Final Post - End of Book Thoughts

Your journey with Don't You Know There's A War On? has come to an end, I hope you enjoyed it. I want you to spend some time reflecting on the book. Think about the characters, the time period, the main events in the story, what did you enjoy most about the book? Was there anything you didn't like about the book? What did you think about the way the story ended? Was there anything you wish would have happened that didn't?

Please use specific details from the story to support your thinking. Be honest about your feelings and thinking, this is your time to reflect on your book. Make sure to answer ALL questions.

Week 5 Discussion Question

The book is called "Don't You Know There's A War On?" and this phrase is mentioned many times throughout the story. What does this saying mean? Why do so many people use it throughout the story? Why do you think it allows people to get away with so much? Make sure to use specific examples from the story to support your thinking.

Make sure to answer the question with a RAD response and use details from the text to support your answer. Please check your grammar, spelling, capitalization, and conventions before submitting your response.

Wyman - Week 5 Agenda (May 5th - May 9th)

Here is your agenda for this week. This is what you should be working on and completing each day. Enjoy! 
Monday, May 5th:

- Group Discussions

- Read Chapters 31 - 34 (finish for homework)

 

Tuesday, May 6th:

- Write a Succinct Sentences for Chapters 31 - 34

- Complete 1 Vocabulary Word

- Write 2 Quality Questions

- Read Chapters 35 - 40 (finish for homework)

 

Wednesday, May 7th:

- Write a Succinct Sentences for Chapters 41 - 46

- Complete 1 Vocabulary Word

- Write 2 Quality Questions

- Begin Character Diary/Blog Question

- Read Chapters 41 - 46 (finish for homework)

 

Thursday, May 8th:

- Write a Succinct Sentences for Chapters

- Finish Vocabulary Words

- Write 2 Quality Questions

- Work on Character Diary/Blog Question/Comments

- Folder Work/Blog Work for homework

- Read Chapters 47 - 50 (finish for homework)

 

Friday, May 9th:

- Finish Folder Work/Blog Posts

- Turn in Folder

 

What I Will Be Looking For Friday:

- 20 Succinct Sentences

- 6 Quality Questions

- 3 Vocabulary Words

- 1 Character Diary

- 1 Blog Post Response and at least 2 Comments

Week 4 Discussion Question

Howie decides to make a petition for the students to sign in the hopes that he can save Miss Gossim's job. The problem Howie faces though is that he promised her he wouldn't tell anyone about what is going on in her life. Howie ultimately decides that he has to do something by saying, "I couldn't do nothing for my pop, or Denny's dad, but I could do something for Miss Gossim...doing something was better than doing nothing." Do you agree with Howie's decision to write the petition, why or why not? Why do you think he really did it, even though he knew he was breaking a promise? Miss Gossim says to Howie, "Please, please, please don't try to help me again." Do you think Howie will listen, why or why not? Make sure to support your thinking with examples from the book!

Make sure to answer the question with a RAD response and use details from the text to support your answer. Please check your grammar, spelling, capitalization, and conventions before submitting your response.

Wyman - Week 4 Agenda (April 28th - May 2nd)

Here is your agenda for this week. This is what you should be working on and completing each day. Enjoy! 

Monday, April 28th:

- Read Chapters 22 and 23 in class

- Complete 1 Vocabulary Word

- Write a Succinct Sentence for 22 and 23

- Write 2 Questions

- Read Chapters 24 and 25 (finish for homework)

 

Tuesday, April 29th:

- Write a Succinct Sentence for Chapters 24 and 25

- Complete 1 Vocabulary Word

- Write 2 Quality Questions

- Read Chapters 26 and 27 (finish for homework)

 

Wednesday, April 30th:

- Write a Succinct Sentence for Chapters 26 and 27

- Complete 1 Vocabulary Word

- Write 2 Quality Questions

- Begin Character Diary/Blog Question

- Read Chapters 28, 29, and 30 (finish for homework)

 

Thursday, May 1st:

- Write a Succinct Sentence for Chapters 28, 29, and 30

- Finish Vocabulary Words

- Write 2 Quality Questions

- Work on Character Diary/Blog Question/Comments

- Finish Folder Work/Blog Work for homework

 

Friday, May 2nd:

- Group Discussion

- Turn in Folder

 

What I Will Be Looking For Friday:

- 9 Succinct Sentences

- 8 Quality Questions

- 3 Vocabulary Words

- 1 Character Diary

- 1 Blog Post Response and at least 2 Comments

 

Week 3 Discussion Question

Howie's family finally receive a letter from their 'Pop.' They are excited until they realize it is a "Swiss-cheese letter." What does 'swiss-cheese letter' mean? After talking to his Mom, how did Howie know that something in his Pop's letter had troubled his Mom? Why is Howie worried about his Pop's safety as he tries to return home? (A clue to help you answer these questions can be found on the headlines right before Chapter 20). Make sure to answer ALL of the questions and use examples from the text to support your answer. You should also make sure to clearly explain your thinking.


Make sure to answer the question with a RAD response and use details from the text to support your answer. Please check your grammar, spelling, capitalization, and conventions before submitting your reponse.

Wyman - Week 3 Agenda (April 21st - April 25th)

Here is your agenda for this week. This is what you should be working on and completing each day.  This work will need to be done at home and will be modified because of CMASS testing. Enjoy! 

Monday, April 21st

- No School

Tuesday, April 22nd
- Read Chapters 13, 14, 15

- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read

Wednesday, April 23rd 

- Read Chapters 16, 17, 18
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read so far  

- Begin to think about/write Blog Response                                                                                                

Thursday, April 24th
- Read Chapters 19, 20, 21

- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you read

- Finish Blog Response, Comment on other posts
                                                                                       
Friday, April 25th
- Group Discussion 
  
                                                                           
When I collect your folders on Friday I will be looking for:

- 6 Quality Questions

-  All reading finished

- Answered this weeks Blog Question/Comment on other's posts