The Wave

1. Focus on: SETTING: a. When and where does the book occur?
The book occurs in 1969. In a history high school class. The setting is in Palo ALto California.


b. List at least three things the author describes that gave clues it was written during that time period, rather than today! Look for what is different than our school and others you know.

One thing is that they can wonder through the classrooms durning lunch time. Another is they use vcr's to watch historical moments. Plus their chairs were singly seated like you would see in the Balboa Park school.Lastly the lunch cort was inside, not outside.

2.A sentence that jumped out to me was: ''Robert's case was tough: the younger brother wallowing in the shadow of an older brother who had been the quintessentual model student and a big man on campus.'' It JUMPED out to me becuase, alot people have that problem. It kind-of made me sad because he could suceed in so much more. But he chooses not to because hes probably sick of being prefferd to hey thats jeff's little brother. But it jumped out to be also because how his brother is doing so good but he isnt.

3. Why do you think its so odd that Robert turned out so much different this his older brother Jeff?

Question Focusing on : Number two

Our group is focusing on the number 2 For commenting each other. For the ''Betty Ann'' Read out loud we read at home. Monday night.All comments will be required to be focused on number two


Here is the question:
2. Was there any point YOU would have said something, when the narrator DID NOT speak up? Why/why not? Or would you have acted like she did? Try to be honest with yourself:)


Good luck my Reading Group. Post atleast one comment on to each subscriber in Our reading group. Please and thank you.It might be hard for finding Ramon.Because his is late .

-Kezia

Betty Ann Questions And Answers

. Which part of the story stood out as the saddest part, and why?

The part when Betty's mom says that she was her only friend. And tried to pretend not to listen to the phone call.

2. Was there any point YOU would have said something, when the narrator DID NOT speak up? Why/why not? Or would you have acted like she did? Try to be honest with yourself:)

When they were imatating the queen of england eating watermelon. I think i would of had something slip out. Like '' You know you dont haft too be mean so back off and get a life'' and thats all. But i figure sometimes when people make fun of me.... its their problem.

3. Re-read the last paragraph, and then decide: What is the theme(s) (moral or lesson) in this story?

That after you see what you have done. And if its wrong you look back and see how horrible it is. And sometimes you could forget the past. Rewind and stop. Erase the past and move on with the future instead on guilt standing on your shoulder.You have times when you know when your right and when your wrong. But its your choice to choose what road you wanna go down.You cant blame anyone but yourself.

''Seventh grade'' Questions And Answers

1. Choose a favorite sentence or two from the story. Explain why it moved you so much as well. (2-3 sentences for explanation)

''Teresa'' Victor said automatically.
I liked this sentence because it totally gave away that he has a big crush on teresa. i dont even blame the girls for laughing. Victor gave away so much about him only on the first day.

2. Find a part of the story you really connected with, and explain why! (3-5 sentences)

He was going too like 7th grade. I liked the sentence because it was like my first day. But im a she, my first day was awesome just like his. I could connect because my first day of school was amazing even though im not in my friends class. It rocked

''Test'' Questions and Answers

1. Choose a sentence that really stood out to you, or appealed to your senses. Copy the sentence exactly, and explain in 3 sentences or less WHY it was so moving for you. (DO NOT say "because it's descriptive;" rather, explain how it made you feel!)

'' We put you through hypnosis- do it to everybody theses days before they can get their drivers licenses. Makes better drivers of them, more careful drivers the rest of their lives.''
The reason i like this sentence was ''moving for me is because it made me think. is he really in a dream. What kind-of world do we live in and how weird that test was.


2. In your opinion, is the method (hypnosis) used in "Test" an appropriate way for the government to see if young drivers are ready for the road? Why or why not? (3-5 sentence response.)

Uh.I think not really because its kind-of scary. Plus if you say yes they send you too crazy camp. I think no totally they shouldnt .Driving test's werent meant to scare people. But too use for their advantage to go places


3. How could you interpret the statement by the uniformed man in the last paragraph: "How do any of us know?" Share your thoughts on this odd, ironic ending! (3-5 sentences)

I think that its kind of weird. In fact i was mad how they ended it like that. I think that it might be a dream because it kind of makes no sense. I hate the fact that that i need too guess but i believe it was kinda weird.

planet earth

Today in class we watched planet earth. Overall the movie was intertaing and sad at moments. The movie was about how animals survive in there habitats. Ex:: Lions when they are extremely hungry they attack elephants too feed on for a week. The elephant can feed the herd for a week.Planet earth was about what different animals , hunt , directions , and plenty of others. Most animals move in herds. Smaller animals are most likely to be eaten.Also some animals there sorundings have no hiding places and need to blend in with the grass. In the movie i figured out that Elephant grass is the tallest grass. The movie was very educational. I learned alot from planet earth.

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favorite book from 2006

my favorite book from 20O6 was ''al copone does my shirts''
by Gennifer Choldenko. This book was about a boy named moose flannagan, his sister natalie who had autism. you should read this book because its no where near boring and if you dont believe me read this summary that Norah Piehl said.

AL CAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS
by Gennifer Choldenko
G.P. Putnam's Sons
ISBN: 0399238611
Ages 8-12
240 pages

Twelve-year-old Moose Flannagan doesn't know how to feel about his new home. Sure, it's neat to live right in San Francisco Bay, but the neighbors leave something to be desired. You see, Moose and his family live on Alcatraz Island, where Moose's father has a new job as electrician and prison guard. At school on the mainland, Moose is a bit of a misfit. Not only do the other guys think living on Alcatraz is a little weird, they also don't understand why Moose can't stay after school to play baseball.

Instead, Moose has to head home to watch his sister Natalie. Natalie has autism, a condition that had not even been identified in 1935, when this novel is set. No one is quite sure how to deal with Natalie. Most "experts" tell the Flannagans to put her in an institution, but the family would rather try a variety of experimental therapies, which yield mostly disappointing results. Moose is the only one who can really reach Natalie, and he constantly clashes with his mother about the best way to work with her.

Moose and Natalie discover a new kind of community among the several families who live on Alcatraz Island, including bossy seven-year-old Theresa and the warden's manipulative, sneaky (but also kind of cute) daughter Piper. In the end, the kids cooperate --- with a little help from Al Capone himself --- to find a place where Natalie can finally belong.

Believe it or not, this novel's unusual setting is based on fact --- the families of Alcatraz prison guards actually did live on the island. The author includes a helpful note explaining the historical facts behind the story, as well as a brief note about autism.

What really makes this a winning novel, though, is not the setting but its main character. Moose, who narrates the story, is responsible and trustworthy in spite of himself. The love he feels for his sister despite the frustrations she causes him shines through all his words. The relationships among Moose, his hardworking father and his well-meaning mother are also rich and dynamic. Even without its connection to the famous mobster, AL CAPONE DOES MY SHIRTS would still be a real hit.

--- Reviewed by Norah Piehl

al copone does my shirts was a adventure kind of book and it always left you wanting more. this book could make you speechless.
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