6/6/2017 0 Comments Chapters 13-16Chapter 13:
1. This chapter continues where the Man in the White Shirt left off; after the south tower has collapsed and people on the streets are stuck in a cloud of heavy, grey dust. How do you imagine this felt like for the people on the street? You have seen the video that was taken from the street by the New York Fire Department, now describe what you think people felt when they were going through this. Chapter 14: 1. Alex is embarrassed to tell his mom that he loves her on the phone. Have you ever felt embarrassed by your parents? Tell about that time. 2. When Jordan McCreevey shows up, Alex's friends run for the hills. Why do you think they did this? Do you think was a very kind thing of them to do? Or do you believe they should have stayed together as a group to stand up to their bully? 3. This is the first time that we have seen Alex stand up to Jordan. What do you think made him suddenly feel so confident and brave that he could stand up to his bully? 4. After their epic chase, Alex finally gets caught by Jordan and his goons. But, it's Rex the dog that jumps in to help his friend. Have you ever wished that you could have a side-kick like this to back you up when you confront your bully? Chapter 15: 1. The majority of this chapter discusses Alex and Rex trying to find Alex's little sister, Nunu. Have you ever lost a sibling when you were supposed to be watching them? Or, have you ever gotten separated from your family in a new place? How did those moments feel? 2. We end the chapter seeing Jordan and his friends throw a glass bottle down on top of Rex, trying to hurt him on purpose. Now, remember, Rex had just chased Jordan off and tried to bite him, do you think that Jordan was justified in hurting the dog back? Or should he have just accepted that he got what was coming to him for being a bully? Chapter 16: 1. This chapter begins a new look of what was happening at Ground Zero with the Man in the White Shirt. Many of the greatest moments of September 11, 2001 were how people that were total strangers worked together to help others. The Man in the White Shirt, even though he is also lost, scared, and a little hurt, starts to help a policewoman carry those that are severely injured. Do you think that you were respond in the same way as the Man in the White Shirt did and try to help others? That might be it for this week, sorry! We are moving this week and I am going to be crazy busy. I'll try to post again this weekend. I hope your kiddos are enjoying the book and learning to take a new look on what happened this historic day. I believe this is a wonderful novel that helps to show empathy and love in the face of tragedy--and with all that's happening in the world these days, is not a bad lesson to teach them early on. I'll be back soon!
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Playday is over. Awards have been handed out. Tears have been shed. And the last bell has rung.
IT'S SUMMER TIME, YA'LL! Now, before all that wonderful, beautiful knowledge falls out their ears, let's get our kids hooked up with some amazing reading for the summer. Go ahead and order your copy! (Sorry, it doesn't look like it's available at the public library.) I will be beginning the work through it on Monday!
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