Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Black Ships Before Troy - Part III

After finishing the novel, answer the following question and also respond to at least 1 classmate's commentary by Friday, Dec. 16.  Be sure to use evidence from the novel to support your answer.
Question:  Considering the events from the beginning of the novel to the end and also the outcome of the major characters' lives in this story, was it the right decision on the part of the Greeks to send in the Trojan horse?

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Black Ships Before Troy - Part II

Respond to the following question about your reading of Black Ships Before Troy (pages 40 - 91) by Friday, December 9.  First respond to the question, then respond to at least one other student's commentary.

Question:  Is Achilles strong or is he weak?  Make sure to use lots of evidence to support your answer.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Black Ships Before Troy - part I

Read pages 1-39 of Black Ships Before Troy and answer the following question by Friday, December 2nd.  Respond to my question using evidence from the novel first, and then respond to at least one other person's commentary.  The goal is to develop a thoughtful conversation among your classmates.
Question:  On page 27, the old men murmur among themselves that it would be a fine thing for Troy if Helen were to go back to her first lord and her own people.  Considering the events of the novel so far, from the "Golden Apple" to "The Women of Troy", is it best if Helen returns to her people? (Make sure to use evidence from the novel to support your answer.)