Surviving+the+Applewhites

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

Thursday, October 27th In Class: Make a journal for your use through the rest of this book. In your journal you will write from the perspective of either E.D. or Jake. Focus on mood and feelings. Be sure to refer back to events that are happening in the story. You will write an entry after reading assigned chapters. Remember that a journal entry is required after each reading. Roles: Discussion leader-, Connector - , Character - Connor, Illustrator - , Observer - , Word one -

Homework: Read Chapters 3 and 4. Complete your book group role. Record an entry in your E.D. or Jake journal. Respond to Discussion question.

Independently - Check over your book group assigments that should include completed questions for chapters 1-4. Turn those into Ms. Kyles at the end of book groups today. Read Chapter 5 and answer questions. Respond to the Discussion titled Living with the Applewhites.

IIn class: Meet in book group - remember that Lucy is the discussion leader. Homework - Read chapters 6 and 7 and answer questions. Complete your book group role. Record an entry in your E.D. or Jake journal. Respond to Discussion question- The Wreck. Discussion leader - Luke, Connector - Lucy, Character-Keyvaun, Wyatt, Illustrator - Connor, Observer - Sierra, Word one - Naima

In class Meet in book group-remember that Luke is the discussion leader. Expand a thought Homework - Read chapters 8 and 9 and answer questions Discussion leader - Naima, Connector - Luke, Charactoer - Lucy, Wyatt, Illustrator - Keyvaun, Observer-Connor, Word One - Sierra Remeber to do your journal entry based on your character.