Hunger Games due 11/17

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?

Thief Lord due 11/17

The merry-go-round in The Thief Lord turns out to have magical powers (it can make people older or younger). Did Scipio made the right decision? What about Renzo and Morosina? Do you believe these characters found the happiness they were seeking after their ride on the merry-go-round? Do you think Prosper ever regretted not taking a ride? Would you have taken the ride????

Mick Hart due 11/17

Phoebe is the narrator of the book, how is this book "therapy" for her? What other things does she do to help her through her loss?

The Book Thief due 11/17

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? How does Rudy's life affect Liesel?

The Hunger Games due 11/10

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?

Thief Lord due 11/10

Prosper, Bo, and their friends are all orphans. But why do they all choose to live on their own? What are the advantages of their lifestyle? What are its potential dangers? What other options do they have? How was Ida raised when she was an orphan girl?

The Book Thief due 11/10

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.

Mick Hart was Here due 11/10

Right away, Phoebe tells us that Mick isn't here anymore. What did you think as you read the first page? Did you like knowing right away that this is a serious story? Would you have rather found out without the warning?

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Due 11/3

When Bruno dresses in the filthy striped pajamas, he remember something his grandmother once said," You wear the right outfit and you feel like the person you're pretending to be." (page 205) How is this true for Bruno? What about his father? What does this statement contribute to the overall meaning of the story?

The Thief Lord Due 11/3

Ah Venice, the city of canals, narrow allies, grand palaces, masks, mysteries and a plethora of bridges. How does the setting of the story in Venice affect the adventures of Bo and Prosper? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

Book Thief Due 11/3

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.

HUnger Games Due 11/3

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.