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Part 1: Record a 75-125 word response addressing the following prompt: As documented through the numerous reflections that appear throughout Chapter 3, Malcolm’s time in Boston influenced him tremendously. Choose an experience that you feel had a major impact on Malcolm X’s later life. Use textual evidence from Chapter 3 to share the story, and then explain why and how this would have shaped the life of Malcolm X . Part 2: Read through the comments made by other students and choose two comments to REPLY to.

Part 1: Record a 75-125 word response addressing the following questions: Although Malcolm X was successful at Mason Junior High School, both academically and socially, he later reflects that he was merely a "mascot." What do you think about this response? Why did he feel this way? Do you think it was a fair assessment of the situation? Use textual evidence from Chapter 2 to support your opinion and comments . Part 2: Read through the comments made by other students and choose two comments to REPLY to.

Part 1: Record a 75-125 word response addressing the following questions: Of all the nightmares described by Malcolm X in Chapter 1, which do you think would have the biggest impact on his life? Why do you think this? Part 2: Read through the comments made by other students and choose two comments to REPLY to.

Part 1: Record a 50-75 word response addressing ALL of the following questions: 1. What is the title and author of your Choice Text? 2. Is the genre of your text a memoir or an autobiography? (Not a yes or no question... choose one!) 3. Why did you choose this book? What makes it interesting to you? Part 2: Identify ONE Narrative Device used so far in your text : 1. Hit REPLY under YOUR post from yesterday 2. Identify a Narrative Technique and share a piece of text (from your CHOICE TEXT) that shows it 3. Explain how this text and technique help the author to communicate something special with the reader... CONSIDER : Why did the author choose to use this technique at this particular time in the book? Be sure to also add this to your Choice Text Organizer OR your Sora notes!! Part 3: Identify a SECOND, DIFFERENT Narrative Device used so far in your text : 1. Hit REPLY under YOUR post from yesterday 2. Identify a Narrative Technique and share a piece of text (from...

Part 1: What's in a name? Record a 100-150 word response to one or more of the following questions: 1. What is the meaning and/or story behind your name? 2. Has there ever been a time or reason that you have either been very proud or embarrassed of your name? Explain. 3. If your name changed to reflect who you are, what would it be? Why? (Be sure to keep this discussion school appropriate! )         Part 2: What's that name mean? Choose at least THREE posts to respond to . When responding to a post, be sure to click on REPLY to post to a specific entry.