Ms. Robyn Litt

Mangos…get ready to roll with another blog.

rlitt — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:01:09 +0000

After reading and discussing the essay “Libraries…Diverse Views”, what is your opinion? Have books you read been banned before? Do you think some books should be banned? Who decides? (Include examples from your own life as a reader as much as possible. Add a HOT question for your peers.)

Kiwis only :)

rlitt — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:55:40 +0000

Choose either the novel Going Home or Taking Sides to answer the following question. Support your response with evidence from the story. Finally, ask another question for your peers. Remember the HOT Zone!

Literature from all cultures employs strong characters to tell a story. What characters from your reading impressed you? Why?

March Conference Schedule

rlitt — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:00:59 +0000

Times	Monday, 3/8	Tuesday, 3/9	Wednesday, 3/10	Thursday, 3/11	Friday, 3/12
7:00 – 7:25 a.m.	Rachel		Hendrik	Emily M
7:25 – 7:50 a.m.	DUTY
p.m.
1:00 – 1:20	Alex	Megan S	John	Mitchell	Matt
1:20 – 1:50	Sean		Kelly	John
1:50 – 2:10	Andreas		Dylan	Jack
2:10 – 2:30				Lauren	Francesca
2:30 – 2:50	Davis	Tanner	June
2:50 – 3:10	Karlee			Alexa
3:10 – 3:30		Megan Le		Laura
3:30 – 3:50	Jesse		Emily S	Andrew
3:50 – 4:10		Julien
4:10 – 4:40	Megan La			Andrew
4:40 – 5:00	Chloe		Jake

Point/Counterpoint “Teddy Bears vs. Blankey”

rlitt — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:32:09 +0000

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!”

rlitt — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:28:31 +0000

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! :)

rlitt — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:26:13 +0000

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”

rlitt — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:40:14 +0000

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

“A Likely Place”

rlitt — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:42:04 +0000

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

rlitt — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:33:27 +0000

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

rlitt — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:32:29 +0000

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.)