The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Discuss the relationship between Bruno and Gretel. Why does Bruno seem younger than nine?

Hunger Games due 10/22

What do you think is the cruelest part of the "Hunger Games?" What kind of people would devise this spectacle for the entertainment of their populace? Can you see parallels between these Games and the society that condones them, and other events and cultures in the history of the world?

Breadwinner due 10/22

Who do you think the woman in the window is? Why do you think Deborah Ellis included her in the book? Use text examples to support your answer, this is worth five points.

Westing Game due 10/22

Why do you think Sam Westing did what he did? What was his motive? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

The Red Pyramid due 10/15

Do you think Set will keep his promise? Why or why not. Use examples for the text to support your answer.

The Hunger Games due 10/15

When Peeta declares his love for Katniss in the interview, does she really mean it or was it merely created by Haymitch. What does Haymitch mean when he says," It's all a big show. It's all how you are perceived." Why do they need to impress sponsers and what are those sponsers looking for when they are watching the games?

The Westing Game due 10/15

Okay....so you might hate me for making you stop reading! Who do you think the murderer is now? Use information from the text to support your answer. This is worth five points.

Breadwinner due 10/15

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. This will be worth five points.

The Hunger Games Due 10/8

How does Katniss feel about the country of Panem? Why does she need to make her face "an indifferent mask" and be careful what she says in public? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

Breadwinner Due 10/8

Why is education important in Afghanistan? How can being educated hurt your life? Use text examples to support your answer. This is worth a total of five points.

Red Pyramid Due 10/8

On page 225, one of the characters changes into another creature. Please write your own version of this and post to the blog. In order to receive full credit , you must use descriptive language and really embody the animal you choose. Have fun with this!

Westing Game Due 10/8

Who do you think the murderer is? Use clues from the text to support your answer. Make sure you use specific examples in order to receive all five points!