a few days. I promise to be better this week.

Peace.

What is your favorite movie and why?

My favorite movie would have to be Oceans 11. The movie is action packed and has Matt Damon in it. (He is my fave for those of you wondering.) It is funny and interesting and I love it that it takes place in Las Vegas. I went to Las Vegas with my friends when we were in college. It was a blast. We even say Jay Z at a poker table.

Oh, I don't post prompts over the weekend so see you on Monday.

Peace.

If you could be somewhere else where would it be?

If I could be somewhere else, I would be at The Lake of the Ozarks. I like to float in the water and just take in the sun. I feel at peace when I am on the lake. It is where some of my best writing and reading has happened.

What is one thing you absolutely could not live without?

Well I am going to go on the shallow end and talk about something material wise I could not live without. I could not live without pop. Yes I know, it is bad for me and will one day lead to my demise. I love pop. Diet Dr. Pepper is my favorite. If I only had it to drink for the rest of my life that would be fine by me. Oh and Fresca. It is awesome. Peace out and see you at school tomorrow.

Bentley

Welcome Back to school!

Hey everyone!

I am Mrs. Bentley and I will be your freshman English Connections teacher this year. We have a ton of really cool things to learn and this blog will help you to do a few things.

* See what is going on in class when you are gone
* See what questions people have on homework
* Post your writing
* Respond to other's writing
* Get responses to your work
* Communicate with your classmates on another level!
* Have fun!