Which Was Better - Of Mice and Men

What are your thoughts about how the book and the movie compare?  What differences did you notice between the two?  How true to the book was the movie?  Did the actors portray the characters the way you imagined them when you read the book? If Steinbeck had been able to see the movie, do you think he would have approved?  Explain.   Which is better - the book or the movie?  Why?

#1 - Your response should be no less than two paragraphs and posted by 10 PM, THURSDAY, JANUARY 29TH   

#2 - Select one of your classmate's post and write a 3-5 sentence response to his/her viewpoints regarding the book vs. movie.  This response should be posted by 10 PM ON FRIDAY.

Survive - Unbroken

Zamperini's ordeal at sea is unbelievable for most individuals. Describe in no less than two paragraphs, the physical, mental and emotional strategies that he employed in order to survive.

Your entry needs to be posted by 10 PM on THURSDAY, January 29th.

THEN -  Select one of your classmate's post and write a 3-5 sentence response to his/her viewpoints.  This response should be posted by 10 PM on FRIDAY.

Secrets - Deadline

The important people in Ben's life begin to reveal deep secrets and emotions to him.  First it is Dallas, next it will be Rudy and then finally, Coach. 

How did Dallas's revelation affect Ben? 

Why is it so hard for him to share his secret?      

How does Hey-Soos help with this dilemma? 

#1 - Your entry should be answer all 3 questions with evidence from the story and it should be at least 2 paragraphs.  It is due by  10 PM Thursday, January 28th!

#2 - Select one of your classmate's post and write a 3-5 sentence response to his/her viewpoints.  This response should be posted by 10 PM on Friday.

The Loss of War Buddies - Unbroken

Zamperini experiences unbelievable loss of many of his war friends. Discuss one of the events, in which Zamperini experienced such a loss. Describe in detail, what was his relationship to those that died and how do you think it affected him mentally and emotionally. Please use specific examples from the book to support your answers.

This post is due by 10 PM on January 22nd!

Hey-Soos Dreams - Deadline

On page 49, Hey-Soos tells Ben "...you worry about your legacy and you'll spend all your time trying to create something you have no control over.  It's all in good works, my man.  It's about influence, about what people do in your name after you're gone."  

In no less than 75 words, describe what you think Hey-Soos means by this piece of advice..AND...what "good work" has Ben decided to focus on and why?  Your entry needs to be posted by 10 PM January 22nd.

Best Laid Plans Often Go Awry - Of Mice and Men

Write a short poem (no less than 5 lines, no less than 5 words per line) expressing what happens when you have a dream and it does not come true.  Your poem does not have to rhyme, but it can! 

It must be posted by 10 PM on Thursday, January 22nd for 20 points!

"...The best laid plans of Mice and of Men,
Often go awry,
And leave us nothing but grief and pain,
for the joy we expected!..." - translation "To a Mouse" by Robert Burns