In "Rules," Catherine struggles with conflicted feelings about her brother, David, who has autism. She loves him and takes good care of him, but also finds life with David pretty frustrating. What do you think about Catherine's reactions to David?
Catherine also feels a little neglected by her parents, who put so much energy into David. She feels like they just don't care about her needs as much as her brother's. What did you think about the way Catherine's parents handled the situation?
Ms. Stanbro
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Wind Bird: Gift of the Mist
Sarah Stiles Bright re-tells a Passamaquoddy folktale in her book "Wind Bird: Gift of the Mist." This is a beautiful story about a well-meaning hero, Gluskop, who tries to solve a village's problems by manipulating nature.
Does this story contain any messages for us about our relationship with the natural world?
Let me know what you think!
Ms. Stanbro
Does this story contain any messages for us about our relationship with the natural world?
Let me know what you think!
Ms. Stanbro
The Adventures of Marco Polo
I just finished reading about Marco Polo's incredible exploration of the Middle and Far East. The description of Kublai Khan's Empire was fascinating.
As a teacher, I thought it was interesting that Khan built schools for all children, including peasants. It took another 500 years for the western cultures to provide public education for all children.
What was the most interesting part of this book for you?
Ms. Stanbro
As a teacher, I thought it was interesting that Khan built schools for all children, including peasants. It took another 500 years for the western cultures to provide public education for all children.
What was the most interesting part of this book for you?
Ms. Stanbro
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
The Homework Machine
Let me know how you liked this book! Do you wish you had a homework machine? Why or why not?
Gossamer
Where do our dreams come from?
I think Lois Lowry did an amazing job of weaving the world of these imaginary creatures that bring us our dreams. She also told an interesting tale of how we grow in our self-understanding through adversity.
If you could name yourself now, what name would you choose and why?
Ms. Stanbro
I think Lois Lowry did an amazing job of weaving the world of these imaginary creatures that bring us our dreams. She also told an interesting tale of how we grow in our self-understanding through adversity.
If you could name yourself now, what name would you choose and why?
Ms. Stanbro
Heroes of Baseball
Did you learn something new and interesting about one of your baseball heroes? Leave an interesting fact or a great comment on this page.
Quest for the Tree Kangaroo
Follow some daring wildlife scientists in their search for the elusive tree kangaroo of Papua, New Guinea.
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