Mrs. Cobb's Web Site

Smarticals Class

Archive for the ‘The Art of Keeping Cool’


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 November 9, 2010 Art of Keeping Cool

Why was Abel running?  What should Robert do?  What would you do?

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 The Art of Keeping Cool November 1, 2010

What inferences can you draw about Abel Hoffman and how trouble follows him wherever he goes?

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 Art of Keeping Cool October 28

  What inference can you make about Elliot not placing himself in the pictures he draws?

Group Question The Art of Keeping Cool October 26, 2010

Predict why Abel Hoffman is using the secret entrance.  Support your prediction.

The Art of Keeping Cool October 21 Group Question

What are the implications of the sightings of German U-boats for Robert, Elliot, townspeople and Abel Hoffman?

The Art of Keeping Cool October 20 Reading Journal ch 3

Who would you rather befriend Elliot or Robert?  Give support for your answer.

October 18, 2010 Reading Journal ch 1-3

Why do you think Elliot acts the way he does?