The Marymount Literary Connection serves as a forum for students to further discuss the literature they read both at home and at school.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Grade 8: Zlata and the War (Due before Monday, March 21st)
First, post at least one question you had while reading the article on the Bosnian war. Then, review others' questions and attempt to answer at least one.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Grade 8: Zlata's Diary (Due before class Monday, March 14th)
Find the golden line! Choose a sentence or passage that stands out to you as very important. In one COMPLETE and WELL-WRITTEN paragraph, explain why it is significant.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Grade 8: Reaction to the preface and introduction (due before class Friday, March 4th)
Zlata wrote her preface as an adult, while her diary was written while she was still a child. How do you think her feelings about the Bosnian War might have changed between those times? Did anything surprise you about the introduction? What can you predict will be included in her diary?
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