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.