Bridge to Terabithia Due 11/19

After he learns that May Belle has discovered Terabithia, Jess feels that "his life was delicate as a dandelion. One little puff from any direction, and it was blown to bits." How does this simile help us understand Jess, his life, and his feelings about Terabithia?

Sideways Stories from Wayside School... Due 11/19

Mrs. Gorf turned naughty students into apples. Mrs. Jewls wrote their name on the board and then sent them home early on the kindergarten bus. If you were a teacher, what would your punishment be? It is okay to have fun with this question. This is worth five points.

Red Pyramid Due 11/19

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...Look on comments for question! Due 11/19

Bridge to Terabithia Due 11/12

Jess comes to feel that "Leslie was more than his friend. She was his other, more exciting self-his way to Terabithia and all the worlds beyond" (p. 46). In your own words, what does this mean? This is worth five points.

Mick Hart Due 11/12

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? Please edit your response for grammar and spelling errors. This is worth five points.

The Red Pyramid

Why is the Rosetta Stone such an important part of Egyptian history? What is its role in the novel. You may have to read up a little bit on the Rosetta Stone to ensure that you get full credit. This is worth five points.

The Westing Game Due 11/12

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. Do you agree or disagree with their notion of who the murderer is? Why or why not? In total, this will be worth five points