This book, while dealing with a very sensitive and heartbreaking time in our history, also tells of the kindness of human spirit and the hope for things to be better.  Have you seen either yet?  Describe and explain why you would/would not like to have lived in the time or place of the story. 

Assignment 3 Fried Green Tomatoes

This novel has a great deal to say about race relations in the South. How did the black and white communities interact in this story both within and beyond the borders of Whistle Stop? Were Idgie and Ruth's views typical of the time and period?  Answer these questions in a paragraph (5 sentence minimum) and reply to at least TWO of your peers (2 sentence minimum).

Assignment 2 FGT

Discuss the importance of food in the novel.  It almost is another character, it is used so often.  What do you think the author is trying to say by doing this?  Write a solid, 5 sentence paragraph to answer.  Then reply to at least 3 of your peers (with no less than 3 sentences each time).

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe Assignment 1

As we begin the novel, we meet Evelyn. She's overweight, unhappy, and disconnected from her body and self. How do you feel about her? Answer in at leastthree sentences, and then reply to at least two of your peers.

Initial thoughts...

After our first reading, what are your initial thoughts about the book, Idgie, Mrs. Cleo Threadgoode, and Mrs. Couch?  You must write at least five well thought out sentences.  Remember: English class!  Must be grammatically sound!

Starting the Blogging Process

For the first post, I'd just like you to tell me how you feel about posting on a blog.  Do you already do it all the time?  Do you feel nervous?  Are you afraid of what others will think of your posts?  Remember, it's set up for our class but others could find us through a search. :)

MSK Assignment 5

Give your final thoughts on the book.  Did you like or dislike it?  Why?  What about it moved you?  What would you have changed?  Write one paragraph (7-10 sentences).  Then you must reply to TWO of your classmates' posts.