Monday, March 19, 2012

Westing Game Chapter 4&5

Pretend you are one of the characters assembled for the reading of the will. Write a few sentences describing the scene you see. Include people, behavior, the room, etc.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Words of Widsom

Ponyboy receives two pieces of advice at the end of chapter 9.

"I was crazy, you know that, kid? Crazy for wantin' Johnny to stay out of trouble, for not wantin' him to get hard. If he'd been like me he'd never have been in this mess. If he'd got smart like me he'd never have run into that church. That's what you get for helpin' people. Editorials in the paper and a lot of trouble ... You'd better wise up, Pony ... you get tough like me and you don't get hurt. You look out for yourself and nothin' can touch you."
~Dallas Winston

"Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold ... "
~ Johnny Cade

Answer each of the following questions as your own comment.
1. Which advisor do you think Pony will be inclined to follow? Why?
2. Whose advice would you be more apt to follow? Why?
3. In light of the events that happened up through chapter 9, what new advice would you have given Ponyboy?

After you add your comment, please also reply to at least one other post. Both your comment and your reply are due Thursday, February 9, 2012 by 8:00 a.m.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Book Reports 3/5/12

Please check your google docs for a list of book reports. If you choose to do something else as you read your book, please let me know.

Happy reading!
Miss Cattau

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Greaser or Soc?

Who would you rather be: a Greaser or a Soc? Why? Explain with specific reasons and evidence from the text to support your answer.

Please leave ONE comment for your response and please reply to at least ONE of your classmates comments. All comments and replies need to be posted by Thursday 2/2/12 at 8:00 a.m. or you will receive a blue slip.

When leaving a comment or reply, make sure to change the "Comment As" or "Reply As" box - Choose the option that says "Name/URL". Type your own name here.

Thanks - and don't forget to stay appropriate!