Point/Counterpoint “Teddy Bears vs. Blankey”

28 01 2010

This is the debate video we watched today. Due to popular request…
you can access it again with parental permission at

youtube.com and type the title in the searchbar to find it.




Kiwi’s “My Greatest Ambition!”

28 01 2010

How does “dreaming” or the idea of being a “dreamer” affect the story and the main character? (Support with at least one specific passage from the reading.)




“The White Umbrella” Bananas only! :)

27 01 2010

Do you feel our main character has a need to show others how skilled she is? How does that reflect on her self-confidence? (Use supporting passages from the story to support your reasoning.)




“The White Umbrella”

27 01 2010

What is most important to our main character? Why is that significant? (Support your response with specific evidence from the story.)




“A Likely Place”

25 01 2010

What would meet the criteria for you of a perfect “secret” place? How does your secret place compare to the cave?




The Secret of Gumbo Grove

11 01 2010

How does reading and discussing diverse cultural experiences (Japanese-American, Chinese-American, and African-American) help you understand yourself more?

(Use quotes and examples from books to support your reasoning.




Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

11 01 2010

How does reading and discussing diverse cultural experiences (Japanese-American, Chinese-American, and African-American) help you understand yourself more?

(Use quotes and examples from books to support your reasoning.)