Anyone who is interested in blogging about what they are reading over the summer and discussing different books can join me on the following website:

http://steffen-bookclub.blogspot.com

Have a wonderful summer and I hope you stop by the website to chat about some of the books you are reading!  

Ms. Steffen

**This week you are required to answer all of the questions.  Please wait until you have finished the novel to respond to these questions.**

Questions for the Week of Monday, May 3

• What does the author accomplish by paralleling Phoebe's and Sal's stories?
• Why are the Winterbottoms so unhappy?  How do you think Mrs. Winterbottom's return will change them?
• What do you think the future holds for Salamanca Tree Hiddle?
• What was your reaction to this novel?  

Questions for the Week of Monday, April 27

• How did telling Phoebe's story to her grandparents help Sal understand that her mother leaving had nothing to do with her? How does this understanding have an impact on Sal's relationships with others?
• The author uses foreshadowing to build tension and excitement throughout the book. In Chapter 32, "Later I would realize that I had prayed for the wrong things." In Chapter 34, "That next day was probably one of the best, and surely the worst, in Gram's and Gramps's lives." What do you think the author is foreshadowing through these words?
• Why do you think Mrs. Winterbottom left? Use evidence from the book to support your thoughts.

Questions for the Week of Monday, April 20

• Describe the Winterbottom family.
• Compare or contrast Gram and Gramps to some of your own relatives. Use examples from the book and your own life to show the similarities or differences.
• One of the messages that appears on Phoebe's doorstep states "You can't keep the birds of sadness from flying over your head, but you can keep them from nesting in your hair." Explain what that statement means and which character in the book you think it applies to and why.
  

**BE SURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENT SECTION UNDER THIS POST!! CLICK ON THE COMMENT BUTTON UNDER THIS POST, NOT THE SAME COMMENT BUTTON THAT YOU USED FOR LAST WEEK'S POSTS!**

Questions for the Week of Monday, April 13

• Describe the main character, Salamanca Tree Hiddle.
• When she first arrives, how does Sal feel about Euclid, Ohio?
• Give an example of a flashback the author uses to enhance the story.

Welcome to the Walk Two Moons blog!

You will be blogging 3 times a week during this novel unit.  Every week I will post questions related to the reading.  You will need to respond to at least 2 questions that I post. Your third entry for the week will be a response to another student's entry.  Remember that when you are responding to another student's blog, you need to comment positively and appropriately.

Blogging rules-

1. Use appropriate language.
   
2. You may only blog about the book. Nothing personal!
3. You may not post any personal information (use initials only).
4. Use proper writing conventions.
5. Use evidence from the novel to support your answer.
6. When responding to another student's post, you need to reference which post you are responding to along with your own response.