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Reading Journals November 18, 2010

Did the end of the book leave you satisfied or unsatisfied?  Explain your answer.  Also, what questions did the book leave you with?  It could be about the book, characters or World War II.

Eyes of the Emperor

When the boys are told that their job as they are training the dogs it to the bait, they are terrified.  Why do you think no one speaks out against this decision?

Group Question Number the Stars November 17, 2010

What are ways people can be resistant or defiant without physically fighting?  Is it better to be defiant openly or in a way that is more concealed or “undercover”?  Why?

Group Question November 10, 2010 Number the Stars

What do you think is in the packet that is so critical for Uncle Henrik to receive?  What are the implications if hd does not receive the packet?

Homework November 8, 2010

Math 3rd  pg 189 Student Guide

Spelling

Wordly Wise lesson 7a, 7b

Reading:  Number the Stars ch 12, 13, 14

Eyes of the Emperor ch 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

The Art of Keeping Cool chapter 8 and 9

When my Name was Keoko ch 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21

Please summarize the assigned chapters for your reading journal.

Group question Number the Stars November 2, 2010

Why did no one help Mama when the soldier slapped her?  Was there anything that could be done, why or why not?

Reading Journal assignnment November 1, 2010

Number the Stars ch 10-11

Reading Journal-What does Peter mean when he says, “As soon as I deliver my group, I must move on.   There is other work to be done tonight?”

Keoko Read chapters 13, 14, 15, 16

Where is Uncle?  Give support for your answer.

The Art of Keeping Cool chapter 6 and 7

Why do you think Robert defends Abel Hoffman?

Eyes of the Emperor chapt 15, 16, 17 and 18

Where do you think Eddy is going?  Make predictions about what is going to happen.

Group Question Stars October 28

It would have been safer for the Johansens not to risk their lives by trying to hide Ellen and help her family.  Why do you think they wen to all that trouble to help other peope?

Group Question Stars October 26

What inference do the soldiers make about Ellen?  On what evidence do they base their conclusions?

Stars-October 20, 2010 Reading Journal ch 3-4

What are the implications of Mrs. Hirsch’s closed button shop?

Group Question

What inferences can you draw from the story about the King of Denmark?  What important decisions does he make?  Do you think his questions are wise?  Why or why not?