Sep
29
Holes: A Different Outcome?
September 29, 2008 | Tagged Holes | 16 Comments
I want you to think back to an earlier part of the book…
When Zero offered to dig part of Stanley’s hole, Stanley finally agreed to teach Zero how to read and write. They spent a fair amount of time together before Zero smashed the shovel into Mr. Pendanski’s face and ran away.
In my opinion, the time Zero and Stanley spent together was VERY important for both of them. I have two questions I want you to comment on:
- Do YOU think the time they spent together was important?
- Why or why not?
Sep
23
Holes: Picking a Different Title
September 23, 2008 | Tagged Holes | 40 Comments
We’re almost through the book Holes. Now seems like a good time to ask:
If you were the author of this book, what title would you have chosen? Defend yourself – tell us why you chose your title too!
Sep
18
The Lipstick Tube – You Decide
September 18, 2008 | Tagged Holes, reading | 34 Comments
After Stanley dug up a fossil and tried using it to get the day off from digging, X-Ray took notice. X-Ray insisted that Stanley give him anything else that he might find.
Pretend you are X-Ray. Why is it fair for you to ask Stanley to do this?
Now pretend you are Stanley. Why would you want to give it to X-Ray when you are the one who found it?
Sep
17
You Decide – Sept 17
September 17, 2008 | Tagged social skills | 31 Comments
We are in Math class and we are learning a new topic. Everyone else in my class seems to understand it, but I am really confused about it. I am just too embarrassed to raise my hand and ask questions. What should I do?
