Blog 6 - Wednesday, September 26, 2018

In chapter one of The Outsiders, Ponyboy explains that the greasers are considered like family to him. 

Do you think it’s possible for friends to be considered family? 

Explain why or why not.

Do you have any friends you’re so close with, you consider them family? 

Blog 5 - Monday, September 24, 2018

Ponyboy loves being at the movies ALONE.

Do you like being ALONE? Why is it important to have ALONE time?

How do you feel after being ALONE?

Explain.

Blog 4 - Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Hurricane Florence, which made landfall in North Carolina on Friday, completely devastated most of the Carolinas and caused widespread flooding. Hurricane Florence has flooded rivers (swells of 60 feet above regular water levels), roads, and houses.

Many residents had to abandon their homes and everything inside them. 

If your house was flooded, and you could only take one item with you, what would that item be? 

Explain.

Blog 3 - Monday, September 17, 2018

What decade were your parents born in?
Would you want to go back to that decade?
What from their decade sounds interesting?
Explain why or why not.

Blog 2 - Monday, September 10, 2018

In the short story "The Winner" by Peg Kehret, the protagonist enters a poetry competition and writes a poem that she is confident will win.

Write about a time you won a competition or game and felt very proud of yourself.

Blog 1 - Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Tell me about a time when you were impressed by someone or something.

Explain why you were so impressed.