Hiroshima Reading #2 - Chapter 3

In Chapter 3, each character shows heroism in his/her actions. Describe what makes your character of choice a hero, and detail how your character responds to the lack of help, information, and medical care provided to the survivors.

Write a minimum of 2 paragraphs, and use two textual quotes with citations.

Blog due Thursday, Dec. 2
Worth: 10 points

Hiroshima Reading #1 - Chapters 1 and 2

Hersey writes, "And now each knows that in the act of survival he lived a dozen lives and saw more death than he ever thought he would see" (2).

Focus on your chosen character's experiences to interpret this quote. How does this character live "a dozen lives" and what does this character overcome in the act of surviving? Write a minimum of 2 paragraphs and use at least 3 textual quotes to support your answer. Make sure you use MLA citations for each quote.

Response Due: Monday, November 29. Worth: 10 points

Chinese Lit Favorite

Which work(s) in this Chinese Literature unit were your favorite? Why? Be specific in your response.

Response must be a minimum of 6 sentences. Proofread!!! Due Friday, Nov. 19

Tao Te Ching

Choose one excerpt from the Tao Te Ching (use the handout, not your book) which you found thought-provoking. Discuss the excerpt, explaining its meaning and what you liked/disliked about it. Be sure to cite the excerpt number in your response.

Due: Tuesday, November 9. Write a minimum of 6 sentences. PROOFREAD!!!