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Thursday, March 3, 2011
Chapter 3 - Grover Unexpectantly Loses His Pants
As before, prior to reading Chapter 3, complete a short entry from the following 3 questions. This time respond to 2 of the options.
1. “The best people get the worst luck.” Do you agree? Can you think of a
time when something terrible happened to a good person? Conversely, do
bad people have good things happen to them?
2. What is the place that you feel most at ease – a place you’d like to be more
than anywhere else?
3. Does your family have a favorite or traditional place to spend vacations?
If so, describe it. If not, where would you most like to take a vacation if
money was no object?
Part 2:
Cut and paste the following questions to your blog to answer while we read Chapter 3.
1. Why does Percy leave Grover at the bus station? What would you have done in
his place?
2. Why doesn’t Percy tell his mom the truth about Mrs. Dodds and the ladies at the
fruit stand?
3. How does Percy get even with Gabe as they’re loading up the Camaro?
4. Why is Montauk special to Percy’s mom?
5. Why does Percy’s mom eat blue food, and why does Percy love this about her?
6. What knew information does Percy learn about his dad as he and his mother are
roasting marshmallows?
7. Describe Percy’s dream. What do you think it means?
8. How does the title of the chapter, “Grover Unexpectedly Loses His Pants,” come
true?
1. “The best people get the worst luck.” Do you agree? Can you think of a
time when something terrible happened to a good person? Conversely, do
bad people have good things happen to them?
2. What is the place that you feel most at ease – a place you’d like to be more
than anywhere else?
3. Does your family have a favorite or traditional place to spend vacations?
If so, describe it. If not, where would you most like to take a vacation if
money was no object?
Part 2:
Cut and paste the following questions to your blog to answer while we read Chapter 3.
1. Why does Percy leave Grover at the bus station? What would you have done in
his place?
2. Why doesn’t Percy tell his mom the truth about Mrs. Dodds and the ladies at the
fruit stand?
3. How does Percy get even with Gabe as they’re loading up the Camaro?
4. Why is Montauk special to Percy’s mom?
5. Why does Percy’s mom eat blue food, and why does Percy love this about her?
6. What knew information does Percy learn about his dad as he and his mother are
roasting marshmallows?
7. Describe Percy’s dream. What do you think it means?
8. How does the title of the chapter, “Grover Unexpectedly Loses His Pants,” come
true?
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Chapter 2 - Three Old Ladies Knit the Socks of Death (While We Read)
Part 1
Ready for chapter 2? After the exciting climax to chapter 1, I know you have anticipated the next scene with bated breath.
While following along with the reading, you can answer the following questions.
1. Why does Percy think the whole school is playing a trick on him?
2. Why does Percy decide to study for the Latin exam even though he’s given up on
his other subjects?
3. What leads Percy to believe that Grover and Mr. Brunner think he’s in danger?
4. After the Latin test, what do you think Mr. Brunner was trying to say to Percy?
Why does Percy react angrily to Mr. Brunner’s words?
5. How does Percy say he’s different than the other kids at Yancy Academy?
6. Why does Percy tell Grover he’s a really bad liar?
7. What responsibility does Grover claim to have, and why does this strike Percy as
strange?
8. How do Percy and Grover end up on the side of the highway?
9. How does Grover react when Percy tells him about the yarn-cutting?
10. What does Percy think the yarn-cutting means? Does Grover seem to agree or
not?
Remember you can cut and paste the question directly into your new post. Title your entry: Chapter 2 questions to ponder.
Ready for chapter 2? After the exciting climax to chapter 1, I know you have anticipated the next scene with bated breath.
While following along with the reading, you can answer the following questions.
1. Why does Percy think the whole school is playing a trick on him?
2. Why does Percy decide to study for the Latin exam even though he’s given up on
his other subjects?
3. What leads Percy to believe that Grover and Mr. Brunner think he’s in danger?
4. After the Latin test, what do you think Mr. Brunner was trying to say to Percy?
Why does Percy react angrily to Mr. Brunner’s words?
5. How does Percy say he’s different than the other kids at Yancy Academy?
6. Why does Percy tell Grover he’s a really bad liar?
7. What responsibility does Grover claim to have, and why does this strike Percy as
strange?
8. How do Percy and Grover end up on the side of the highway?
9. How does Grover react when Percy tells him about the yarn-cutting?
10. What does Percy think the yarn-cutting means? Does Grover seem to agree or
not?
Remember you can cut and paste the question directly into your new post. Title your entry: Chapter 2 questions to ponder.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
The Lightning Thief Introduction (Assignment #1)
Welcome to my The Lightning Thief Blog. Here we will engage in an inquiry and discussion lesson covering the novel by Rick Riordan. This blog will be your hub for all assignments and discussion board questions. Please make sure you follow this blog to have the rss feeds come directly into your dashboard.
Before you begin, let's take a look at some background knowledge on the creation of the Percy Jackson Series. Click the following link: Rick Riordan Interview
So, let's get started with an introductory activity:
Create your first post by responding to 4 of the 7 following prompts. Choose any 4 you like but only make one entry to answer all 4 questions. Make sure that you retype the question prior to answering; include the question number and then make sure there is a space between the question and your response.
Here are the questions:
1. Have you ever been treated unfairly by a teacher (or parent, or other adult)?
Describe the circumstances and why you considered the treatment unfair.
2. What do you know about learning disabilities such as ADHD or dyslexia? Do you
know anyone who has a learning disability? Do you think a person with a learning
disability should receive more time to complete tests or less homework than a
person without a learning disability? Explain your position.
3. In Ancient times, the Greeks had gods for many important forces in their lives --
the sea, thunderstorms, farming, music, medicine, poetry, archery, etc. Why do
you think they imagined many different gods rather than just one? Would this
make life more confusing or less confusing?
4. Young children often imagine that their parents aren’t really their parents. What
would it be like if you suddenly found out that you had a “real” father or mother
you never knew about? What if this person was extremely rich and powerful –
would you accept them as a parent?
5. Do you believe in anything that science can’t prove -- such as magic, or ghosts, or
creatures like the Loch Ness monster? Why or why not?
6. Have you ever been to summer camp? If so, describe what you did or did not like
about it. If not, imagine and describe what you think a typical summer camp
would be like – any impressions from television or movies?
7. You have been granted one magical item of your choice. What would this item be,
and what power would it have? Explain your choice.
Happy Blogging
Before you begin, let's take a look at some background knowledge on the creation of the Percy Jackson Series. Click the following link: Rick Riordan Interview
So, let's get started with an introductory activity:
Create your first post by responding to 4 of the 7 following prompts. Choose any 4 you like but only make one entry to answer all 4 questions. Make sure that you retype the question prior to answering; include the question number and then make sure there is a space between the question and your response.
Here are the questions:
1. Have you ever been treated unfairly by a teacher (or parent, or other adult)?
Describe the circumstances and why you considered the treatment unfair.
2. What do you know about learning disabilities such as ADHD or dyslexia? Do you
know anyone who has a learning disability? Do you think a person with a learning
disability should receive more time to complete tests or less homework than a
person without a learning disability? Explain your position.
3. In Ancient times, the Greeks had gods for many important forces in their lives --
the sea, thunderstorms, farming, music, medicine, poetry, archery, etc. Why do
you think they imagined many different gods rather than just one? Would this
make life more confusing or less confusing?
4. Young children often imagine that their parents aren’t really their parents. What
would it be like if you suddenly found out that you had a “real” father or mother
you never knew about? What if this person was extremely rich and powerful –
would you accept them as a parent?
5. Do you believe in anything that science can’t prove -- such as magic, or ghosts, or
creatures like the Loch Ness monster? Why or why not?
6. Have you ever been to summer camp? If so, describe what you did or did not like
about it. If not, imagine and describe what you think a typical summer camp
would be like – any impressions from television or movies?
7. You have been granted one magical item of your choice. What would this item be,
and what power would it have? Explain your choice.
Happy Blogging
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
I'm Related to Who? (Introduction Assignment #2)
So, The Lightning Thief talks about Greek Mythology so we will discuss some of the mythical gods associated with the history. However, some of the gods frequently had children with mortals. What if you were the child of a god or goddess? Well that would be interesting... So, Research which god or goddess they would most like to be related to. For ideas,
visit the web site
http://www.mythweb.com
Create a blog entry that list three (3) possible choices of who your god or goddess parent might be and explain why you feel you are related to them.
This does not have to be a long post, just make sure you become familiar with at least three (3) of the gods or goddesses we will cover in our novel study.
Title your post: I'm Related To...
Happy Blogging!
visit the web site
http://www.mythweb.com
This does not have to be a long post, just make sure you become familiar with at least three (3) of the gods or goddesses we will cover in our novel study.
Title your post: I'm Related To...
Happy Blogging!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Chapter 1 - I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher (Assignment #3)
I know you are extremely excited to get started reading The Lightning Thief, you have show great anticipation in your prior assignment. However, before we get started with chapter 1, let us begin with a Pre-Chapter Post warm-up. Each pre-chapter post is expected to only be a short post; a few sentences, but clear and concise enough to answer the question thoroughly. Please, no more than 1 paragraph unless otherwise noted. So, let's get into the first post.
Choose one(1) of the following to create a new entry:
a. Brainstorm as many school field trips as you can remember. What’s the
best (or worst) experience you’ve ever had on a school field trip?
b. Have you ever learned something in school you were absolutely sure you
would never use in your life? Explain.
After completing your entry, please get with a partner within your group to complete the following assignment. You do not have to submit a post for this activity.
2. Take a virtual field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan.
(http://www.metmuseum.org/home.asp). Go to “Collection” and choose “Greek
and Roman Art” from the drop down menu. Have students explore the collection and fill out the following information for at least five different objects:
Art Object Analysis
What kind of object is it?
What is it made out of?
Does it have a use, other than art? If so, what?
When was it created?
Where is it from?
Describe what it looks like:
Does it have illustrations from the Greek myths? If so, what?
Once you finish this portion you will be ready to begin chapter 1. Therefore, copy and paste the following questions to a new post, title it: As I read Chapter 1
1. What kind of school is Yancy Academy ?
2. What bad experiences has Percy had on past field trips?
3. Why can’t Percy get back at Nancy when she starts teasing Grover on the bus?
4. Why doesn’t Percy get along with Mrs. Dodds?
5. When do you first suspect that something may be unusual/supernatural about Mrs.
Dodds?
6. In the story about the gods and titans, who was Kronos and what happened to him
after the gods defeated him?
7. Why does Percy get angry at Mr. Brunner? How would you have felt in his
position?
8. What do you learn about Percy’s home life as he’s watching the taxis on Fifth
Avenue?
9. How does Percy get in trouble with Mrs. Dodds? Do you think it’s his fault?
10. How have things changed when Percy returns to the front steps of the museum?
As we read, you may complete this entry by answering the questions. Please be sure to use the text to validate your response.
Happy Blogging!
Choose one(1) of the following to create a new entry:
a. Brainstorm as many school field trips as you can remember. What’s the
best (or worst) experience you’ve ever had on a school field trip?
b. Have you ever learned something in school you were absolutely sure you
would never use in your life? Explain.
After completing your entry, please get with a partner within your group to complete the following assignment. You do not have to submit a post for this activity.
2. Take a virtual field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan.
(http://www.metmuseum.org/home.asp). Go to “Collection” and choose “Greek
and Roman Art” from the drop down menu. Have students explore the collection and fill out the following information for at least five different objects:
Art Object Analysis
What kind of object is it?
What is it made out of?
Does it have a use, other than art? If so, what?
When was it created?
Where is it from?
Describe what it looks like:
Does it have illustrations from the Greek myths? If so, what?
Once you finish this portion you will be ready to begin chapter 1. Therefore, copy and paste the following questions to a new post, title it: As I read Chapter 1
1. What kind of school is Yancy Academy ?
2. What bad experiences has Percy had on past field trips?
3. Why can’t Percy get back at Nancy when she starts teasing Grover on the bus?
4. Why doesn’t Percy get along with Mrs. Dodds?
5. When do you first suspect that something may be unusual/supernatural about Mrs.
Dodds?
6. In the story about the gods and titans, who was Kronos and what happened to him
after the gods defeated him?
7. Why does Percy get angry at Mr. Brunner? How would you have felt in his
position?
8. What do you learn about Percy’s home life as he’s watching the taxis on Fifth
Avenue?
9. How does Percy get in trouble with Mrs. Dodds? Do you think it’s his fault?
10. How have things changed when Percy returns to the front steps of the museum?
As we read, you may complete this entry by answering the questions. Please be sure to use the text to validate your response.
Happy Blogging!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Chapter 19 - We Find Out The Truth Sort Of
Part 1
Oh my, the Underworld. For this chapter take some time to think about what it would be like to visit the so called underworld. Write a brief post about your thoughts about having to visit such a place. Do you think such a place could actually exist? Would you be afraid? (Just a few things to think about as you write)Title this post: Chapter 19 Anticipatory blog
Part 2
Questions to answer as you Read:
1.What does the Field of Asphodel look like?
2.What do you have to do to enter the Isles of the Blest?
3.How do Grover, Percy and Annabeth end up at the pit of Tartarus?
4.How is Hades’ aura different than Ares? How does Percy feel when he’s in Hades’ presence?
5.Describe the guards at Hades’ palace.
6.What sort of problems does Hades complain about?
7.Why was Percy’s backpack getting heavy?
8.What terrible choice faces Percy when he decides to use the pearls? Would you have made the same choice he does? Why or why not?
9.How do Annabeth and Grover prove themselves to be real friends to Percy?
10.What is the power of the pearls?
Follow-up Activity:
1.A Map of the Underworld.
Draw your own map of the Underworld, based on the description in the book. Then compare yours to Grover’s map of the Underworld on the author’s website: http://www.rickriordan.com/Underworld_map.htm.
Oh my, the Underworld. For this chapter take some time to think about what it would be like to visit the so called underworld. Write a brief post about your thoughts about having to visit such a place. Do you think such a place could actually exist? Would you be afraid? (Just a few things to think about as you write)Title this post: Chapter 19 Anticipatory blog
Part 2
Questions to answer as you Read:
1.What does the Field of Asphodel look like?
2.What do you have to do to enter the Isles of the Blest?
3.How do Grover, Percy and Annabeth end up at the pit of Tartarus?
4.How is Hades’ aura different than Ares? How does Percy feel when he’s in Hades’ presence?
5.Describe the guards at Hades’ palace.
6.What sort of problems does Hades complain about?
7.Why was Percy’s backpack getting heavy?
8.What terrible choice faces Percy when he decides to use the pearls? Would you have made the same choice he does? Why or why not?
9.How do Annabeth and Grover prove themselves to be real friends to Percy?
10.What is the power of the pearls?
Follow-up Activity:
1.A Map of the Underworld.
Draw your own map of the Underworld, based on the description in the book. Then compare yours to Grover’s map of the Underworld on the author’s website: http://www.rickriordan.com/Underworld_map.htm.
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