Monday, January 25, 2010

The Book Thief

What do you think of Liesel and Rudy's relationship? Is Rudy in love with Liesel, why or why not? Is their relationship a good one? Don't forget to blog on another group member's comment.

The Breadwinner

Why do you think Shauzia talks so much about France? Do you think her dreams are realistic? Use text examples to support your answer, then comment on another post.

The Westing Game

Do you hate Miss Lappies for making you stop or what! So...who do you think that murderer is now and why? Comment on another post after you are done.

Murder on the Orient Express

DO NOT READ THIS UNTIL YOU HAVE FINISHED THE BOOK!!! Is the murder of Ratchett justified? Why or why not? You must blog twice.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

The Westing Game

Has your prediction of who the murderer is changed? If so, who do you think it is now? Use examples from the text to support your answer. You must answer this post as well a fellow group member's post. This is worth five points.

The Breadwinner

Why is education important in Afghanistan? How can being educated hurt your life? Use text examples to support your answer. Please respond to this post as well as another group member's post. This is worth a total of five points.

The Book Thief

Compare and contrast the lives of Liesel and Max Vandenberg. How does Max's life give Liesel purpose? Max gives Liesel a story called, "The Standover Man" for her birthday. What is the significance of this story? Use text examples to support your answer. You must respond to this post as well as a fellow group member's post. This is worth five points.

Murder on the Orient Express

How does the unusual setting of the story shape the structure of Poirot's investigation? What advantages does it give him? What challenges does it present? Use examples from the text to support your answer. You must respond to this post and comment on another group member's post, this is worth a total of five points.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

The Book Thief Reading Reflections

Okay, I said from the beginning that this story was different. When the narrator is "Death" things are going to be unique. What do you think of "Death?" Is he good or evil? Use examples from the text to support your answer. In addition, once you have posted your reflection, you must respond to another group member's post. In total, this will be worth five points.

The Orient Express Reading Reflection

Hercule Poirot is one of the most famous literary characters. What do you think of him? Use examples from the text to support your answer. In addition, once you have posted your reflection, you must respond to another group member's post. In total, this will be worth five points.

The Westing Game Reflection

Who do you think is the murderer and why? Use examples from the text to support your answer. In addition, once you have posted your reflection, you must respond to another group member's post. In total, this will be worth five points.

Breadwinner Reflection

Parvana has a completely different life that you. What are some of the more substantial differences? Use examples from the text to support your answer. In addition, once you have posted your reflection, you must respond to another group member's post. In total, this will be worth five points.