Instructions+and+Due+Dates

Due Dates:
Tuesday, November 25: Chapters 1-4 (pages 7-74) Wednesday, December 3: Chapters 5-8 (pages 75-134) Friday, December 19 (or during Winter Break): Chapters 9-12 (pages 135-197) Monday, January 12: Chapters 13-16 (pages 198-248)

Active Reading:
As we read this book, we will be focusing on its THEMES. The story focuses strongly on self image, hope, despair, courage, dreams, resilience, cruelty, evil, and true friendship. Use labeled sticky notes to mark places where you see these themes in the story. If you notice another theme, be sure to mark that, as well.

In addition, mark any phrases or sentences that you find particularly moving or meaningful.

= Reflection Journals: = By 9:00 p.m. the night before each due date, write a reflection of at least 10 lines on your group's discussion page. You must respond to the writing prompt for that reading section. You may also discuss anything else connected to what you read. Your journals will be graded on content and writing.

= Discussions and Questions for Auction Points = Use the Discussion icon on the Home page to post any questions or comments you would like to share with the entire class. You will receive 1 Auction Point for any significant and meaningful remarks you post, up to 5 Auction Points for each reading section. (Example: you can earn up to 5 Auction Points for commenting on Chapters 1-4.) You are encouraged to read the postings of any other group and respond to them in this space. Check this Discussion icon regularly to see if anyone has commented on something YOU wrote that you might want to respond to.

= Vocabulary: = Add one significant word to your Group Vocabulary list from each chapter. Follow the directions on your group's home page.