Handmaid's Tale Blogs

While we read The Handmaid's Tale during this unit, you will not be required to keep any reading logs. However, I will ask you to post a minimum of six (6) blog entries where you think through thoughts and feelings that you have in response to the material we study, the class discussions and activities that we engage in, and any other experience you have with the unit topic. You may choose to start a new blog, or you can continue with the blog you began during the last unit. If you would like to change your blog URL, you need to let me know by Tuesday, April 14^th (as your next entry is due the following day).

If you would like to review the criteria for the blog, look at the directions from the Left Hand blog task on our class blog. Do keep in mind that your entries need to be more than just a summary of the text, a minimum of 150 words each, and must be posted by 11:59pm (before midnight) on the date the blog is due in order to receive full credit (5 points) for each entry. I would recommend that you do not wait until the deadline to upload your entries, as any entries posted after midnight will be considered late and will receive half credit. Also, if you prefer writing by hand, you may wish to compose your entries on paper and type them later.

Note: Although there are seven (7) deadlines listed below, you only need to post six (6) times. This means you get one freebie! You may choose any one of the seven days to drop, and you do not need to let me know in advance. I would recommend not using your freebie right away in case you have problems with internet access, a big project or a test in another class, or you just plain forget! If you do post more than six entries, you will receive two (2) participation points for each full entry you make (and 1 point for shorter entries).

As soon as possible, you should choose one classmate to be your “critical friend” as we explore, analyze, critique, and discuss The Handmaid's Tale and the issues it addresses. You will be responsible for posting a timely response on your critical friend's blog at least four times throughout the unit. The purpose here is that your critical friends will help support you as you develop your understanding of the text, and the surrounding topics we discuss in class. Please do not wait until the last minute to respond to your critical friend. Your entries should meet the 150-word length requirement, and any additional responses to your critical friend or any other of your classmates will earn you participation points.

Due Dates for Blogs

4/13 – Blog #1

4/15 – Blog #2

4/17 – Blog #3

4/21 – Blog #4

4/23 – Blog #5

4/27 – Blog #6

4/29 – Blog #7