Sixth Grade turned in book reports and had final test on Al Capone Does My Shirts. We will begin a new unit in literature next week, but students may begin reading for the next book report.
Seventh Grade had a vocabulary quiz on unit 10 and went to the library for new books. We will continue reading Brian's Song next week.
Eighth Grade had a great discussion about the conclusion of The House of the Scorpion. Final essays are due on Monday.
The House of the Scorpion – Final Essay Topics
Write a four to five paragraph essay on ONE of the following topics. Use the books in order to be as specific as possible in your examples.
Follow the directions:
1. Write your essay in black or dark blue ink.
2. Double-space your essay.
3. Write on one side of the paper only.
4. If you want to type your paper, double-space it in 12-point font.
What do you feel is the main theme of this book as a whole? Please remember that a theme is the message that the author wants to convey to readers. This theme could relate to several elements, including (but not limited to):
- the effects of scientific experimentation
- the prospect of human cloning
- the treatment of less fortunate groups of people
- the power of the individual
- the effect of excessive greed and power
Write a character sketch of one of the most important characters in the novel. This character does not have to be the protagonist Matt, but you may choose to focus on a minor character or an antagonist. Reveal this person’s main characteristics, how he or she reveals those characteristics, and how this character was important in the action of the book. Examples include:
Celia
Maria
Tam Lin
Tom
MacGregor
Esperanza
Chacho
Fidelito
Write a comparison/contrast essay on Matt and El Patron. Although they are essentially the same person, there are many differences in their characters, actions, and fates. Show specific examples of their similarities and their differences.
Write an essay in which you discuss the importance of the setting in this science fiction novel. What makes the setting believable, or does Nancy Farmer create a completely unimaginable setting? Which specific details about the setting were believable? Focus on the elements that were most memorable.
Discuss the importance of the limited third person point of view from Matt. How did this point of view affect the reader’s feelings about other characters? How did this point of view create suspense for the reader? Was this point of view effective for this type of science fiction novel?
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