BOOK THEME~June 7

Reading Assignment for June 7: Finish book

What do you think is the overall message of the book (the theme). Provide multiple examples from the book include page numbers.

Use evidence from the story to support your answer.

Your comment should include:

First Name and Student #

- A shared inquiry response that is free of grammatical and spelling errors.

Evidence from the book.

DUE June 7

STATE OF DEPRESSION ~ MAY 31-JUNE 2

Reading Assignment for MAY 31-JUNE 2 :  Chapter 13-14

"When Tim pulls his father's bayonet off the mantel and begins to sharpen it, Mrs. Meeker says in a soft voice that he would get himself killed, and that he might as well, so that both her sons could go at once."  How would you feel if you were Tim?  How would you respond to Mrs. Meeker after she made this statement?

* Use evidence from the text to support your answer; include page numbers and quotes from the book

Your Comment Should Include:

First Name and Student #

A Shared Inquiry Response, that is free of grammatical and spelling errors.

DUE THURSDAY, JUNE 2

DEBTS FOR THE LIVING ~ MAY 23-26

Reading Assignment for MAY 23-26:  Chapters 11- 12

Mrs. Meeker quotes her husband, saying that "In war, the dead pay the debts for the living.  What does she mean by this? 


* Use evidence from the text to support your answer; include page numbers and quotes from the book.

Your Comment Should Include:

First Name and Student #

A Shared Inquiry Response, that is free of grammatical and spelling errors.

DUE THURSDAY, MAY 26.

Father has been taken ~ MAY 16-19

Reading Assignment for MAY 16-19 :  Chapters 8-10

When Tim realizes what has happened to his father, he considers what Sam would do and what his father would do.  What does Tim think Sam would do in this situation?  What is Tim's solution to this problem?  What would you have done if you were in the same situation?

* Use evidence from the text to support your answer; include page numbers and quotes from the book

Your Comment Should Include:

First Name and Student #

A Shared Inquiry Response, that is free of grammatical and spelling errors.

DUE THURSDAY, MAY 19.

Trustworthy? ~MAY 9-12

Reading Assignment for MAY 9-12:  Chapter 6-7

Use evidence from the text to support your answer; include page numbers.

Why is Betsy having a hard time trusting Tim with information about Sam?  Why do you think Betsy and Tim get into a fight over the letter that Tim is delivering for Mr. Heron?  At this point in the story who would you be able to trust?  Explain your choice.

Your Comment Should Include:

First Name and Student #

A Shared Inquiry Response, that is free of grammatical and spelling errors.

DUE THURSDAY, MAY 12.

Bound by Brotherhood ~ MAY 2-5

Reading Assignment for MAY 2-5 :  Chapter 3-5

Use evidence from the text to support your answer; include page numbers.

One of the most significant passages in the novel appears Chapter Four, when Tim uses his intimate knowledge of Sam to disarm him. Tim knows exactly how to handle his sleeping brother. Tim and Sam are bound by brotherhood, and it is disquieting to see that bond used by one brother to disarm the other.  How would you have handled the situation?  Put yourself in Tim's place, would you have done the same thing or would you have done something different?  Explain your reasons.  How would you have reacted if you were Sam?

Your Comment Should Include:

First Name and Student #

A Shared Inquiry Response, that is free of grammatical and spelling errors.

DUE THURSDAY, MAY 5.

Character Development ~APRIL 28

Reading Assignment for APRIL 28 :  Chapter 1-2

Describe at least 2 characters from the story, using evidence from the text to support your answer.

Your Comment Should Include:

First Name and Student #

A Shared Inquiry Response, that is free of grammatical and spelling errors.

DUE THURSDAY, APRIL 28