HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 4 OF NUMBER THE STARS:
1. Why might Tivoli Gardens be so important to the Danish people? Explain. Be specific.
2. The following quote was cited in Chptr. 4: "Girls," she said, "we have a nice surprise. Tonight Ellen will be coming to stay overnight and to be our guest for a few days! It isn't often we have a visitor." Explain the meaning of this quote. Include your thoughts as to why Mrs. Johansen would act so excited about it.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Monday, December 14, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 3, NUMBER THE STARS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 3 OF NUMBER THE STARS:
1. In Chptr. 3, Annemarie discovers that Mrs. Hirsch's button shop has been closed. She questions in her mind, "Where was Mrs. Hirsch"? "The Hirsch family had gone "somewhere". Why do you think the word "somewhere" has been written in italics? What might it signify. Explain.
2. In Chptr. 3, Annermarie calms herself by thinking, "It is only in fairy tales that people were called upon to be so brave, to die for one another. Not in real life Denmark". Annemarie later thinks that she is glad to be an ordinary person who would never be called upon for courage. Do you agree or disagree with Annemarie's last thought (in bold print)? Yes or No. Why or Why not? Explain.
1. In Chptr. 3, Annemarie discovers that Mrs. Hirsch's button shop has been closed. She questions in her mind, "Where was Mrs. Hirsch"? "The Hirsch family had gone "somewhere". Why do you think the word "somewhere" has been written in italics? What might it signify. Explain.
2. In Chptr. 3, Annermarie calms herself by thinking, "It is only in fairy tales that people were called upon to be so brave, to die for one another. Not in real life Denmark". Annemarie later thinks that she is glad to be an ordinary person who would never be called upon for courage. Do you agree or disagree with Annemarie's last thought (in bold print)? Yes or No. Why or Why not? Explain.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTION FOR NUMBER THE STARS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW IS YOUR RESPONSE QUESTION FOR NUMBER THE STARS:
1. How would you describe the "mood" of the novel after the first two chapters? How does the novel make you feel so far? What thoughts have come to your mind while reading the first two chapters?
1. How would you describe the "mood" of the novel after the first two chapters? How does the novel make you feel so far? What thoughts have come to your mind while reading the first two chapters?
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 2, NUMBER THE STARS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 2 OF NUMBER THE STARS:
1. In Chptr. 2, a little boy in the crowd looked at a soldier and said, "All of Denmark is King Christian's body guard". Explain what the little boy meant by his statement. Be specific. What might that mean to the people of Denmark?
2. Since the death of Lise, everyone seemed changed. In addition, Copenhagen, Denmark, was not the same since the Nazis occupation. "The whole world had changed. Only the fairy tales remained the same". Explain the meaning and significance of the quoted sentences.
1. In Chptr. 2, a little boy in the crowd looked at a soldier and said, "All of Denmark is King Christian's body guard". Explain what the little boy meant by his statement. Be specific. What might that mean to the people of Denmark?
2. Since the death of Lise, everyone seemed changed. In addition, Copenhagen, Denmark, was not the same since the Nazis occupation. "The whole world had changed. Only the fairy tales remained the same". Explain the meaning and significance of the quoted sentences.
Monday, December 7, 2015
WELCOME TO NUMBER THE STARS...RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! WE ARE BACK ON THE BLOG AS WE BEGIN OUR NOVEL STUDY OF NUMBER THE STARS. BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 1:
1. In the beginning of Chptr. 1, Lois Lowry references a physical feature of both Annemarie and Ellen. She states, "Annemarie's silvery blonde hair flew behind her, and Ellen's dark pigtails bounced against her shoulders". What do you believe is Lowry's purpose for including such detail about each of the characters? Explain.
2. After being stopped by the soldiers on the street corner, Annemarie looked back to see that Ellen's face, usually rosy-cheeked, was pale and her dark eyes were wide. Why and/or what may be the cause for Ellen's expression? Explain.
3. Peter Nielson often brought the "Free Danes", a Danish newspaper, to the Johansens. He was very careful in his delivery and after Mama and Papa read the paper, Mama always burned it. What might be the reason for hiding and/or being so careful in delivering the paper? What would make Mama burn the paper after it was read? Be specific in your explanation?
1. In the beginning of Chptr. 1, Lois Lowry references a physical feature of both Annemarie and Ellen. She states, "Annemarie's silvery blonde hair flew behind her, and Ellen's dark pigtails bounced against her shoulders". What do you believe is Lowry's purpose for including such detail about each of the characters? Explain.
2. After being stopped by the soldiers on the street corner, Annemarie looked back to see that Ellen's face, usually rosy-cheeked, was pale and her dark eyes were wide. Why and/or what may be the cause for Ellen's expression? Explain.
3. Peter Nielson often brought the "Free Danes", a Danish newspaper, to the Johansens. He was very careful in his delivery and after Mama and Papa read the paper, Mama always burned it. What might be the reason for hiding and/or being so careful in delivering the paper? What would make Mama burn the paper after it was read? Be specific in your explanation?
Thursday, November 5, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTION FOR CHPTR. 19, HATCHET, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW IS YOUR RESPONSE QUESTION FOR CHPTR. 19 OF HATCHET:
1. In Chptr. 19, Brian finds his "treasures" within the backpack. However, he has "up and down" feelings about what he has found. Brian thinks, "The pack was wonderful, but it removed him from where he was and what he had to know". Explain Brian's thinking. Be specific.
1. In Chptr. 19, Brian finds his "treasures" within the backpack. However, he has "up and down" feelings about what he has found. Brian thinks, "The pack was wonderful, but it removed him from where he was and what he had to know". Explain Brian's thinking. Be specific.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTION FOR HATCHET, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW IS YOUR RESPONSE QUESTION FOR HATCHET:
1. Although we have NOT read Chptr. 19 yet, Chptr. 19 begins with the word "TREASURE". Not too far into the chapter, Brian references that he has stumbled upon "INCREDIBLE WEALTH". Predict and explain what Brian might mean from the quoted, bold printed words. Be specific.
1. Although we have NOT read Chptr. 19 yet, Chptr. 19 begins with the word "TREASURE". Not too far into the chapter, Brian references that he has stumbled upon "INCREDIBLE WEALTH". Predict and explain what Brian might mean from the quoted, bold printed words. Be specific.
Monday, November 2, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 18, HATCHET, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 18 OF HATCHET:
1. In Chptr. 18 when Brian dropped the hatchet into the lake, he said, "That was the kind of thing I would have done before," he said to the lake, to the sky, to the trees. "When I came here--I would have done that. Not now. Not now..." Explain why Brian is so convinced that he would have dropped the hatchet when he first arrived in the wilderness.
2. In Chptr. 18, as Brian made his way into the plane, Gary Paulsen writes that Brian "eeled" in through the cables and formers. How does the quoted word help you visualize what Brian is doing. Explain in detail.
1. In Chptr. 18 when Brian dropped the hatchet into the lake, he said, "That was the kind of thing I would have done before," he said to the lake, to the sky, to the trees. "When I came here--I would have done that. Not now. Not now..." Explain why Brian is so convinced that he would have dropped the hatchet when he first arrived in the wilderness.
2. In Chptr. 18, as Brian made his way into the plane, Gary Paulsen writes that Brian "eeled" in through the cables and formers. How does the quoted word help you visualize what Brian is doing. Explain in detail.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTION FOR HATCHET, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW IS YOUR RESPONSE QUESTION FOR HATCHET:
Brian has seen the tail of the plane sticking up from the water as a result of the tornado. His mind begins to think about a survival pack in the plane. Brian thinks, "If I could get at the pack and just get some of those things, I would be rich. So rich, if I could get at the pack". Explain what Brian means when he says he will be "so rich".
Brian has seen the tail of the plane sticking up from the water as a result of the tornado. His mind begins to think about a survival pack in the plane. Brian thinks, "If I could get at the pack and just get some of those things, I would be rich. So rich, if I could get at the pack". Explain what Brian means when he says he will be "so rich".
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 17, HATCHET, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 17 OF HATCHET:
1. In Chptr. 17, Brian takes the time to sit back and take in the beauty of his surroundings; the sights, smells, sounds of it all. Brian wondered if he somehow got out of his current situation and returned home, would he go back to living the way he had lived prior to the crash, or would it be just the opposite? In other words, would he view life and his surroundings differently? What are your thoughts? Explain.
2. Brian assesses the damage as a result of the tornado and decides what needs to be done. He studied the problem, again. Sense, he had to use his sense. That's all it took to solve problems--just sense. Explain what Brian means by the red bold printed statement.
1. In Chptr. 17, Brian takes the time to sit back and take in the beauty of his surroundings; the sights, smells, sounds of it all. Brian wondered if he somehow got out of his current situation and returned home, would he go back to living the way he had lived prior to the crash, or would it be just the opposite? In other words, would he view life and his surroundings differently? What are your thoughts? Explain.
2. Brian assesses the damage as a result of the tornado and decides what needs to be done. He studied the problem, again. Sense, he had to use his sense. That's all it took to solve problems--just sense. Explain what Brian means by the red bold printed statement.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 16, HATCHET, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 16 OF HATCHET:
1. In Chptr. 16, Brian had been attacked by a moose and hit by a tornado. Just like that...everything changed. Brian thinks, "A flip of some giant coin and he was the loser".
But, Brian thinks, "There is a difference now--there really is a difference. I might be hit, but I'm not done". What do you think Brian means by the red, bold printed quote. Be specific.
2. In Chptr. 16, Brian "tests" nature. He thinks, "Come on--is that the best you can do? Is that the only thing you can hit me with--a moose and a tornado?" It was at this point that Brian realized he had a job to do. However, there was a difference now. Brian had changed, and he was tough. Brian thinks, "I'm tough where it counts--tough in the head". Explain what the final quote (in bold print) means.
1. In Chptr. 16, Brian had been attacked by a moose and hit by a tornado. Just like that...everything changed. Brian thinks, "A flip of some giant coin and he was the loser".
But, Brian thinks, "There is a difference now--there really is a difference. I might be hit, but I'm not done". What do you think Brian means by the red, bold printed quote. Be specific.
2. In Chptr. 16, Brian "tests" nature. He thinks, "Come on--is that the best you can do? Is that the only thing you can hit me with--a moose and a tornado?" It was at this point that Brian realized he had a job to do. However, there was a difference now. Brian had changed, and he was tough. Brian thinks, "I'm tough where it counts--tough in the head". Explain what the final quote (in bold print) means.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 15, HATCHET, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 15 OF HATCHET:
1. In Chptr. 15, Brian thinks about "patience"; so much of what he was doing was patience--waiting and thinking and doing things right. He then continues his thought process, "So much of all this, so much of all living was patience and thinking." Explain Brian's latter thought.
2. At the end of the Chptr., Brian thinks, "Never. Never in all the food, all the hamburgers and malts, all the fries or meals at home, never in all the candy or pies or cakes, etc. ...never had he tasted something as fine as that first bite...First Meat...Foolbird. Explain why Brian feels the way he does about his "First Meat". What makes "First Meat" so special?
1. In Chptr. 15, Brian thinks about "patience"; so much of what he was doing was patience--waiting and thinking and doing things right. He then continues his thought process, "So much of all this, so much of all living was patience and thinking." Explain Brian's latter thought.
2. At the end of the Chptr., Brian thinks, "Never. Never in all the food, all the hamburgers and malts, all the fries or meals at home, never in all the candy or pies or cakes, etc. ...never had he tasted something as fine as that first bite...First Meat...Foolbird. Explain why Brian feels the way he does about his "First Meat". What makes "First Meat" so special?
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 14, HATCHET, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 14 OF HATCHET:
1. In Chptr. 14, Brian thinks about the few times in his survival process that he was "lazy"--that he didn't complete things far enough to make them right. However, one thing Brian did learn was that "Nothing in nature was lazy". Explain what the quoted phrase means. Be specific.
2. People often think of "mistakes" as something negative or bad. What might be the advantage(s) to Brian in making "mistakes". Give examples and explain.
1. In Chptr. 14, Brian thinks about the few times in his survival process that he was "lazy"--that he didn't complete things far enough to make them right. However, one thing Brian did learn was that "Nothing in nature was lazy". Explain what the quoted phrase means. Be specific.
2. People often think of "mistakes" as something negative or bad. What might be the advantage(s) to Brian in making "mistakes". Give examples and explain.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTION FOR HATCHET, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW IS YOUR RESPONSE QUESTION FOR HATCHET:
This is a two (2) part question. Be sure to answer both parts and EXPLAIN.
1. Brian has experienced many challenges, and we have discussed how Brian has grown as a result of his conflict. What have you learned about life from what you have been reading? Has this changed the way you think? Explain.
This is a two (2) part question. Be sure to answer both parts and EXPLAIN.
1. Brian has experienced many challenges, and we have discussed how Brian has grown as a result of his conflict. What have you learned about life from what you have been reading? Has this changed the way you think? Explain.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 13, HATCHET, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 13 OF HATCHET:
1. In Chptr. 13, Brian realizes he is not the same. The potential "rescue" plane flying over has changed him. One of the new things was that "he would not die, he would not let death in again". What do you think Brian means by the quoted statement above. Explain and be specific.
2. At the end of the chapter, Brian talks about "hope". Not hope that he would be rescued--that was gone. But he had hope in his knowledge. Brian says, "I am full of tough hope". What does Brian mean when he says he is full of "tough hope"? Explain.
1. In Chptr. 13, Brian realizes he is not the same. The potential "rescue" plane flying over has changed him. One of the new things was that "he would not die, he would not let death in again". What do you think Brian means by the quoted statement above. Explain and be specific.
2. At the end of the chapter, Brian talks about "hope". Not hope that he would be rescued--that was gone. But he had hope in his knowledge. Brian says, "I am full of tough hope". What does Brian mean when he says he is full of "tough hope"? Explain.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTION FOR HATCHET, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW IS YOUR RESPONSE QUESTION FOR HATCHET:
**THIS IS A THREE (3) PART QUESTION. BE SURE TO ANSWER ALL PARTS.**
1. We have learned a lot about Brian during his efforts to survive. What are some of Brian's character traits that you have learned about him that you admire?
(a) State the character trait.
(b) Tell how the character trait has affected Brian's survival.
(c) Be sure to cite examples from the novel that support the character traits you admire.
**THIS IS A THREE (3) PART QUESTION. BE SURE TO ANSWER ALL PARTS.**
1. We have learned a lot about Brian during his efforts to survive. What are some of Brian's character traits that you have learned about him that you admire?
(a) State the character trait.
(b) Tell how the character trait has affected Brian's survival.
(c) Be sure to cite examples from the novel that support the character traits you admire.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 12, HATCHET, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 12 OF HATCHET:
1. In Chptr. 12, Brian was surprised to feel full from eating the raspberries and drinking the red berry juice. For so long, he has only known the hunger. He realized that although he felt full, there was still a hunger there, but not like it was before--not one that was tearing at him.
Brian thought, "This was hunger that he knew would be there always, even when he had food--a hunger that made him look for things, see things. A hunger to make him hunt."
Explain the bold-printed thoughts of Brian regarding hunger. Be specific.
2. In Chptr. 12, Brian realizes that after eating all of the berries he did that his stomach still caved in. He came to the conclusion that his stomach must have shrunk. What is meant by the bold-printed (red) phrase? Did Brian's stomach really shrink? Yes or No and Explain.
1. In Chptr. 12, Brian was surprised to feel full from eating the raspberries and drinking the red berry juice. For so long, he has only known the hunger. He realized that although he felt full, there was still a hunger there, but not like it was before--not one that was tearing at him.
Brian thought, "This was hunger that he knew would be there always, even when he had food--a hunger that made him look for things, see things. A hunger to make him hunt."
Explain the bold-printed thoughts of Brian regarding hunger. Be specific.
2. In Chptr. 12, Brian realizes that after eating all of the berries he did that his stomach still caved in. He came to the conclusion that his stomach must have shrunk. What is meant by the bold-printed (red) phrase? Did Brian's stomach really shrink? Yes or No and Explain.
Monday, October 12, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR HATCHET, MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR HATCHET:
1. What is a survival skill that Brian learns quickly? Give details describing this survival skill.
2. We have discussed the theme of "friendship" and how "fire" has become Brian's friend. Do you think "fire" can also be considered an "enemy" to Brian? Yes or No. Why or Why not? Explain.
1. What is a survival skill that Brian learns quickly? Give details describing this survival skill.
2. We have discussed the theme of "friendship" and how "fire" has become Brian's friend. Do you think "fire" can also be considered an "enemy" to Brian? Yes or No. Why or Why not? Explain.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 11, HATCHET, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 11 OF HATCHET:
1. In Chptr. 11, Brian is beginning to gain some control of his situation. However, his body has changed, but more importantly, was the change in his mind--or in the way he was--was becoming. Brian thinks, "I am not the same. I see, I hear differently". What does the bold-faced quote from Brian's thoughts mean? Explain and be specific.
2. In Chptr. 11, Brian uses an example of figurative language (repetition) when he says, "There are these things to do". What does Brian mean by this repeated phrase?
1. In Chptr. 11, Brian is beginning to gain some control of his situation. However, his body has changed, but more importantly, was the change in his mind--or in the way he was--was becoming. Brian thinks, "I am not the same. I see, I hear differently". What does the bold-faced quote from Brian's thoughts mean? Explain and be specific.
2. In Chptr. 11, Brian uses an example of figurative language (repetition) when he says, "There are these things to do". What does Brian mean by this repeated phrase?
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTION FOR CHPTR. 10, HATCHET, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW IS YOUR RESPONSE QUESTION FOR CHPTR. 10 OF HATCHET:
1. In Chptr. 10, Brian discovers some animal tracks. He sat in the sand trying to read the tracks; not knowing, not understanding. He thought to himself, "Why would anything wild come up from the water to play in the sand? "Not that way, animals weren't that way", he thought.
After these thoughts, Brian smiled. "City boy", he thought. "Oh, you city boy with your city ways". "City boy with your city ways". Explain what Brian means by his repetition phrase. Why does Brian reference himself as a "city boy"? Be specific.
1. In Chptr. 10, Brian discovers some animal tracks. He sat in the sand trying to read the tracks; not knowing, not understanding. He thought to himself, "Why would anything wild come up from the water to play in the sand? "Not that way, animals weren't that way", he thought.
After these thoughts, Brian smiled. "City boy", he thought. "Oh, you city boy with your city ways". "City boy with your city ways". Explain what Brian means by his repetition phrase. Why does Brian reference himself as a "city boy"? Be specific.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
BLOG RESPONSE QUESTION FOR CHPTR. 9, HATCHET, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW IS YOUR RESPONSE QUESTION FOR CHPTR. 9 OF HATCHET:
1. In Chptr. 9, Brian worked very hard to get sparks to ignite and to create a fire with his hatchet. Explain and give details as to how Brian applied the "Scientific Method" to create fire.
1. In Chptr. 9, Brian worked very hard to get sparks to ignite and to create a fire with his hatchet. Explain and give details as to how Brian applied the "Scientific Method" to create fire.
Monday, October 5, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 9, HATCHET, MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 9 OF HATCHET:
1. In his attempt to build a fire, Brian realizes that he needed something finer, something soft and fine and fluffy to catch the bits of fire. He thought, "Shredded paper would be nice, but he had no paper."
Brian, later dug into his pockets and found the twenty-dollar bill in his wallet to use as paper for the fire. "Paper." "Worthless paper out here." Explain what Brian means when he says, "Worthless paper out here".
2. In Chptr. 9, Brian finds a "friend" that he calls "fire". Think about what it means to be a friend. How does the meaning apply to "fire". Explain and be specific.
1. In his attempt to build a fire, Brian realizes that he needed something finer, something soft and fine and fluffy to catch the bits of fire. He thought, "Shredded paper would be nice, but he had no paper."
Brian, later dug into his pockets and found the twenty-dollar bill in his wallet to use as paper for the fire. "Paper." "Worthless paper out here." Explain what Brian means when he says, "Worthless paper out here".
2. In Chptr. 9, Brian finds a "friend" that he calls "fire". Think about what it means to be a friend. How does the meaning apply to "fire". Explain and be specific.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 8 OF HATCHET, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 8 OF HATCHET:
1. In Chptr. 8, Brian recalls crying in the corner of the dark cave, and it was at that time he learned "the most important rule of survival was that feeling sorry for yourself didn't work". Explain what this "learning lesson" means. Give details and support your response.
2. Brian discovers that the hatchet was the key to it all--fire. Although Brian has come to this realization, do you think it will be easy for Brian to make a fire? Yes or No. Why or Why not?
1. In Chptr. 8, Brian recalls crying in the corner of the dark cave, and it was at that time he learned "the most important rule of survival was that feeling sorry for yourself didn't work". Explain what this "learning lesson" means. Give details and support your response.
2. Brian discovers that the hatchet was the key to it all--fire. Although Brian has come to this realization, do you think it will be easy for Brian to make a fire? Yes or No. Why or Why not?
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
BLOG RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR HATCHET, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR HATCHET:
1. Thinking back on our most recent chapters of Hatchet, specifically, Chptr. 7, when Brian encounters the bear, is there anything that you would have done differently if you had been Brian in that situation? Explain. Be specific.
2. Make a list of some of the events in Chptrs. 1-7 that have caused suspense in the novel?
1. Thinking back on our most recent chapters of Hatchet, specifically, Chptr. 7, when Brian encounters the bear, is there anything that you would have done differently if you had been Brian in that situation? Explain. Be specific.
2. Make a list of some of the events in Chptrs. 1-7 that have caused suspense in the novel?
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 7, HATCHET, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 7 OF HATCHET:
1. In Chptr. 7, Brian does not like what he sees as he saw his reflection in the water. "Ugly; very, very ugly" he thought. He slaps the water with his hand to destroy the mirror. Explain what is meant by Brian trying to destroy the mirror. Be specific.
2. In Chptr. 7, Brian encounters a bear. Yet, the bear causes him no harm. Regardless, the encounter is very much still in Brian's thoughts. As darkness came into his shelter, Brian took the hatchet out of his belt, putting it by his head and holding the handle. Why do you think Brian chose to keep the hatchet, for the very first time, close to him. Explain.
1. In Chptr. 7, Brian does not like what he sees as he saw his reflection in the water. "Ugly; very, very ugly" he thought. He slaps the water with his hand to destroy the mirror. Explain what is meant by Brian trying to destroy the mirror. Be specific.
2. In Chptr. 7, Brian encounters a bear. Yet, the bear causes him no harm. Regardless, the encounter is very much still in Brian's thoughts. As darkness came into his shelter, Brian took the hatchet out of his belt, putting it by his head and holding the handle. Why do you think Brian chose to keep the hatchet, for the very first time, close to him. Explain.
Monday, September 28, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 6, HATCHET, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 6 OF HATCHET:
1. In Chptr. 6, Brian was thinking about the time of day based on the sun. More importantly, in using the sun to reflect on the time of day, Brian began thinking about what his Mom would be doing. Brian thinks, "Today she would be going to see him. Explain the significance of the word "him" being written in italics. What is the meaning behind using the italics?
2. Brian determined that as long as he stayed close to the lake, so he could keep the water on his right, he wouldn't get lost while looking for berries/food. "Simple. Keep it simple. I am Brian Robeson..." Explain why Brian's thinking (what is quoted) might be beneficial to his survival. Be specific.
1. In Chptr. 6, Brian was thinking about the time of day based on the sun. More importantly, in using the sun to reflect on the time of day, Brian began thinking about what his Mom would be doing. Brian thinks, "Today she would be going to see him. Explain the significance of the word "him" being written in italics. What is the meaning behind using the italics?
2. Brian determined that as long as he stayed close to the lake, so he could keep the water on his right, he wouldn't get lost while looking for berries/food. "Simple. Keep it simple. I am Brian Robeson..." Explain why Brian's thinking (what is quoted) might be beneficial to his survival. Be specific.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR HATCHET, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR HATCHET:
1. What was the key event that led to the problem in the novel? Explain.
2. If you were to give a title to Chptr. 5, what title would you use? Think about the events in
Chptr. 5; perhaps even the main idea.
1. What was the key event that led to the problem in the novel? Explain.
2. If you were to give a title to Chptr. 5, what title would you use? Think about the events in
Chptr. 5; perhaps even the main idea.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 5, HATCHET, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 5 OF HATCHET:
1. In Chptr. 5, Brian knows that he is alone in the north woods of Canada. However, he is noted as thinking, "Here I am and that is nowhere". What does Brian mean by his thoughts? Explain.
2. Brian learned from his English teacher, Perpich, that thinking positive and staying on top of things was important. Perpich was always telling his kids to get motivated. Perpich also drummed into the heads of his students the following: "You are your most valuable asset. Don't forget that. You are the best thing you have."
(a) Explain what Perpich means by what is quoted and in bold red print above.
(b) Explain how this quote and thought process might benefit Brian in his current situation. Be specific.
**Be sure you answered both parts of Question #2 above.**
1. In Chptr. 5, Brian knows that he is alone in the north woods of Canada. However, he is noted as thinking, "Here I am and that is nowhere". What does Brian mean by his thoughts? Explain.
2. Brian learned from his English teacher, Perpich, that thinking positive and staying on top of things was important. Perpich was always telling his kids to get motivated. Perpich also drummed into the heads of his students the following: "You are your most valuable asset. Don't forget that. You are the best thing you have."
(a) Explain what Perpich means by what is quoted and in bold red print above.
(b) Explain how this quote and thought process might benefit Brian in his current situation. Be specific.
**Be sure you answered both parts of Question #2 above.**
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 4 OF HATCHET, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 4, OF HATCHET:
1. In Chptr. 4, Brian thinks..."It was over then. The crash". He was alive. The crash is over and I am alive; he thought. Then his eyes closed and he lowered his head for minutes that seemed longer. When he opened them again it was evening. . .
In the above event from Chptr. 4, what can we infer happened to Brian? Explain your reasoning. Be specific.
2. In Chptr. 4, as Brian looked at his surroundings, again, he could see the reflections of the trees at the other end of the lake. Upside down in the water they seemed like another forest, an upside-down forest to match the real one.
Explain what is meant by the above (red) sentence. Use details and be specific.
1. In Chptr. 4, Brian thinks..."It was over then. The crash". He was alive. The crash is over and I am alive; he thought. Then his eyes closed and he lowered his head for minutes that seemed longer. When he opened them again it was evening. . .
In the above event from Chptr. 4, what can we infer happened to Brian? Explain your reasoning. Be specific.
2. In Chptr. 4, as Brian looked at his surroundings, again, he could see the reflections of the trees at the other end of the lake. Upside down in the water they seemed like another forest, an upside-down forest to match the real one.
Explain what is meant by the above (red) sentence. Use details and be specific.
Monday, September 21, 2015
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR 3, HATCHET, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 3 OF HATCHET: BE SURE TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS IN COMPLETE SENTENCES AND RESPOND TO ONE OTHER STUDENT'S COMMENTS IN YOUR CLASS.
1. In Chptr. 3, the Cessna has already run out of fuel, and the plane is going down. Brian's thought was "Going to Die". As he tries to fly the plane, "The plane went into a glide, a very fast glide that ate altitude, and suddenly there weren't any lakes."
Focusing on the sentence in red, explain what the bold and italicized words (ate altitude) mean.
Be specific.
2. At the end of Chptr. 3, Brian experienced a color that he had never seen before, a color that exploded in his mind with the pain and he was gone, gone from it all, spiraling out into the world, spiraling out into nothing. Nothing.
Explain what is meant by this experience. What really happened to Brian?
1. In Chptr. 3, the Cessna has already run out of fuel, and the plane is going down. Brian's thought was "Going to Die". As he tries to fly the plane, "The plane went into a glide, a very fast glide that ate altitude, and suddenly there weren't any lakes."
Focusing on the sentence in red, explain what the bold and italicized words (ate altitude) mean.
Be specific.
2. At the end of Chptr. 3, Brian experienced a color that he had never seen before, a color that exploded in his mind with the pain and he was gone, gone from it all, spiraling out into the world, spiraling out into nothing. Nothing.
Explain what is meant by this experience. What really happened to Brian?
Thursday, September 17, 2015
I PROMISE RESPONSE TO MR. DIXSON
RESPONSE QUESTION FOR CLASS ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! I'M EXCITED FOR YOU TO START WORKING WITH THE BLOG FOR YOUR READING ASSIGNMENTS. WE WILL BE DIGGING DEEPER INTO THE THOUGHT PROCESSES OF OUR NOVEL STUDY; THEREFORE, ENHANCING OUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS.
Your class assignment today is to write a promise to Mr. Dixson that you will use Ms. Z's Blog
appropriately; respecting others comments and completing all assignments.
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! I'M EXCITED FOR YOU TO START WORKING WITH THE BLOG FOR YOUR READING ASSIGNMENTS. WE WILL BE DIGGING DEEPER INTO THE THOUGHT PROCESSES OF OUR NOVEL STUDY; THEREFORE, ENHANCING OUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS.
Your class assignment today is to write a promise to Mr. Dixson that you will use Ms. Z's Blog
appropriately; respecting others comments and completing all assignments.
WELCOME TO MY BLOG, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADERS!!
HELLO, FABULOUS STUDENTS! TODAY WE BEGIN THE USE OF MY BLOG TO ENHANCE AND DEVELOP OUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS.
YOU WILL HAVE YOUR FIRST HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT TONIGHT ON THE BLOG...REMEMBER, YOU MUST BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS OPINIONS IN RESPONSE TO MY QUESTIONS.
EACH OF YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANSWERING MY QUESTION AND POLITELY RESPONDING TO ANOTHER STUDENT'S RESPONSE.
ALL HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE POSTED BY 4:30 PM.
ENJOY, HAVE FUN....BUT BE RESPONSIBLE!!
YOU WILL HAVE YOUR FIRST HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT TONIGHT ON THE BLOG...REMEMBER, YOU MUST BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS OPINIONS IN RESPONSE TO MY QUESTIONS.
EACH OF YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANSWERING MY QUESTION AND POLITELY RESPONDING TO ANOTHER STUDENT'S RESPONSE.
ALL HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE POSTED BY 4:30 PM.
ENJOY, HAVE FUN....BUT BE RESPONSIBLE!!
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