Intro to: The Taming of the Shrew (Blog #4)

Why would Shakespeare open The Taming of the Shrew with an induction? What purpose does this add to a play? Would you describe these first two scenes as low or high comedy?

It's Kind of a Funny Story (Blog #3)

What is Aaron's role in the novel? Do you think he is a good person? Do you think he is a good friend to Craig? Do you think he is a true friend? Discuss the maturity level of Aaron compared to Craig. Is he capable of being a good friend to Craig?

The Fault In Our Stars (Blog #3)

1. What did you make of the book's humor? Is it appropriate...or inappropriate? Green has said he "didn't want to use humor to lighten the mood" or "to pull out the easy joke" when things got hard. But, he said, he likes to write about "clever kids, [and they] tend to be funny even when things are rough." Is his use of humor successful? How did it affect the way you read the book? Does humor take away from the affection we feel for Hazel or Gus?

2. What was Green's intent with the end of this novel? Do you think it tied up too many loose knots? Do you think it gave too much comfort? Does it truly express loss, after love?

It's Kind Of A Funny Story (Blog #2)

Is Craig's depression real? Why is it important that the book is written in first person? How does it enhance our awareness of his depression? Give me three examples of the seriousness or not seriousness of his depression from part one and two and explain each of the examples. 

The Fault in Our Stars (Blog #2)

The Fault In Our Stars

John Green

Write a chapter summary for 13, 14, 15 and 16. Describe the changes in the plot and characters.

It's Kind Of A Funny Story (Blog #1)

It's Kind Of A Funny Story

Ned Vizzini

In chapter 1, Craig mentions Dumbo the Octopus then the idea of "tentacles" in chapter 2. What does Craig describe as his “Tentacles”? What types of things qualify as Tentacles? Do just teens have them or do adults have them too? What are the opposite of Tentacles? Why are the Tentacles only temporary?

The Fault In Our Stars (Blog #1)

The Fault In Our Stars

John Green

Pretend you are in charge of casting the new movie The Fault In Our Stars. Create a chart below that shows the characters from our novel and an actor you would like to play the role.