Here is the link to The Scarlet Letter:
http://www.literaturepage.com/read/scarletletter.html
We will start posting after break. But if you would like to start reading ahead go for it. As well as when you get back from break you should have read chapter's 1-3 most likely. That way when we post riht away you wont be behind!
Have Fun!
Friday, December 21, 2007
Thursday, December 20, 2007
NEW BOOKS!
Since, we have finished Tom Sawyer we would like to now know what you guy's would enjoy reading. Here are the books we have selected. Please read over these short summary's and comment with your pick.
The Scarlet Letter, By: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Is a Gothe romance about a women who's husband is "lost" at sea on the way to America so she ends up have an affair and gets pregnant. So her baby girl and her on outcast in the town that they live in. The girl has been marked for life with an "A" standing for adultery. Her mom won't tell who her father is. The doctor in the town is her mom's dead husband. If you want to read more about it click on this website... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scarlet_Letter
A Study in Scarlet, By Sir :Arthur Conan Doyle
Is a murder mystery with Sherlock Holmes as one of the main characters. Sherlock Holmes finds a body at the beginning of the book. While the detectives believe they found the true killer another murder takes place that is linked with other at the beginning of the book. Sherlock Holmes is aware they don't have the right killer. So he ends up leaving to go to America to find the true linked cereal killer. This should be an interesting read and it shouldn't be of any bore. If you want to read more click on this website...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Study_in_Scarlet
Please comment telling us which book you would like to read. We need your opinion so we can get started. Thank you!
The Scarlet Letter, By: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Is a Gothe romance about a women who's husband is "lost" at sea on the way to America so she ends up have an affair and gets pregnant. So her baby girl and her on outcast in the town that they live in. The girl has been marked for life with an "A" standing for adultery. Her mom won't tell who her father is. The doctor in the town is her mom's dead husband. If you want to read more about it click on this website... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scarlet_Letter
A Study in Scarlet, By Sir :Arthur Conan Doyle
Is a murder mystery with Sherlock Holmes as one of the main characters. Sherlock Holmes finds a body at the beginning of the book. While the detectives believe they found the true killer another murder takes place that is linked with other at the beginning of the book. Sherlock Holmes is aware they don't have the right killer. So he ends up leaving to go to America to find the true linked cereal killer. This should be an interesting read and it shouldn't be of any bore. If you want to read more click on this website...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Study_in_Scarlet
Please comment telling us which book you would like to read. We need your opinion so we can get started. Thank you!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Chapter 33-THE END
Chapter 33
Right away in the beginning the send a fairy boat off to the cave. As they open the cave they find Injun Joe's body laying upon the ground, dead. They buried him near the site and floods of people came in on boats and fairies to see the funeral. The next morning Huck and Tom get together and talk. Huck and Tom both know now that the money is in the cave. They plan for there adventure into the cave to get the money. But of course Huck chicken's out and believes that Injun Joe's ghost is around the area so he decides to persuade Tom to get out of there. But they kept going. They found the money. And as they head out of the cave talk about where to hide it. On the way down from the cave. They come up the Welshman's house. The Welshman brought them down to the widows house and the boy's were told to change into better clothes and to bathe. From here I haven't got a clue whats going on...
Chapter 34
So to shorten this chapter. Huck went to the dinner at the Widows. There story was shared and the Widow was so grateful she offered Huck a full home and money for school and a future job. Tom and Huck both decided that it was time that he show them the money they found. Everyone was astounded when they saw it. And the room went silent...
Chapter 35
Well this last chapter is mostly just explaining, how much of an impact these boy's adventure had on the world. They were carried as legends and were huge impacts on society. And there story was told in many places. This is probably a chapter you just need to read.
Right away in the beginning the send a fairy boat off to the cave. As they open the cave they find Injun Joe's body laying upon the ground, dead. They buried him near the site and floods of people came in on boats and fairies to see the funeral. The next morning Huck and Tom get together and talk. Huck and Tom both know now that the money is in the cave. They plan for there adventure into the cave to get the money. But of course Huck chicken's out and believes that Injun Joe's ghost is around the area so he decides to persuade Tom to get out of there. But they kept going. They found the money. And as they head out of the cave talk about where to hide it. On the way down from the cave. They come up the Welshman's house. The Welshman brought them down to the widows house and the boy's were told to change into better clothes and to bathe. From here I haven't got a clue whats going on...
Chapter 34
So to shorten this chapter. Huck went to the dinner at the Widows. There story was shared and the Widow was so grateful she offered Huck a full home and money for school and a future job. Tom and Huck both decided that it was time that he show them the money they found. Everyone was astounded when they saw it. And the room went silent...
Chapter 35
Well this last chapter is mostly just explaining, how much of an impact these boy's adventure had on the world. They were carried as legends and were huge impacts on society. And there story was told in many places. This is probably a chapter you just need to read.
It concludes of Mark Twain talking about how they turned out in life. as well as Huck really didn't seem happy with his life with the widow so Tom and him talked. They decided they would take there joyous life for another turn. And start a gang.
These kids have/had very interesting way's of playing!
That's how the story ends as well. There are more books to be read. But I am not sure if we are going to conquer those or not. Joy reading with you!
30-32
Chapter 30
This chapter starts with Huck going back to the Welshman’s to see what happened last night. So Mr. Welshman and Huck talked about that night and then Huck told him that the Spaniard was Injun Joe. Later in the chapter after the town learned about what happened last night with the villains, they learned that Tom and Becky are missing. Most of the town's people went down to the cave to look for Tom and Becky. Huck is in bed with a fever and Widow Douglas was watch over him.
Chapter 31
This goes starts about three days ago in the book anyway. Tom gets Becky and him lost in the cave. You could tell that they are sort of scare mean at least Becky. Then were able to get by some water then ate some cake and they candles were almost out. So after and few day past Tom and Becky heard a voice thinking it was someone looking for them but it wasn't. It was Injun Joe. So Tom gets really scared and turns like dead silent. Injun Joe doesn’t stay long and doesn't really seem to care that Tom was there. Tom decides to go exploring and leave Becky there to rest but come back every once in a while to check on her. And that's pretty much how this chapter ends.
Chapter 32
So it's Tuesday and most of the people that were searching gave up on the kids. Becky and Tom were finally found. Tom was in bed for a few days and Becky was in bed till about Sunday. Huck is getting better but it still sick. Tom stops by the Thatcher’s house and that's when he told the Judge the Injun Joe was still in the cave, and Tom learned that the cave was locked up because of what had happened to Becky and Tom.
So what do you think happened to Injun Joe? Do you think Tom and Huck will ever get the treasure?
Chapter 29
This Chapter was interesting. Huck was still watching the door. And Tom pretty much split of into another part of the story but nothing really happened. He went to a cave and searched around. He described it as romantic and mysterious. But as Huck was watching the door, two men came upon him. He followed to see what was going to happen for they had the box he was looking for. As the men were talking very murderous talk. Huck got very scared but now that he knew there plan he wanted to do something about it. So, he ran back and up to the Welshmans. He told what he had heard and the talking was to be finished as they were walking up the streets with there weapons.
What will happen if someone where to find out Huck said anything?
Do you think that Tom will believe Huck when he tells him..will anyone?
I think anyone will if the Welshmans. I am scared to see what unfolds now.
What will happen if someone where to find out Huck said anything?
Do you think that Tom will believe Huck when he tells him..will anyone?
I think anyone will if the Welshmans. I am scared to see what unfolds now.
Chapter 27 and 28
Chapter 27
After believing that the treasure and all they went through yesterday was all a dream. Tom and Huck are searching for the, patch eyed Spanish’s number 2. What do you think number two is? (Besides 2.) What do you think about Tom and Huck’s knack of coming across things they shouldn’t be seeing? First Potter and now Injun Joe and his friend.
Chapter 28
They’re staking the tavern. The first three days, nothing. Thursday however, Tom disappeared down the alley behind the tavern to try the backdoor. Before Huck could meet up with Tom, Tom comes tearing out of the alley, yelling for Huck to run. Later, when they caught their breath Tom tells of who he finds behind the door. Injun Joe, drunk. Tom didn’t notice the box or anything. Which I don’t blame him due to the fact if I almost stepped on a known murderer and probably a guy who wouldn’t hesitant to hurt you. They plan for Huck to stand watch over the door, and fetch Tom whenever he does. Then Tom will hopefully find the box and take it.
Do you think their plan is going to work?
After believing that the treasure and all they went through yesterday was all a dream. Tom and Huck are searching for the, patch eyed Spanish’s number 2. What do you think number two is? (Besides 2.) What do you think about Tom and Huck’s knack of coming across things they shouldn’t be seeing? First Potter and now Injun Joe and his friend.
Chapter 28
They’re staking the tavern. The first three days, nothing. Thursday however, Tom disappeared down the alley behind the tavern to try the backdoor. Before Huck could meet up with Tom, Tom comes tearing out of the alley, yelling for Huck to run. Later, when they caught their breath Tom tells of who he finds behind the door. Injun Joe, drunk. Tom didn’t notice the box or anything. Which I don’t blame him due to the fact if I almost stepped on a known murderer and probably a guy who wouldn’t hesitant to hurt you. They plan for Huck to stand watch over the door, and fetch Tom whenever he does. Then Tom will hopefully find the box and take it.
Do you think their plan is going to work?
Monday, December 17, 2007
Chapter 26
This Chapter was surprising. Huck and Tom went to the haunted house to find buried treasure. With out realizing it was a friday they settled down and decided to not dig for any. As they were planning to head out. A couple of unknown people showed up to the house. It sounded like they were having a meeting of importance for a secret mission. The boy's really didn't care as mcuh as they were frightened. Not knowing what they were doing and not knowing what the men could do to Huck and Tom they lay frightened in the upstairs. Hoping that the men won't find them! After they left Tom and Huck went home. What did you think...Are you worried the men are going to try and find them at all?
Friday, December 14, 2007
Chapter 25
This chapter starts out with Tom wanting to find buried treasure. As he travels off to find Huck and talk to him about this grand adventure they are going to encounter her tries to figure out where they are going to dig. This is essentially what this chapter holds happening the whole time. As soon as Tom and Huck figure out a time to go dig up there treasure they find themselves almost scared of what they will dig up. They tlak baout what they will use there findings for. But as they keep the conversation going they get scared of what the witches and ghosts will do to them as they get it.
I like the detail in this chapter. For instance mark Twain describes where they are digging very well. He discribes is kind of spoky but in a little kids way almost. Here's an example of what I liked in this Chapter:
- "The boys were there that night, about the appointed time. They sat in the shadow waiting. It was a lonely place, and an hour made solemn by old traditions. Spirits whispered in the rustling leaves, ghosts lurked in the murky nooks, the deep baying of a hound floated up out of the distance, an owl answered with his sepulchral note. The boys were subdued by these solemnities, and talked little. By and by they judged that twelve had come; they marked where the shadow fell, and began to dig. Their hopes commenced to rise. Their interest grew stronger, and their industry kept pace with it. The hole deepened and still deepened, but every time their hearts jumped to hear the pick strike upon something, they only suffered a new disappointment. It was only a stone or a chunk." -
Other wise I will keep trying to post. Very sorry for the delay on this chapter. I am going to try and start posting everyday. We need to finish the book. Bye now - Alison -
I like the detail in this chapter. For instance mark Twain describes where they are digging very well. He discribes is kind of spoky but in a little kids way almost. Here's an example of what I liked in this Chapter:
- "The boys were there that night, about the appointed time. They sat in the shadow waiting. It was a lonely place, and an hour made solemn by old traditions. Spirits whispered in the rustling leaves, ghosts lurked in the murky nooks, the deep baying of a hound floated up out of the distance, an owl answered with his sepulchral note. The boys were subdued by these solemnities, and talked little. By and by they judged that twelve had come; they marked where the shadow fell, and began to dig. Their hopes commenced to rise. Their interest grew stronger, and their industry kept pace with it. The hole deepened and still deepened, but every time their hearts jumped to hear the pick strike upon something, they only suffered a new disappointment. It was only a stone or a chunk." -
Other wise I will keep trying to post. Very sorry for the delay on this chapter. I am going to try and start posting everyday. We need to finish the book. Bye now - Alison -
Friday, December 7, 2007
Chapter 24
Short chapter again. I'm happy for Potter, being released. And of course being spoiled, the community trying to make up for imprisoning him.
Do you think that Injun Joe will try to get revenge on Tom and Huck? How would he do it? Where do you think he is hiding?
Do you think that Injun Joe will try to get revenge on Tom and Huck? How would he do it? Where do you think he is hiding?
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Chapter 23
So Chapter 23 was a little bit of a depressing chapter don't you think? I mean all the talk about hanging and the scared note of Huck's voice. (Even though you can't hear him, you can tell he's really nervous.)
This chapter starts out with Huck and Tom visiting Potter. What do you think about the ease of being able to talk to and give tabacoo and matches to Potter?
Then the next day is the trial, everyone's assumed that Potter is as good as dead, until Tom's little surprise. What do you think about Tom's surprise, is it the right or wrong thing to do?
What is your reaction to Injun Joe being called a Half-Breed? So Joe is on the loose, are you at all nervous for Tom and Huck?
This chapter starts out with Huck and Tom visiting Potter. What do you think about the ease of being able to talk to and give tabacoo and matches to Potter?
Then the next day is the trial, everyone's assumed that Potter is as good as dead, until Tom's little surprise. What do you think about Tom's surprise, is it the right or wrong thing to do?
What is your reaction to Injun Joe being called a Half-Breed? So Joe is on the loose, are you at all nervous for Tom and Huck?
Monday, December 3, 2007
Chapter 22
Well this chapter was relatively short, covering a little bit of the funeral. Tom gets measles. And everyone turns religious. Becky’s gone on vacation so Tom doesn’t really have anything to look forwards to. Well, I have one question for you all, and this concludes this short post.
What do you think about everyone’s interest in religion?
What do you think about everyone’s interest in religion?
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Chapter 21
Nothing much happened in this chapter they had some like the presentations that we do each year but a little different. We have it done in a few days and they were doing it in one night.
I liked the end of this chapter when it was talking about the cat the way it was described it was very funny and I think it was the best part of the chapter. Then it end with saying that vacation had come.
How long do you think the vacation time is? What season do you think they have it?
I liked the end of this chapter when it was talking about the cat the way it was described it was very funny and I think it was the best part of the chapter. Then it end with saying that vacation had come.
How long do you think the vacation time is? What season do you think they have it?
Chapter 20
I thought this chapter was little bit interesting, well the last couple of chapters because of the way they all fit together and how all of this happens in a day.
Tom tries to apologize to Becky and she accepts the apology but gets mad at Tom.
Then later she ends up ripping a page of a book that belongs to the teacher. Tom gets in trouble for the spilled ink and then he takes the blame for the book.
If you were Tom would you do the same thing for someone you like? Or even a friend?
Tom tries to apologize to Becky and she accepts the apology but gets mad at Tom.
Then later she ends up ripping a page of a book that belongs to the teacher. Tom gets in trouble for the spilled ink and then he takes the blame for the book.
If you were Tom would you do the same thing for someone you like? Or even a friend?
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Chapter 19
This chapter didn’t have anything exciting happen in it, just a sweet conversation between Tom and Aunt Polly. Aunt Polly finds the piece of bark in the pocket of Tom’s “pirating” coat.
What do you think about Aunt Polly’s use of the word sin?
I really don’t have much else.
What do you think about Aunt Polly’s use of the word sin?
I really don’t have much else.
Chapter 18
Well I think that this chapter really is quite an interesting exchange between Mary, Aunt Polly, and Tom, especially with the “dream” that Tom had. Tom has an amazing imagination and can really think on his toes.
Question, if you were Aunt Polly would you forgive Tom that quickly due to Tom telling you about his dream? Or do you think that she’s too big of a softie?
The next day Tom’s heading to school and he finds that he has a bunch of admirers. He’s really enjoying it, except he can’t seem to get the attention of Becky. He tries numerous attempts to get her attention and then switches tactics, this time making her jealous.
Question: Do you think that Becky and Tom will be able to set things straight?
So I can’t wait till the next couple chapters, the picnic is quite a lot of fun…
Question, if you were Aunt Polly would you forgive Tom that quickly due to Tom telling you about his dream? Or do you think that she’s too big of a softie?
The next day Tom’s heading to school and he finds that he has a bunch of admirers. He’s really enjoying it, except he can’t seem to get the attention of Becky. He tries numerous attempts to get her attention and then switches tactics, this time making her jealous.
Question: Do you think that Becky and Tom will be able to set things straight?
So I can’t wait till the next couple chapters, the picnic is quite a lot of fun…
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Chapter 17
This chapter starts Saturday afternoon, when Becky Thatcher is in the school yard and starts talking to herself about how she misses Tom and then some of the other students join her and all going back and forth say who Tom, Joe , or Huck last.
Monday they had the funeral for the boys. The minister starts service and after a while everyone becomes sad and a lot of people begin to cry the door opens and minister sees them come in and he's surprised and he probably can't believe his eyes. Tom, Joe, and Huck come in and everyone was happy to see Joe and Tom. Not a lot of people were so happy for seeing Huck, so Tom takes Huck and says to his aunt "Aunt Polly, it ain't fair. Somebody's got to be glad to see Huck." Then Aunt Polly says to Huck "I'm glad to see you."
The chapter ends with everyone being happy at least for the most part.
Do you think that the town was little upset with the boys?
You know getting them all worried and thinking that they died and then come the day of their funeral.
Monday they had the funeral for the boys. The minister starts service and after a while everyone becomes sad and a lot of people begin to cry the door opens and minister sees them come in and he's surprised and he probably can't believe his eyes. Tom, Joe, and Huck come in and everyone was happy to see Joe and Tom. Not a lot of people were so happy for seeing Huck, so Tom takes Huck and says to his aunt "Aunt Polly, it ain't fair. Somebody's got to be glad to see Huck." Then Aunt Polly says to Huck "I'm glad to see you."
The chapter ends with everyone being happy at least for the most part.
Do you think that the town was little upset with the boys?
You know getting them all worried and thinking that they died and then come the day of their funeral.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Chapter 16
Joe starts to feel homesick but Tom tries to talk him out of it, and soon Huck starts missing his home too. So Tom tells them what he was planning and then they get over the homesick part and do some of the actives that they did before.
Then a couple of days later Tom and Joe want to learn how to smoke a pipe, so Huck makes them a pipe and the smoke. Later after the smoke both Tom and Joe got sick but they were trying to hide it from Huck.
The next day it starts to rain and just a light rain, a thunder storm with heavy rain, they left camp. When the storm was over they went back to camp and everything that they had was soaked. So after the sun comes up they found a place to rest that wasn't wet and fell asleep.
Tom wakes up and starts felling homesick again bur then he comes up with the idea of becoming or acting like Indians. So they cover themselves in mud. Then they make separate tribes and started was with each other. When dinner comes they head back to camp and make peace with one another over a smoke. And two of them start wishing that they stay pirates. Mark Twain doesn't say who, but I'm guess it was Tom and Joe that wanted to stay pirates because last time they smoked they got sick. This time they were able to have a smoke without getting sick.
That's pretty much of the chapter ends.
If you had the choice to hang out with your two best friends on an island without any grown ups or any worries would you, and if so what would you do?
Now this is assuming that your two best friends are the same gender as you. And you are Tom's age which is around ten.
Then a couple of days later Tom and Joe want to learn how to smoke a pipe, so Huck makes them a pipe and the smoke. Later after the smoke both Tom and Joe got sick but they were trying to hide it from Huck.
The next day it starts to rain and just a light rain, a thunder storm with heavy rain, they left camp. When the storm was over they went back to camp and everything that they had was soaked. So after the sun comes up they found a place to rest that wasn't wet and fell asleep.
Tom wakes up and starts felling homesick again bur then he comes up with the idea of becoming or acting like Indians. So they cover themselves in mud. Then they make separate tribes and started was with each other. When dinner comes they head back to camp and make peace with one another over a smoke. And two of them start wishing that they stay pirates. Mark Twain doesn't say who, but I'm guess it was Tom and Joe that wanted to stay pirates because last time they smoked they got sick. This time they were able to have a smoke without getting sick.
That's pretty much of the chapter ends.
If you had the choice to hang out with your two best friends on an island without any grown ups or any worries would you, and if so what would you do?
Now this is assuming that your two best friends are the same gender as you. And you are Tom's age which is around ten.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Chapter 15
Tom gets his way to a ferry and gets on it, to go home. He gets to his aunt's house and he sees his Aunt, Sid, Mary, and Joe's mother in the sitting room, which I'm guessing it's like a living room, but not sure. Anyway he sees them talking and crying over Joe and Tom.
Aunt Polly and Joe's Mother were talking about the things that Tom and Joe did that was foolish. I can't think of any other word but foolish. While they were talking, Tom was thinking about how he would love to get out from under the bed and show his aunt that he is alive but decided not to.
Tom starts to leave after he knows Aunt Polly is asleep, he blows out the candle, kissed her, and then on the way out he locks the door.
Then Tom gets back to camp while they are having breakfast. After that Tom finds a hiding place to sleep while Joe and Huck going fishing.
What do you think Tom is feeling and the end of the chapter besides sadness and tiredness?
Aunt Polly and Joe's Mother were talking about the things that Tom and Joe did that was foolish. I can't think of any other word but foolish. While they were talking, Tom was thinking about how he would love to get out from under the bed and show his aunt that he is alive but decided not to.
Tom starts to leave after he knows Aunt Polly is asleep, he blows out the candle, kissed her, and then on the way out he locks the door.
Then Tom gets back to camp while they are having breakfast. After that Tom finds a hiding place to sleep while Joe and Huck going fishing.
What do you think Tom is feeling and the end of the chapter besides sadness and tiredness?
Chapter 14
The beginning of this chapter freaked me out a little; I rather see the bugs in real then read about them because it freaks me out more reading about them.
They all get up; Joe cuts up some bacon, while Tom and Huck go fishing. They have their breakfast, and then they went off exploring and swimming. Later in the afternoon they get back to camp and start talking and realizes that they all miss the home or what seems like home, but they don't let the others know that. They hear a sound so the go to find what it is.
So they find what is making the sound and after thinking of what was happening they realize that someone drowned.
They start to feel a little happy because they found out that the town was actually missing them, it's what Joe and Tom wanted all along.
And the chapter ends with Tom sneaking off while Joe and Huck are asleep.
For those of you who haven’t read ahead. Where do you think Tom is headed?
Can you image yourself doing what they did? Running away for whatever reason and then finding out that they people you left are worried sick about you, but you still stay hidden?
They all get up; Joe cuts up some bacon, while Tom and Huck go fishing. They have their breakfast, and then they went off exploring and swimming. Later in the afternoon they get back to camp and start talking and realizes that they all miss the home or what seems like home, but they don't let the others know that. They hear a sound so the go to find what it is.
So they find what is making the sound and after thinking of what was happening they realize that someone drowned.
They start to feel a little happy because they found out that the town was actually missing them, it's what Joe and Tom wanted all along.
And the chapter ends with Tom sneaking off while Joe and Huck are asleep.
For those of you who haven’t read ahead. Where do you think Tom is headed?
Can you image yourself doing what they did? Running away for whatever reason and then finding out that they people you left are worried sick about you, but you still stay hidden?
Chapter 13
Tom gets depressed and along with Joe Harper so they make a plan to be brother and never leave each other and also the agree to run away , Later they meet up with Huck and the are agree to meet at midnight and begin the adventure. So they all agree to be pirates and then get a boat and leave for Jackson's Island.
On the way there they all begin to get a little sad, and then when they get to the island they become very content. They set up a camp area so they could rest and sleep for a little bit.
Joe and Tom have a hard time getting to sleep because they start to feel guilty because of what they did. They both say their prayers before going to bed because then didn't want to be struck by lighting.
Tom stole some meet and felt bad about after he said he's prayer then he said to himself, I'm amusing, anyway he say that their life of piracies wouldn't be including stealing.
How long do you think Tom, Joe, and Huck will actually stay on the island?
On the way there they all begin to get a little sad, and then when they get to the island they become very content. They set up a camp area so they could rest and sleep for a little bit.
Joe and Tom have a hard time getting to sleep because they start to feel guilty because of what they did. They both say their prayers before going to bed because then didn't want to be struck by lighting.
Tom stole some meet and felt bad about after he said he's prayer then he said to himself, I'm amusing, anyway he say that their life of piracies wouldn't be including stealing.
How long do you think Tom, Joe, and Huck will actually stay on the island?
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Chapter 12
A lot happened in this chapter, at least I think so. It starts with Becky getting sick and missing school and then Tom gets sick. Aunt Polly get really concerned and tries a lot of different methods to get him well but nothing really worked. Then Aunt Polly hears of something called a pain killer and orders it and gives it to Tom who later gives it to the cat Peter. I really liked the way Mark Twain describes the sight of Peter going crazy and bouncing off the walls. And then taking t he flowers with him out the window. The chapter leaves off with Tom back at school.
How much time do you think has past in this chapter alone?
I'm think maybe a couple of weeks to a month but what is your opinion on the time frame of time that is passing.
How much time do you think has past in this chapter alone?
I'm think maybe a couple of weeks to a month but what is your opinion on the time frame of time that is passing.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Chapter 11
Not much happened in this chapter. I found it really, really boring, mean there wasn't converstion or action if this chapter.
The Town gets wind of what has happened. Muff Potter gets thorwn in to jail and Tom comes to see him every other day or something like that. Then Tom starts talking in his sleep, and keeps Sid up during the night. Then the chapter ends with Twain talking about how the town dosen't really like Injun Joe.
I really don't have a question for you so please share your thoughts on the chapter, book, or something that you liked or didn't like up to this point.
So... your thoughts are.....
The Town gets wind of what has happened. Muff Potter gets thorwn in to jail and Tom comes to see him every other day or something like that. Then Tom starts talking in his sleep, and keeps Sid up during the night. Then the chapter ends with Twain talking about how the town dosen't really like Injun Joe.
I really don't have a question for you so please share your thoughts on the chapter, book, or something that you liked or didn't like up to this point.
So... your thoughts are.....
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Chapter 10
Tom and Huck swear not to tell a soul about what they saw. So to keep themselves form telling anybody else they wrote a vow, (well the book as swear but it the same thing) anyway they write on a shingle in blood. I sorta see why they do this but I would never write in blood. They believed that by writing it in blood that they would die right away if they ever anyone.
Later in the chapter the hear and see a dog, well a stray dog and it’s another superstition that they believe so now they think they are goners. I really don’t get because what does a stray dog have to do with death.
Tom finally gets home and then the chapter ends with Tom getting in trouble for playing hooky and for sneaking out the night before. And then just when Tom thinks the day couldn't get worse it does, he found the brass knob that he gave to Becky in a piece of paper.
O.k. the last sentence of that Mark Twain wrote in this chapter was “This final feather broke the camel's back." The way I took it was that Tom has had enough. So what do you think Mark Twain meant when he wrote it.
What is your thought on this chapter?
Later in the chapter the hear and see a dog, well a stray dog and it’s another superstition that they believe so now they think they are goners. I really don’t get because what does a stray dog have to do with death.
Tom finally gets home and then the chapter ends with Tom getting in trouble for playing hooky and for sneaking out the night before. And then just when Tom thinks the day couldn't get worse it does, he found the brass knob that he gave to Becky in a piece of paper.
O.k. the last sentence of that Mark Twain wrote in this chapter was “This final feather broke the camel's back." The way I took it was that Tom has had enough. So what do you think Mark Twain meant when he wrote it.
What is your thought on this chapter?
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Chapter 9
I didn't really like this chapter, it's very superstitions and I didn't really care for it. I liked the ending of the chapter because it was interesting to see if Tom and Huck would come out of hiding or what might happened if one of the other people saw them(Tom and Huck). I was able to imagine being there but I didn't like what I saw in my mind. The picture I had there wasn't something I wanted.
In the chapter Tom and Huck are the graveyard and they witness the murder of the Doctor.
What is your opinion of the chapter?
What do you think of Injun Joe?
Do you think Tom and Huck will ever tell about what they saw?
In the chapter Tom and Huck are the graveyard and they witness the murder of the Doctor.
What is your opinion of the chapter?
What do you think of Injun Joe?
Do you think Tom and Huck will ever tell about what they saw?
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Chapter 8
Well I thought that this was a pretty fun chapter. Couldn't you just imagine Tom and Joe dancing around taking stabs at eachother? Deciding who would kill who. Were you at all surprised by the mention of Robin Hood? What did you think about all of the superstitions that Tom believes in? And blaming the witch on it not working. I had to read the first page or so through a couple times to get the whole meaning. What really confused you in this chapter? I thought it just didn't flow together as well as it normally does and the grammar was very (I'd like to say old here).
Over-all what did you think?
Over-all what did you think?
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Chapter 7
So Tom is very bored in school and brings his charished tick out to exercise him...Interesting how he and his friend handle playing with the tick and trading eachother's goods once again.
What exactly do you think the teacher did to them as a punishment?
Do you think Tom ever feels ashamed to be made a fool of in front of the class?
For the afternoon break of school he meets Becky at the end of the lane. I think he is very cute with how he approaches talking to her. They talk a bit but I am more interested in how they acted towards eachother. I didn't expect that the girl liked him that much. Do you think that she is faking it or is just very sensitive and just an unexpected tyoe of girl.
Do you think that Tom giving her that bronze knob would ahve solved anything?
Do you think that when she yelled for Tom to come back she wanted to say sorry or to tell him that she hated him???
I liked this chapter over all hope all of you read it...It's getting a lot better!!! -Alison
What exactly do you think the teacher did to them as a punishment?
Do you think Tom ever feels ashamed to be made a fool of in front of the class?
For the afternoon break of school he meets Becky at the end of the lane. I think he is very cute with how he approaches talking to her. They talk a bit but I am more interested in how they acted towards eachother. I didn't expect that the girl liked him that much. Do you think that she is faking it or is just very sensitive and just an unexpected tyoe of girl.
Do you think that Tom giving her that bronze knob would ahve solved anything?
Do you think that when she yelled for Tom to come back she wanted to say sorry or to tell him that she hated him???
I liked this chapter over all hope all of you read it...It's getting a lot better!!! -Alison
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Chapter 6
Tom gets in more trouble and meets the new girl. Tom stopped to talk to Huckleberry Finn. Tom was late to school, got in trouble and had to sit with the girls. That is what he wanted so it isn’t much of a punishment. He sits by the new girl which is Becky Thatcher. Tom gets her attention and she gets mad. Then for the rest of the day he can’t stay focus on the schoolwork. That’s how the Chapter ends.
What are Tom’s intentions for trading a tooth for a tick?
Why do you think Tom trades so much?
What do you think Tom is thinking when he does the trading?
Do you think Tom actually likes Becky or just likes her because she the new girl?
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Well this was a relitivly short and easy chapter to read. I don't really have any questions...
Wait one, where you able to picture that cute little dog pouncing on that tiny beetle? I thought that Mark Twain was able to paint a vivid picture of that scene.
Well that's the one and only additional question, so here are the normal ones,
What were you expecting to happen in this chapter?
What do you think will happen next?
What character do you like best? Why?
What character can you relate to?
In general what do you think this author is trying to tell us?
What do you think of each relationship?
Who is your least favorite character? Why?
What do you think of the setting and time period?
If it was in present day what do you think would change?
Do you like the writer's style?
Well this was a relitivly short and easy chapter to read. I don't really have any questions...
Wait one, where you able to picture that cute little dog pouncing on that tiny beetle? I thought that Mark Twain was able to paint a vivid picture of that scene.
Well that's the one and only additional question, so here are the normal ones,
What were you expecting to happen in this chapter?
What do you think will happen next?
What character do you like best? Why?
What character can you relate to?
In general what do you think this author is trying to tell us?
What do you think of each relationship?
Who is your least favorite character? Why?
What do you think of the setting and time period?
If it was in present day what do you think would change?
Do you like the writer's style?
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
So questions… Can you relate to any of the experiences that Tom has had so far in this book? What do you think of the Sunday school situation? What did you think when Tom bribed for the bible? What do you think of Tom’s opinion of grown-ups showing off? Do you think that he’ll be able to win Amy’s heart? Do you think that he’ll be able to get out of the grave he dug himself?
And now the normal questions:
What were you expecting to happen in this chapter?
What do you think will happen next?
What character do you like best? Why?
What character can you relate to?
In general what do you think this author is trying to tell us?
What do you think of each relationship?
Who is your least favorite character? Why?
What do you think of the setting and time period?
If it was in present day what do you think would change?
Do you like the writer's style?
So questions… Can you relate to any of the experiences that Tom has had so far in this book? What do you think of the Sunday school situation? What did you think when Tom bribed for the bible? What do you think of Tom’s opinion of grown-ups showing off? Do you think that he’ll be able to win Amy’s heart? Do you think that he’ll be able to get out of the grave he dug himself?
And now the normal questions:
What were you expecting to happen in this chapter?
What do you think will happen next?
What character do you like best? Why?
What character can you relate to?
In general what do you think this author is trying to tell us?
What do you think of each relationship?
Who is your least favorite character? Why?
What do you think of the setting and time period?
If it was in present day what do you think would change?
Do you like the writer's style?
Monday, September 24, 2007
Chapter 3
Chapter 3,
So we know that Tom is indeed old enough to notice girls, especially this new girl in town. What do you think about this development? If you were Auntie Polly would you give Tom a licking or not?
Well there aren't any extra questions so answer the old ones,
What were you expecting to happen in this chapter?
What do you think will happen next?
What character do you like best? Why?
What character can you relate to?
In general what do you think this author is trying to tell us?
What do you think of each relationship?
Who is your least favorite character? Why?
What do you think of the setting and time period?
If it was in present day what do you think would change?
Do you like the writer's style?
So we know that Tom is indeed old enough to notice girls, especially this new girl in town. What do you think about this development? If you were Auntie Polly would you give Tom a licking or not?
Well there aren't any extra questions so answer the old ones,
What were you expecting to happen in this chapter?
What do you think will happen next?
What character do you like best? Why?
What character can you relate to?
In general what do you think this author is trying to tell us?
What do you think of each relationship?
Who is your least favorite character? Why?
What do you think of the setting and time period?
If it was in present day what do you think would change?
Do you like the writer's style?
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Sorry I’ve been ignoring my responsibility of posting. Whenever you think it’s time for another post and I haven’t posted, please come and bug me about it.
So you’ve all read chapter 2… What did you think about the language? Find it hard to follow? What do you think was the weirdest thing said in this section? What do you think of Tom being able to trick everyone into painting the fence for him? What would happen now a-day if someone tried to trick you like that? What does that tell you about him?
What were you expecting to happen in this chapter?
What do you think will happen next?
What character do you like best? Why?
What character can you relate to?
In general what do you think this author is trying to tell us?
What do you think of each relationship?
Who is your least favorite character? Why?
What do you think of the setting and time period?
If it was in present day what do you think would change?
Do you like the writer's style?
Coming up next, chapter 3.
Sorry I’ve been ignoring my responsibility of posting. Whenever you think it’s time for another post and I haven’t posted, please come and bug me about it.
So you’ve all read chapter 2… What did you think about the language? Find it hard to follow? What do you think was the weirdest thing said in this section? What do you think of Tom being able to trick everyone into painting the fence for him? What would happen now a-day if someone tried to trick you like that? What does that tell you about him?
What were you expecting to happen in this chapter?
What do you think will happen next?
What character do you like best? Why?
What character can you relate to?
In general what do you think this author is trying to tell us?
What do you think of each relationship?
Who is your least favorite character? Why?
What do you think of the setting and time period?
If it was in present day what do you think would change?
Do you like the writer's style?
Coming up next, chapter 3.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Preface and Chapter 1
Preface and Chapter 1
Well, that was an interesting introduction to Tom and his life. What you need to do now since you’ve read the first chapter is leave a comment about what you thought about it, and answering most of the guiding questions and whatever else you want to add.
What were you expecting to happen in this chapter?
What do you think will happen next?
What character do you like best? Why?
What character can you relate to?
In general what do you think this author is trying to tell us?
What do you think of each relationship?
Who is your least favorite character? Why?
What do you think of the setting and time period?
If it was in present day what do you think would change?
Do you like the writer's style?
These are the normal guiding questions. I’ll post a few questions that (I can’t remember the word I need) this chapter.
1- Do you think the stranger will be a big part in this story?
2- Do you think they will be close friends?
So leave a comment and enjoy the rest of the book.
Well, that was an interesting introduction to Tom and his life. What you need to do now since you’ve read the first chapter is leave a comment about what you thought about it, and answering most of the guiding questions and whatever else you want to add.
What were you expecting to happen in this chapter?
What do you think will happen next?
What character do you like best? Why?
What character can you relate to?
In general what do you think this author is trying to tell us?
What do you think of each relationship?
Who is your least favorite character? Why?
What do you think of the setting and time period?
If it was in present day what do you think would change?
Do you like the writer's style?
These are the normal guiding questions. I’ll post a few questions that (I can’t remember the word I need) this chapter.
1- Do you think the stranger will be a big part in this story?
2- Do you think they will be close friends?
So leave a comment and enjoy the rest of the book.
FYI: By the Way
By the way we are starting this week, I hope everyone got the email. If you know of someone who hasn't, please let me know. So feel free to start reading anytime.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Guiding Questions
What were you expecting to happen in this chapter?
What do you think will happen next?
What character do you like best? Why?
What character can you relate to?
In general what do you think this author is trying to tell us?
What do you think of each relationship?
Who is your least favorite character? Why?
What do you think of the setting and time period?
If it was in present day what do you think would change?
Do you like the writer's style?
What do you think will happen next?
What character do you like best? Why?
What character can you relate to?
In general what do you think this author is trying to tell us?
What do you think of each relationship?
Who is your least favorite character? Why?
What do you think of the setting and time period?
If it was in present day what do you think would change?
Do you like the writer's style?
Monday, September 10, 2007
First Read
The first book we are reading in this years Great Book is Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. This will be an online discussion. We will be posting guiding questions for your comments. You can find the book at http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Mark_Twain/Tom_Sawyer/. We will be working towards 3 chapters a week. It doesn't matter when but you should have a comment up for each chapter and for every post we put up by Friday. Make sure your comments contain more than one sentence, answering most of the guideing questions.
Thanks,
Chloe, Becca, and Ali
Thanks,
Chloe, Becca, and Ali
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