The Pushcart War, written by Jean Merrill, is one of those books that requires us to look past the plot and read between the lines for deeper meaning. Instead of a typical reading logs, you will be writing online in response to my blog questions. Please note that you will be graded on your comments by signs of original thought, thoroughness, and reflection.
Blog response rules and hints:
1) Try your best to check your responses to make sure they are written mechanically correct and with correct spelling. (You may want to write your response in Word or Google Docs first, then copy and paste.)
2) Sometimes the best response is responding to someone else's comment. Maybe you disagree with a peer, or maybe s/he says something that brings your understanding in a new direction. If you do this, make sure to begin by clearly stating what you're responding to. For example, "While I understand what Gertrude is saying, I disagree greatly."
3) Always write in a respectful manner ... like you always do!
4) Remember to "sign" your response with your first name only. For those of you who know you have the same name, also write your last initial. Comments with full names will be deleted.
5) If you have a very personal response that you do not want to make public, you may write it in Google Docs and turn it in that way.
This is a technology venture for us, so there are likely to be some glitches here and there. Be patient and let's blog!
Ms. R.
Blog response rules and hints:
1) Try your best to check your responses to make sure they are written mechanically correct and with correct spelling. (You may want to write your response in Word or Google Docs first, then copy and paste.)
2) Sometimes the best response is responding to someone else's comment. Maybe you disagree with a peer, or maybe s/he says something that brings your understanding in a new direction. If you do this, make sure to begin by clearly stating what you're responding to. For example, "While I understand what Gertrude is saying, I disagree greatly."
3) Always write in a respectful manner ... like you always do!
4) Remember to "sign" your response with your first name only. For those of you who know you have the same name, also write your last initial. Comments with full names will be deleted.
5) If you have a very personal response that you do not want to make public, you may write it in Google Docs and turn it in that way.
This is a technology venture for us, so there are likely to be some glitches here and there. Be patient and let's blog!
Ms. R.
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