What is an honors student?

Last week I posted a question asking the students in my class to respond to a question about A Tale of Two Cities. As of Sunday, only 18 students had responded, even though the deadline for response was Friday. As a result, this week's question has nothing to do with any of the literature. Instead, I would like each of you to contemplate what sets an honors student apart from the rest of the population at Wenatchee High School. Please write at least two-three paragraphs on the concept of being an honors student and your expectations for yourself in that capacity.

Mrs. Schafer-Cloke: The Answer Wizard!

Do you have a convoluted conundrum that just can't be solved by asking your classmates? Have a plethora of problems permeated your psyche?

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Post here if you have a question which needs answering or if you just want to leave a comment about the absolute joy you feel as you enter the luscious labrynth of learning which is my classroom.

Weekly Blog Assignment

Hello Sophomore Honors English Students!

As of this week (November 21, 2005), each of you will be required to log on to this blog and respond to a question I will post. You must create an account in order to post, especially as I need to know your identity to give you a grade. Your response must show depth of thought and be at least one paragraph in length. I could possibly give bonus points for extensive responses or multiple posts.

In addition to responding to the weekly question, you may also ask questions about class assignments, requirements, my favorite foods, etc. I will set up a special post for these questions.

I plan on checking this blog daily. Questions will be posted on Monday, and the last day to post will be Friday of each week.

This week's question:

Charles Dickens writes extensively on the amazing power of mob mentality. How do these ideas connect to our modern society? What implications are there for human nature that we can be so easily caught up in a frenzy?