The Westing Game Due 4/22

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

Breadwinner DUE 4/15

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.

The Westing Game DUE 4/15

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

Bridge to Terabithia DUE 4/15

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?

Leviathan DUE 4/22

Which side has the advantage in the war, the Clankers or the Beasties? Why or why not? Please include details from the text to support your theory. This must be a minimum of five sentences.

Breadwinner Due 4/8

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. Please make sure that this is a MINIMUM of five sentences and you have edited your post. This is worth five points.

Bridge to Terabithia Due 4/8

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.

Leviathan Due 4/8

How does the beginning of "Leviathan" parallel the true beginning of World War I? Was there really an Alek?

Mick Hart Due 4/8

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.

Mrs. Frisby Due 3/22

The rats talk about how the NIMH experiments changed them so that other rats were wary of them and would not accept them. Do you think that this was also true for the mice? Mrs. Frisby doesn't seem to have noticed anything different or strange about her husband or Mr. Ages.She also accepts his teaching her how to read and explaining things such as electricity without question. Why do you think this is?

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?

Westing Game Due 3/22

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

The Thief Lord Due 3/22

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????

Murder on the Orient Express Due 3/11

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. This is worth a total of five points.

The Westing Game Due 3/11

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.

Thief Lord Due 3/11

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? This must be a minimum of five sentences.

Mrs Frisby Due 3/11

Before you meet the rats, what is your opinion of them? What do the other animals think of them? In general (outside of the book), how are rats thought of? Why do you think the author chose rats as the “heroes” in this book? How are the rats in this story different than rats you encounter in other stories?

This must be a minimum of five sentences!

Mrs. Frisby Due 3/4

What literary device is used throughout this book? Explain how it is used and give specific examples from the text. This must be a minimum of five sentences and is worth five points.

Murder on the Orient Express Due 3/4

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. This will be worth five points.

Thief Lord Due 3/4

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.

Westing Game Due 3/4

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