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

Week 2 Discussion Question

Why do you think Howie doesn't tell Miss Gossim what he knows is about to happen to her? If Lomister does fire her, why will this be so hard for Howie? Please use examples from the story to support your answer.

Please write you response in RAD format. Check your spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization before you post.

Wyman - Week 2 Agenda

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

Monday, April 14th

- Group Discussion

- Begin Reading Chapters 7 and 8 (finish for homework)

Tuesday, April 15th
- Write 2 Succinct Sentences  (one for Chapter 7, one for Chapter 8)

- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read so far

- Read Chapters 9 and 10 (finish for homework if necessary) 

Wednesday, April 16th 

- Write 2 Succinct Sentences (one for Chapter 9, one for Chapter 10) 
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder 
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read so far  

- Begin Character Diary/Blog Question 

- Read Chapters 11 and 12 (finish for homework if necessary)                                                                                         

Thursday, April 17th 
- Write 2 Succinct Sentences (one for Chapter 11, one for Chapter 12) 
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder 
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you read

- Work on Character Diary/Blog Question
- Finish folder work/blog for homework if necessary
                                                                                       
Friday, April 18th 
- Group Discussion 
- Turn in Folder Group     
                                                                                  

You will also need to complete one Character Diary from the point of 
view of one of the characters from your book. You can choose which 
character to use. 

When I collect your folders on Friday I will be looking for:

- 6 Succinct Sentences 

- 3 Vocabulary Words  

- 6 Quality Questions

- 1 completed Character Diary

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

Week 1 Discussion Question

Denny and Howie believe that their Principal, Dr. Lomister, is a Nazi spy. What are some of the clues from Chapters 2- 4 that lead them to think this (use specific examples from the book)? Do you think he is a spy too why or why not (explain your thinking)?

Make sure to write in complete sentences using a RAD response (restate, answer, use details to support). You should use specific examples from the book. Make sure to edit your work before you post it to the site (you should type it in your 'blogging doc' first). Show me your best thinking!

Wyman - Week 1 Agenda (April 7th - April 11th)

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

Monday, April 7th

- Read Chapter 1 and 2 in class together (begin sticky notes)
- Write 2 Succinct Sentences  (one for Chapter 1, one for Chapter 2)
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read so far

Tuesday, April 8th
- Finish work from Monday
- Read Chapters 3 and 4 (finish for homework if necessary)

Wednesday, April 9th - Write 2 Succinct Sentences (one for Chapter 3, one for Chapter 4) 
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder 
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read so far 
(you choose what 2 types) 

- Begin Character Diary/Blog Question 

- Read Chapters 5 and 6 (finish for homework if necessary)                                                                                         

Thursday, April 10th 
- Write 2 Succinct Sentences (one for Chapter 5, one for Chapter 6) 
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder 
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapter you read (you choose what 2 types) 

- Work on Character Diary/Blog Question
- Finish folder work for homework if necessary
                                                                                       
Friday, April 11th 
- Group Discussion 
- Turn in Folder Group                                                                                       

You will also need to complete one Character Diary from the point of 
view of one of the characters from your book. You can choose which 
character to use. 

When I collect your folders on Friday I will be looking for:

- 6 Succinct Sentences (for having read 6 chapters so far),

- 3 Vocabulary Words  

- 6 Quality Questions

- 1 completed Character Diary

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