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Think About This

634: How does your current Katherine Paterson book compare to Bridge to Terabithia?
734: Which local or national issue do you feel strongly about?
834: How might a Walter Dean Myers wisdom help you or your friends?

Posted by Mrs. Varga at 8:40 PM 0 comments

Happy Thanksgiving!

Think About This
634: How does your new Katherine Paterson book compare to Bridge to Terabithia?
734: How has reading Gary Soto affected you as a writer?
834: How has a Walter Dean Myers' wisdom applied to your life?

Click "comments" below. I would love to hear from you.

Posted by Mrs. Varga at 8:07 PM 0 comments

Think About This

634: In Bridge to Terabithia, how does Jess express his feelings about Leslie's death?
734: What images and themes keep reappearing in Gary Soto's pieces?
834: Why would Walter Dean Myers write about someone like Ida B. Well?

Posted by Mrs. Varga at 1:42 PM 0 comments

Think About This

634: In Katherine Paterson's Bridge to Terabithia, think of all the different feelings Jess had. How did his different actions reflect those different feelings?
734: Why do you think Gary Soto often writes about his own memories?
834: What common themes have you noticed in Walter Dean Myers' works?

TO SUSANA & JAMIE from 834 - Thank you for your comments. Keep 'em coming!

Posted by Mrs. Varga at 11:28 PM 0 comments

Think About This

634: How did Jess react to the unexpected tragedy?
734: Don't forget to finish your Soto books. Test on Monday 11/14.
834: Don't forget to finish your Myers books. Test on Monday 11/14.

Kimberly, I was delighted to read your comment. And the answer is YES, we have many Katherine Paterson books! We'll be forming Paterson book groups next week.

Posted by Mrs. Varga at 8:07 PM 1 comments

Think About This

634: In Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson, how are Jess and Leslie alike? How are they different?
734: Gary Soto writes quite a bit about his uncle. What inferences can you make about his uncle? Can you support your inferences with details from "The War Years" ?
834: Walter Dean Myers wants his readers to learn the wisdoms that his characters have learned. Think of one wisdom/lesson that a character in your Walter Dean Myers book has learned. Do you think it's an important wisdom for your life? How?

I am really interested in what you have to say on this - or anything that's on your mind. Click on "comment" and let me know your thoughts.
Jessica from 634 - I enjoyed reading your comment. Keep visiting my blog. :)
(Serving on jury duty was very interesting for me - but I am glad to be back!)

Posted by Mrs. Varga at 8:19 PM 1 comments