Telling Tales Survey

Question 1

If we jumped out of chronological order for our next reading, would you prefer . . .

Accepted Answer

a satirical adventure story from the 1700's, Candide, a selection of shorter pieces, stories, poems, essays, Huck Finn--slavery, friendship, coming of age on the river, The Metamorphosis--a surreal transformation, man to bug

Question 2

What is the deadline for you to submit your personal essay?

Accepted Answer

After Jan. 4, on/before Dec. 1, Jan. 4--scholarship notebook, on/before Dec. 31, 2015

Question 3

If you re-read a classic next for class, which one of these are you most interested in?

Accepted Answer

Macbeth, Antigone, Romeo and Juliet, Beowulf

Question 4

For Poetry Out Loud, I plan to aim for which grade?

Accepted Answer

A, 2 poems at least 40 lines total, D, partially memorized poem, may use paper when reciting, B, 1 poem of 25+ lines, C, 1 poem 24 or fewer lines

Question 5

Are you writing a personal essay for your college application or for the scholarship notebook?

Accepted Answer

Scholarship Notebook Intro, College App

Question 6

What writing lessons do you think you need most as you work on your personal essay?

Accepted Answer

ways to enhance the variety and fluency of sentences, verbs that engage the reader and energize your writing style, good storytelling--vivid characters, telling sense details, Review specific punctuation rules--semicolons, commas, etc.

Question 7

If we watch a telling tale on film, which of these are you most interested in?

Accepted Answer

a foreign film from a very different culture, Middle East, a classic silent film, a compelling documentary that tells a factual story, a classic American film recognized for quality, influence

Telling Tales Survey

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Telling Tales Survey

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