Friday, April 10, 2009

All You Zombies...


We read the Robert Heinlein time travel story "All You Zombies..." on Wednesday, April 8. Because we didn't have much time to discuss the story, you might want to post some comments here.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Planet of the Apes


We watched Planet of the Apes (1968 version) in class over the span of March 13 through March 20. Post you comments here if you want to add to your class comments or if you did not have the chance to respond in class. Consider any of the following:


  • You might explore the idea of xenophobia in the film, or remark on any of its other social commentary.

  • Keeping in mind that the film was made in 1968, what issues of its time did it address?

  • What are some of your critiques of the film's plot, script, acting, special effects, or any other cinematic elements?

Monday, March 2, 2009

Alien Planet Progress Report March 2, March 4, March 11


Following each day working on the Alien Planet project, post here what ideas or work you individually contributed to your group's effort.

The Silk and the Song


When we read the story "The Silk and the Song" in class on February 23 and 25, you had the opportunity to fill out a question sheet about the story and to comment on it in class. If you have ideas that you still haven't shared, feel free to do so here.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Muse


We began the story "Muse" in class on February 20. Here's a place for additional thoughts about the story.

Puppet Show


For the story "Puppet Show," which we read in class February 18, you either participated in the class discussion or completed story questions in a small group. If you have ideas you didn't get to share that day, please post them here.

Friday, February 13, 2009

Forbidden Planet


We watched the film Forbidden Planet in class the week of February 9, and you did response notes. If you have ideas that have occurred to you since then, please share them here.