Miss Graves’ Blog

Yea, we are starting new novels this week! I am really looking forward to reading with you and to using our blog again! Sometimes, you will read and respond in your reader response journal, other times, you will respond to the books on here! Have fun! Be sure to comment on each others thoughts! Remember good readers always use evidence and specific details from the text to support their answers! Try and remember to include the page number you found the information on!

Dear Book Talkers, As you read novels in class or on your free time please leave comments on our BOOK TALK BLOG!  Tell others how you feel about characters, make connections, ask questions and express your opinions of the books you are reading.  Sometimes, you will answer questions on this blog instead of your reading response journal!

At times, you will find writing and math information here too! Have fun!

Sincerely, Blogger Graves

When did the family discover that Tuck was blind? How did they figure it out?

Describe the house Helen lived in.

How does Helen feel about herself? Do you think you are like Helen in any way?

Where did Riley come from? Why did they get him from there?

Why is the pond so important to William? Do you think Riley really understood about the pond and that is why he did not jump in the mud?

How does having Riley change how William feels?

What is the setting?

Who are the main characters so far?

What is wrong with Grandfather according to Dr. Smith?

Why does Willy think Grandpa is playing a trick when he does not get out of bed?