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Before starting, go to the home page and read. Remember that as you read you are to leave tracks of your thinking. Those tracks help to guide your book group discussions.


 * Role Guide:**
 * Discussion leader(Dl)** - Create two or three thick questions for discussion. Thick questions are question that don't have answers right there in the book. These questions require you to think about the book beyond what the author tells you.
 * Connector(Ct)** - The connector makes connections between parts of the book, the book and other text, and the book and life.
 * Character(Ch)**- The character role is to write a journal entry from the viewpoint of one of the characters. You must write as if you are experiencing or witnessing what is happening in th book.
 * Illustrator(Il)**-The illustrator represents from scene from that nights reading assignment.
 * Observer(Or)-** The observer observes and reacts to characters behavior. It's okay to have an opinion about what a character does. Express it!
 * Word One(Wo) -** The Word One points out words that are essential to the reading. These are words that make a difference in the sequence of events or the actions of the character

In Class: Make a journal for one charcter. You are responsible for completing a journal entry after each reading. Respond to discussion questions. Homework: Read Chapters 3 and 4 - Write in your journal from a characters point of view. Complete your book group role. Discussion leader - JoJo, Connector - Jackson, Character - Oreon, Hannah Illustrator - Atticus, Observer- Ben, Word One - Kynnice,
 * Wednesday, September 29th**

In class: Turn in questions for chapters 1-5. Meet in book group prepared to complete your role. JoJo you are the discussion leader, be prepared to lead group. Homework: Read chapters 7-11, that is about 33 pages. Answer questions. Write in your journal from a characters point of view. Remember to put the characters name at the top. Complete your book grou role: Discussion leader-Kynnice, Connector - JoJo, Character- Jackson, Atticus Illustrator - Oreon, Observer - Hannah and Word One - Ben.
 * Wednesday, October 6th**