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__**Daily READING LOG

Date: Book Title: Author: Today’s Pages: Strategy used: Explanation:**__

The Giver Lois Lowry Pg. 88- 107** Prediction- In Jonas’ first couple days of training, he was experiencing new things, and one was colors. I predict that if he experiences more about color that he will know all of the colors; because he is just getting glimpses of the colors now. So soon he wont just be seeing some colors, he will see colors all the time. - Nov. 2nd question: How does the author make the memories that the Giver transmits vivid and realistic? Find examples of description words and images. -Answer: The author makes the memories vivid and realistic by, being very descriptive and explaining what is going on with Jonas and the Giver. When Jonas is giving the memory of snow and hills, the author is good with her descriptive words and being able to make it so realistic that its like you’re their receiving the memory. The author makes it seem like you can feel what Jonas is feeling, because the more descriptive she is being means that the more it seems like you are there.
 * November 2nd, 09

The Giver Lois Lowry Pg. 108-120 ** Prediction- At dinner with Jonas and his family, Jonas’ dad asked if anything was wrong because he was quite. His dad asked if he wanted medication, knowing he cant have any he said no. After Gabriel’s evening bath, Jonas asked to have Gabe sleep in his room that night. Gabe slept in Jonas’ room, he was so restless that Jonas put his hand on his back and accidently gave Gabe the memory of the lake. I predict since Gabe, Jonas and the Giver all have similar eyes, and they are all different from everyone else, that Gabe will soon probably be the next receiver. Nov 4th,: Q: Why do you think the author chose snow and a sled ride as the first memory for the Giver to transmit? Explain. A: I think that the author chose snow and a sled from the Giver to transmit, because it is the most common memory for anyone. When Jonas had the memory, it seemed like it was the memory for a person to keep. Since it was easy for Jonas to remember, he would be able to think about it for the longest time he can.
 * November 4th, 09

The Giver Lois Lowry Pg. 121-138** Summarizing -Jonas has been given memories, and by accident he gave some to Gabe. Now since he has given Gabe a memory, he’s been giving him memories ever since, which isn’t good. Jonas has also stopped taking his pills, so the stirrings have came back. He now knows about ‘Grandparent’ or the ‘parents-of-the-parents’. Jonas now feels, more emotions, (love, happiness, sadness, anger, etc). Nov 9th, 09 Q- Do you consider Jonas' world "advanced"? Why or Why not? Explain. Answer- I consider his world advanced, because his community has: climate control, they assign families and jobs, and they all have birthday type ceremony together until 12. In Jonas' world they all do everything the same, and they cant make their own decisions, they have to do what they are told no matter what. In his world, everything is done the same and never done different, or you will be released to some other place.
 * November 9th, 09.

The Giver Lois Lowry Pg. 139-162** Summarizing- Jonas has just figured out about the other Receiver that was before him, her name was Rosemary. Rosemary happens to be The Giver's daughter. Jonas was pretty sad when he found out the release meant that you kill the person, and that his dad ended out releasing a baby. Jonas is learning more but he needs to learn everything about being a Receiver because he's leaving and so is the Giver. Nov 18th, 09 Question- Philosopher and Stateman Francis Bacon said, " Knowledge is pain". Do you agree? Would Jonas? Why or why not? Explain in a paragraph. Answer- I do agree and I think Jonas would too because, in order to learn new things you probably need to go through pain. If you wanted to learn a new sports, you will need to go through some pain in order to know what its like. If you wanted to know about some people or something that had died, and you were close to them you will go through some pain. So in order to learn new things through knowledge, sometimes there will be pain in the process.
 * November 18th, 09.

**November 20th, 09. The Giver Lois Lowry Pg. 163-180** Summarizing- Jonas did escape from the community, with food, but he also had Gabriel. He had stolen his dad's bike and left in the dark of the morning. They rode through the day and the night, when the search planes came he would take Gabe and duck by trees and bushes. They went through the cold, the warmth and everything. Jonas did his best to keep Gabe and himself warm, but it was a tough thing to do. Jonas and Gabe attempted to ride through the snow fall, but it was no use, it was too thick. They found a hill and Jonas started to climb up it, they climbed and climbed and reached the top. They were at the top, looking down and saw houses. Looking at the houses they looked through the foggy winter windows, they saw Christmas lights all around a tree. They were happy, just to find the houses and hoping they will be loved. Nov 20th, 09 Question- Is it an optimistic ending? Does Jonas survive? Explain in a paragraph. Answer- The Giver was an optimistic ending, because you found out that Jonas was finally happy, and can spend the rest of his life, in a place were he's happy. I think that Jonas does survive and so does Gabriel because they are so close to where it looks like it could be a place to spend the rest of their lives. Jonas probably did survive because he was so close to where he wanted to be. So I think that The Giver was a good book, and it did make you want to keep reading.

**November 27th, 09 New Moon Stephenie Meyer Pg. 1- 84** Summarizing- It was Bella's birthday, and she didn't want all the attention or the presents! She had gotten up that morning, went downstairs to find that Charlie (her dad) had her birthday present from him and from her mom (Renee). She went to school, where the only people to say happy birthday where two of the Cullens, Edward and Alice. After school, Bella called work and told them that she needed the day off for her birthday. She ended up spreading it with Edward, and his family. There they had presents for her and a giant pink cake. Bella was opening a present and got a paper cut, but since they are all vampires, Jasper wasn't fully okay with being around people. So when her paper cut started bleeding, he tried to run up, because he wanted her blood. Edward stopped him, but hurt Bella in the process. Edward and his family ended up leaving, so he couldn't hurt Bella anymore.

**December 2nd, 09 New Moon Stephenie Meyer Pg. 93- 108** Summarizing- For 4 months Bella, did nothing but go to school, go to work and sit in her room. She stayed so in-closed to herself, she didn't really talk to anyone. Charlie wanted to send her back with her mom in Jacksonville Florida; but she convinced her dad to let her stay, by saying she would go out with her friend Jessica that night. She went to school and ask Jessica, so Bella and Jessica went out. Bella and Jessica agreed on going to see a zombie movie, which Jessica didn't like that much and Bella wasn't that interested into it either. After the movie they went to dinner at a restaurant called One-eyed Pete's. As they were walking back to Bella's truck, Bella stopped, almost lifeless and stood on the sidewalk with a blank stare. Jessica was a little freaked out and kept asking Bella what she was doing. Question- Describe the setting- when and where does your novel take place? Answer- It is in the present. The novel takes place in a little town called Forks. Forks barely has no sunshine, always cloudy and rains a lot! It is the best place for the vampires in this book.

**December 4th, 09 New Moon Stephenie Meyer Pg. 110-119** Summarizing- After the movie, Bella saw someone she thought she knew, who tried to hurt her once. Jessica told her that she shouldn't go near them, but she did anyways. She walked over there, she had a rush of adrenaline, and she noticed that she didn't know the man. She went back to Jessica and she freaked out on Bella. Bella and Jessica drove home without any conversations. She went home, went to bed and thought about everything that happened that night. Question- Explain who the protagonist (main character) is by describing their appearance as well as behavior. Answer- The main character is Bella Swan. She is a shy person, but can also be very outgoing. She has brown hair and brown eyes, she mostly wears sweat pants or jeans and long sleeve shirts.

**December 7th, 09 New Moon Stephenie Meyer Pg. 120-129.** Summarizing- Bella was working with only Mike, when two back packers came in the store and talked about seeing something like a grizzly bear. They talked for a while, after a lot of talking Mike told Bella she could leave because once they left he was closing up. Bella started thinking why she kept having the same nightmare over and over and over again, but she couldn't think of anything. She started thinking about Edward, and how he said "it would be like I never existed", which Bella couldn't understand because she would always remember him, from every memory that she had of him and her together. Bella went out for a walk, and saw a sign that just caught her eye automatically. It was a sign about two motorcycles that were for sale. Bella wanted to buy them, because she needed to do more fun/reckless things in her life now. She bought the bikes. Bella had called her dad to find out where the Black's live. Question- Describe the conflict(s) so far in your novel. Explain it with details. Identify the type of conflict. Answer- The conflict so far is that, Edward left Bella and it made he life go wrong. I would call this a person vs. person and or a person vs. self, because of how Bella asks to this; she is having a hard time not having him around, and she wont do anything about it. So I would call this conflict a person vs. person, and or a person vs. self.

**December 9th, 09 New Moon Stephenie Meyer Pg. 130-143.**

Summarizing- Bella went over to see the Black’s. She had gone to see them, with the motorcycles in the back of her truck. Bella and Jacob went out to the garage and looked at Jacob’s car, that he was re-storing. She asked him if he would help her fix the bikes, and he agreed to it. Jacobs’ friends came in, and they both bugged him about things he’s said about Bella. Questions- Describe the similarities and differences between the main character and you. Answer- Well for similarities I would say that, we are both independent, both adventurous, and very lively when we want to be. For differences I would say that, she is quiet, and I’m not, she is more mature, and I am very immature.

New Moon Stephenie Meyer. Pg- 142-158**
 * December 11th, 09

Summarizing- Jacob and Bella went to go get some parts for the bikes. It turned out that the parts did cost over $100. When they went back to the house, Bella and Jacob’s dads called them in for dinner. The next day Bella had gone to school and met up with all of her friends. At lunch they all sat together and talked about what their weekends were like; one girl came over and talked about what someone saw that looked like a bear. They all talked about it, and Bella said that some hikers came in when her and Mike were working. The hikers were talking about a big bear type of thing, but it was way bigger than a Grizzly.

New Moon Stephenie Meyer. Pg. 159-180.**
 * December 14th, 09

Summarizing- Bella was on her way to school, while thinking about the weekend when her and Jess went to see the zombie movie and Bella ditched. When Bella went to hang out with Jacob, she made sure that Jake wasn't getting sick of her being around so much. Jake and Bella talked the whole time while Jake fixed the bikes; so Bella thought of a good plan. Bella said that they should start doing homework during the times that they hang out. They agreed it would be a good idea, so they would do homework twice a week and work on the bikes every day in between. The next day Bella went to work and she kept thinking if Mike would ever shut up. After work she went home and found her dad with some pizza because he didn't want to wait up for her. Jake and Bella hung out at Bella's house and did all their homework. But when Charlie came in he wasn't paying attention to the homework. Charlie was more focused on the fact that Bella had make lasagna. As Jake left he said that he would call Bella when she should come to work with him. When Jake called her, he said that he had finished the bikes, so Bella could pick him up and they could test them. As they drove there, they passed a placed called LA. Push. Bella saw someone jump off a cliff, and she freaked completely out. Jake told her that it was just cliff diving and people did it all the time, but on a lower cliff. So she said that one day she would wanna do it.

Question- What connections are there between the novel and your own life? Explain by giving details/examples.

Answer- Well me and the main character Bella have a connection, because we are both very adventurous. We both like to do things that people wouldn't see us doing. Most people think shes a strange person and people think I am too. So I would say that me and Bella have a connection.

**December 16th, 09 New Moon Stephenie Meyer Pg. 181- 200.**

Summarizing- Bella and Jake went to a little place by a pond, where no one would see them on the bikes. As Jake was explaining to Bella all the parts that she needs to know to ride the bike, Bella just wanted to get going! As Bella started for the first time, she fell over because she let go of the clutch to early. Jake helped her up and she started again, and she got the rush of adrenaline. Bella didn't know how to turn, so she slipped and hit a rock! She was gushing blood and Jake ran over as fast as he could. He gave Bella his shirt and told her that he is driving her to the hospital. First the stopped at the house, just so she could wash up a bit. When they got to the hospital, Bella had gotten seven stitches, just from hitting her head on the rock. When she told Charlie about it, she said that she hit her head while hiking, and being Charlie he believed it. The next day Bella and Jake went hiking, so Bella could find a really beautiful spot that she had found before.

Questions- What are three questions that you have about your novel. Write them down.

Answer- I would ask her why she chose this kind of genre to right about. I would ask her why she picked the kind of characters that are in it. And why she put the kind of stuff in the book thats in it right now.

**January 4th, 2010 New Moon Stephenie Meyer Pg. 201-225.**

Summarizing- Bella, Jake, and Mike all went to go see a movie. The movie had a lot of, blood and gore. During the movie Mike, started to feel sick, so Bella took him out of the theater. Mike was throwing up constantly because of the movie. So Jake and Bella had to drive him home. After the dropped of Mike, Jake felt sick too. Bella offered to drive him, but he drove him self. Bella called Jake to see if he was okay, and he had the stomach flu too. So Bella, went off to try to sleep, but she ended up getting sick to. So in the morning, she was sleeping by the toilet and he dad asked if he was alright. She told him she was, and tried to sleep again.

New Moon Stephenie Meyer Pg. 226- 251 **
 * January 6th, 2010

Summarizing- Bella had called Jacobs' dad Billy to see how Jacob was doing. Billy said that he may have mononucleoses, which would last for a month. After a week, Bella called again, and found out that Jacob didn't have mono, he just had a stomach virus. Jacob was out with his friends, for the whole day so Bella wouldn't be able to see him. After that, Bella went found to the forest, and walked around, when someone showed up. Another vampire had shown up for Bella. He was sent to kill Bella by a woman named Victoria, because Edward and his family had killed her mate. So he was supposed to kill Bella, when a pack of 5 wolves came and attacked the vampire. Bella went and told Charlie that she was hiking and that she saw wolves. So she ran away, but kept falling! Charlie told her she wasn't allowed to go in the forest anymore.

New Moon Stephenie Meyer Pg. 252- 277**
 * January 8th, 2010

Summarizing- Bella had been waiting and waiting for Jacob to call her. So she would know that everything is okay. Well Jacob's dad Billy had called, and said that Jake was doing great. He also said that he was with some friends, that he isn't usually with. Bella got a bit worried and, wondered what had happened to her best friend. She had been driving to the reservation, and then saw one of Jacob's friends Quil. Quil was just watch Jacob, and Sam Uley's cult at the reservation. Bella had asked Quil if he had wanted a ride over, so he hopped in. They headed to the reservation to see Jacob, when Quil told Bella that Jake wasn't the same. Once they were there, Bella rushed over to Jacob so they could talk. He told her that it wasn't good for them to be friends anymore. He said he wasn't the same person, and it wasn't fair to her if they stayed friends. Jacob just walked away after letting her know that, because he didn't want to hurt her anymore than he had already. Bella had been upset; so Charlie called Billy to see what was going on with Jake. Charlie said that even though him and Billy are friends, but it was ripping apart his family if Jake wasn't friends with her. Billy said he would keep an eye on Jacob and Sam, just so he would know what Jacob had been doing.

**January 11th, 2010 New Moon Stephenie Meyer. Pg. 278-299.**

Summarizing- After a few days with out Jacob, Bella had been having more nightmares. Every night she's had nightmares, she will scream until Charlie comes. So one night before she went to sleep, she heard a noise on her window. She heard scratching, and freaked out, because she thought it would have been Victoria. Victoria is the vampire, who really wants to kill Bella. But it turned out it was Jake, so she opened the window. Jacob came in the window and told Bella what was happening. He told Bella that she had to guess what his secret was, and then he left. Before he left he told her to, tell him in the morning. So when Bella woke up, she went to go tell Jacob, because she knew his secret! He was a werewolf.

New Moon Stephenie Meyer. Pg. 300- 322.**
 * January 13th, 2010

Summarizing- Bella woke up early in the morning, so she could go see Jacob. When she got to his house, she knocked on the door as hard as she could. Billy told her to just come in, so she did and automatically said, "Where's Jake?". He said I think he's still sleeping, you can check if you want. So Bella sprinted down the hall, to his room. Jacob was sleeping so peacefully. she didn't understand why she felt like she should protect him. After a few minutes, he woke up and said "Hey Bella". He had a smirk on his face, that you could tell why you were there. She knew about the werewolf story, she remembered it all. Bella and Jake had a long talk about it, and Jake let something out. He told Bella that he had killed the vampire who tried to kill her. She was relived, and she warned Jake about how Charlie and some other guys are hunting for the wolves. Jake wasn't worried because he knew they wouldn't catch them. Bella had a feeling that Victoria was still looking for her though, and she was.

New Moon Stephenie Meyer. Pg. 323- 341.**
 * January 15th, 2010

Summarizing- Bella had went to see Jacob, the next morning. They had ended up being around with Sam and his cult. So Jacob had to let Sam know that Bella knew. Sam did have a huge outburst over it, but he did come down and except it. When one of the guys from Sam's cult got mad at Bella he almost attacked her, but Jacob stepped in. Jacob and Paul got in a fight, so the other guys from the cult, took her to Emily's. Emily is Sam's girlfriend, and she had been cooking all morning. After they ate, Jacob and Paul got back, and they were laughing. After a bit, Jacob and Bella left, and drove home. They talked about Emily and how she got a scratched up face. She had been mauled by a bear, and Sam, hates it when people stare at her. Bella thought about how she thought Sam was bad, but him and Emily were very nice to her.

**January 18th, 2010 New Moon Stephenie Meyer. Pg. 342- 362**

Summarizing- It was spring break, and Bella and Jake weren't hanging out as much as hoped. Jake and the rest of the wolves were on red alert for Victoria. Bella had been working with Mike at the shop. Mike was asking her if they were dating, and saying that Jake is head over heals for her. Bella knew all of that, but she knew they were just friends. Bella had went over to Billy's with Charlie for dinner. Jake had been there, and so were Sam and Emily. Jake and Bella skipped off early for some alone time, so they could talk. Jake asked questions about the vampires. She told him what he wanted to know before she had to leave. Before she left they made plans to go cliff diving. In the morning Bella left for Jake's house, with a change of clothes. Jake had gone with Sam in the forest, because there was a sign of Victoria. So Bella went by herself. Right before jumping, she heard the voice. The voice told her to stop but she wouldn't listen. Bella jumped off the cliff. The water was so cold, she couldn't move. The voice told her to not give up. But she couldn't help it.

Q: If you were a character in your book, who would it be? Explain in a few sentences.

A: Well I would probably want to be Bella. Bella, is smart, able to accomplish more when she wants to. She is able to do what she wants, because she knows it, is safe. She is a kind hearted person, and does a lot for others.

New Moon Stephenie Meyer Pg. 363- 381**
 * January 20th, 2010

Summarizing- Bella was about to give up in the water until, something brought her on to the shore. Jake and jumped in the water and saved her. Bella had been spitting out all the water, that she had swallowed in the lake. Sam came to help, and Bella had been such a pale color, that Sam and Jake took her to Jake's house. Billy came back from the hospital, because a friend of his and Charlie's just endured a heart attack. Billy told Jake to take Bella back to her house, so she would get home safe. As they got there, Bella asked how her was getting home. Jake wasn't going home, he was staying with her because, they still hadn't caught Victoria. After a little while, Jake felt that there was a vampire around. Bella saw a black car, and was sure for a fact that it was Carlise. Jake had to leave, very quickly because of the treaty. Jake had left, and Bella took another look at the car. Someone was getting out and it wasn't Carlise. Bella had saw red hair, so she was afraid that it might be Victoria trying to trick her.

Q- What would you say to one of your characters? Explain way you would say this?

A- The character I would like to talk to from New Moon, would be Bella. I would ask her, how she felt before she did a lot of the dangerous things. I would say this because, she does a lot of dangerous things. For example she went cliff diving.

New Moon Stephenie Meyer Pg. 382- 403**
 * January 22nd, 2010

Summarizing- The red headed girl, turned out to be, Alice Cullen. She was so happy, and relived. She explained what happened when she was cliff diving. Alice was, saying how scared she was. She had thought that Bella had died. Bella said how her best friend Jake was a werewolf. Alice, was happy it wasn't the smell coming off Bella. So they talked for a bit, and then Bella wanted Alice to stay the night. So she told Bella she would be an hour. So when she got back, so did Charlie. Charlie was so happy to see Alice. So they talked about Carlise, and Jake, and how things have been with the family. Bella, and Alice talked for awhile, Bella seemed to be happier with Alice around.

Q- What parts of the book seem most believable? Most unbelievable? Explain.

A- I think the parts most believable are when- they get in fights, and when they do all their recreational stuff (cliff diving). The most unbelievable parts are- The vampires and werewolves.

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**January 25th, 2010 New Moon Stephenie Meyer Pg. 404- 423**

Summarizing- After Alice left to get someone things, the door bell rang. It was Jake at the door. Bella asked what he was doing, and he told her that he knew a Cullen was at the house. Jake walked into the house to make sure she was okay. He wasn't happy that she was with Alice. He was about to leave, so he gave Bella a hug. He smelt her and said ew, because she smelt like the vampire. She thought about how Alice said she smelt like a gross wet dog. As Jake was about to leave, Alice walked in. They talked a bit, and all of the sudden the phone rang. Jake answered, and thought it as Carlise who called, so thats what he told Bella. Bella, said to Alice that it was Carlise, It was Edward, and he thought Bella was dead. Because he Edward asked for Charlie and, Jake said that he was at a funeral. Edward thought he was talking about Bella's funeral. So Edward decided to go, and be killed. Alice and Bella, left to Italy to save Edward. That was where Edward was planning to get killed.

Q- What are two emotions the main character has felt? What made the main character feel this way?

A- Two emotions that Bella has felt, are happiness and sadness. She has felt that way because of Edward. Edward left, to not hurt Bella anymore and it made her sad because she felt ever more said. She was happy when she was with Jake and Alice. Jake was with her when everyone left, he was we best friend and was with her through everything. Alice made her feel happy, because she felt like a part of her old life.

New Moon Stephenie Meyer Pg- 424- 442**
 * January 27th, 2010

Summarizing- Bella and Alice, left Charlie a note telling him that Bella will be back a.s.a.p. Bella, packed everything, and they left to the airport. They got on the plane, and waited for it to take off. Alice was telling Jasper, not to send anyone, because then Edward will never stop. So right before the plane took off, she hung up with Jasper and told Bella what they had said. She told Bella to go to sleep, as she tried to see what Edward was doing. She was looking at what the Volturi, was thinking to say to Edward. Alice woke Bella up, she told her that the Volturi said no to Edward and he was planning to do something to disturb the peace in the city. When they got off the plane, they need to get to the city before noon. Alice asked Bella how she felt about Grand Theft Auto. Alice found a nice, fast, bright yellow Lamborghini. So they drove off, and when they came into the town, Alice had a stunned look on her face. Bella was worried and asked, what was wrong and all Alice said what Volturi.

Q- What does theme mean? What is the theme in the novel you are reading or have just read. Explain.

A- Theme means the moral of the story. The theme of New Moon is about love and hate. Everyone in the book goes through, love with who they are with, and hate with who they used to be with. They love the person they, are with and sometimes hate them. They love their friends, but sometimes hate them.

**February 1st, 2010. New Moon Stephenie Meyer Pg. 443- 462.**

Summarizing- Bella, and Alice were driving through the city, when they found out there was a festival. They drove through, with all of the people walking and moving when they came. Bella had to run the rest of the way to the clock tower, to get Edward. She ran and ran, and she saw Edward. She ran through a fountain, and she jumped into his arms. She told him, she had to get out of the light. They stood in the shadow, and then some of the Volturi came to see him. They wanted to take him back to the council, and Alice was with Edward and Bella too.

Q- Complete a strategy response. Question Response: What is your favorite part of the book you’re reading? Why? Be descriptive in your explanations.

A- I think my favorite part of the book, his were she jumps off the cliff, because it is so suspenseful, to see if she will survive. You wonder if she will be okay from almost drowning. Thats why this is my favorite part.

New Moon Stephenie Meyer Pg. 463-484**
 * February 3rd, 2010

Summarizing- As they walked through the dimly lit hallways, Edward kept Bella close. Edward kept a close eye on Bella and Jane, so she wouldn't touch her. They walked up to an elevator, and when it opened 3 vampires were waiting for them. They got into the elevator, and when they got out there was a beautiful green eyed girl, directing them were to go. All of them stopped and waiting for the bodyguards to open up the door. As the door opened they walked into the room, and meet the 3 guys who Edward went to see yesterday. The 3 men asked if he was happy they denied him, Edward was very happy. They were surprised he was standing so close to Bella without having an erg, to bite her. The first man tried to see if Bella was immune to his powers like he was with the Cullens, and she was. She was also immune to Jane's. They were very surprised.

Q- If you were the author, what would you have happening next? Explain the details and tell why you would make this decision.

A- If I were the author, I would make Edward get a little calmer with them, until they got to close to Bella. Once they got to close to her, Edward would have to fight them to keep them away from Bella.

**February 5th, 2010.**



Q- Describe what is happening in the image below. Why do you think the person in the image is doing what he is doing? What does this tell you about the situation that he may be in? What is your reaction to this image/How does is make you feel?

A- He is a surviver of an earthquake, and he is trying to get some juice from the bag. He just survived an earthquake, and everything is gone. He was probably looking for food and water, when he had the stolen bag of juice. He was probably very thankful that he found the juice. My reaction to think image was, why is he trying to get the juice out. But when I look and saw the caption, saying that he was an earthquake surviver I know why. It makes me feel sad, that he was in an earthquake and he had a stolen bag of juice and was probably looking for food too.

**February 8th, 2010. New Moon Stephenie Meyer Pg. 464- 499**

Summarizing- They had decided not to kill Edward or keep him. So Alice arranged for them to fly home, but she was told to make sure it was a flight in the night. Alice had bought the tickets and was headed out go the their bags. Edward and Bella stayed, so they wouldn't get lost someone in Italy. Alice had stolen another car, but it wasn't as fast and the Lamborghini. So they drove to the airport, and got on their fight back to Forks. After they had landed, Esme and Carlise, were waiting to pick them up. Esme was so happy that Edward was okay, and was thanking Bella and Alice for going to save him. They drove Bella home, as Charlie came out of the house freaking out. Edward had carried Bella because she was so tired. He told Edward to just leave, but Bella wouldn't let him go. As Charlie got madder, Bella was more awake and told Charlie that it was okay. Charlie didn't believe her and kept telling Edward to leave. So Edward just gave Bella to Charlie and left.

Q- In 4-6 sentences, describe several insights you’ve gained from your reading. You may include the book you are currently reading or a book that you have already completed.

A- I have learned that Edward isn't really a vampire, because he's a freak who sparkles! And vampires aren't supposed to sparkle! I have learned that they aren't afraid of sunlight, because they just //**sparkle**//. I learned that the werewolves, in the book are larger than you can imagine. Vampires and werewolves don't like each other at all.

**February 10th, 2010 New Moon Stephenie Meyer Pg. 500- 522.**

Summarizing- Bella, had woken up, and Edward was right by her side. He told her that Charlie had banned Edward from the house. She didn't find it fair at all, even though Bella was gone for 3 days in Italy without telling him. Edward told Bella to keep sleeping, but she wasn't tired anymore. She found out she has been asleep for 14 hours. She thought she was dreaming all of the stuff that was going on, but she wasn't. Edward tried to explain that he lied to her, to keep her safe but it didn't work. Edward wanted to find Victoria and kill her, for trying to kill Bella. After a long conversation, Bella had an idea. She said she was leaving, and Edward was confused and asked to where. She told him, they we going to his house in her truck. She wouldn't get in much more trouble since, she had been in Italy for 3 days.

Q- Select a quote from your reading that you liked. What made you pick it? How does it make you pause and think? Explain in a paragraph.

A- My favorite quote from New Moon "I wished I could feel numb again, but I couldn’t remember how I’d managed it before." - Bella Swan. I picked this quote because, it was when she was going through a rough time, in the book. It made me think about it, when Edward left her, and she was going through a very hard time.

**February 22nd, 2010 Eclipse Stephenie Meyer Pg. 1- 27.**

Prediction- So far, what has happened, is Jake sent Bella a letter. They send letters to talk, since they don't talk in person very much anymore. Bella, got ungrounded, and Edward, came over. Bella got acceptances to colleges, but Edward got accepted accepted to better schools. They sat and talked about schools, and talked about how Edward didn't want Bella and Jake being friends. Only because of the werewolf and vampire thing. I predict that Bella will hang out with Jake soon. I also predict that she will get accepted to more colleges.

Q- Would you be friends with the main character? Why or why not? Support w/ evidence from your reading in a paragraph.

A- I think I wouldn't want to be friends with Bella because in the book, she left all of her friends for Edward. I think she might make a good friend if she didn't leave everyone. So I think that I wouldn't want to be friends with her.

**February 24th, 2010 Eclipse Stephenie Meyer Pg. 28- 64.**

Summary- Bella, and Edward still talked about how Bella shouldn't she Jacob, because of their treaty. He told her that he wanted to protect her, so she doesn't get hurt at all. Bella told him that everything is fine, and she used to hang out with them all the time and nothing happened before. Edward had to go, and he told Bella to stay away from Jacob, because of the werewolf/vampire thing. At school the next day, the headed to the cafeteria with Alice and Angela. They all talked about graduation and who was ready. Bella, only had Charlie, Renee, and Phil coming to see her, Alice had the Cullens coming, and Angela had almost thousands of relatives coming. Bella told them how Charlie had ungrounded her, and Angela was surprised. Angela said they should go celebrate, and Bella agreed to it. When Bella went home, Charlie had asked if she had talked to Jacob yet, but she hadn't.

Q- List three new vocabulary words from your reading. What can you tell about them from their structure (break them into chunks, look at prefixes and suffixes)? What can you tell about them from their context (meaning gathered from the sentence and paragraph around)?

A- In my book the new words that I found are, deafeningly, intervals, and prerequisite, I will brake them down by, finding their root word or just sounding them out. The root word for deafeningly is //**deaf.**// Deafeningly means- so loud as to make it impossible to hear anything else. So that means in my book; something happened where something was deafeningly and you couldn't hear anything. There is no root word for interval so I sounded it out and it means- a break or pause in time. So that means sometime in life, something shocking must of happened and that it felt like there was a break in time. There is no root word for prerequisite, so I sounded it out and it means- a thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist. That means that in the book someone had to prerequisite's, for something different to happen.

**February 26th, 2010 Reading Response.**

"I'm not the smartest or the most talented person in the world. But I succeeded because I keep going, and going and going" - Sylvester Stallone.

One day Sylvester Stallone said this quote. I think its personal to be because, I'm not the smartest or the most talented, but I never give up. When you give up, you're not just giving up on something you love, but your giving up on yourself too. Even if you're giving up on something you don't like, you should still try and maybe you will like it.

Eclipse Stephenie Meyer Pg- 65-70.**
 * March 3rd, 2010.

Prediction- Bella hadn't talked to Jacob yet, and it was worrying her. She wanted to talk to him but it wasn't working out so well. I think that soon Bella will convince Edward to let her talk to Jacob, and everything will be okay. Her dad wants her to talk to Jacob, which I think is better than spending all her time with Edward.

Q- What you are reading is going to be made into a movie. Make a list five characters, what famous actor will play each character and what about the character makes that actor the best choice for the part.

A- Bella- Selena Gomez- Because she could play her very well. She is able to play many different characters. Edward- Cody Linley- He could play him, because he is able to do the mood changes and be able to play someone who is dark and mysterious. Jacob- Chase Spencer- Because he is strong and muscular, and is able to pull off playing a werewolf. Alice- Anne Hathaway- She could play someone who is very preppy, and someone who can be very demanding. Emmet- Chase Crawford- Because he is muscular and he is able to play any part if he gets into character.

**March 8, 2010. Eclipse Stephenie Meyer Pg- 66- 86.**

Summarizing- Renee had invited Edward and Bella. They went down to Jacksonville and Bella talked with her mom about her and Edward. Renee said that they were getting to serious for their age, but Bella made the situation better. When they came home, Bella and Edward first went to see Charlie. Charlie told Bella that Jacob called every 5 minutes since six o'clock in morning. 5 minutes later the phone rang again and Bella answered it. He asked if she was going to school tomorrow. She asked if that was all he wanted, he told her that he just wanted to hear her voice. So Jacob ended the call, and Edward left.

Q- What is the author trying to tell you about life in this story? Defend this moral.

A- I think what the author is saying, is that life isn't always perfect. Life has it's up and downs, but everything is okay by the end of the day.

**March 10th, 2010. Eclipse Stephenie Meyer Pg- 87- 112.**

Summarizing- Bella and Edward, passed notes in class, about the Victoria stuff. Victoria was getting closer, and Bella felt less protected. She was getting more worried about Edward and Jacob too. Jake showed up at the school, and so it looked like Edward and him were going to start a fight. Bella, had talked to the Cullens and they had talked about how Bella will stay safe. They said, they will protect her and never let anything happen to her. Bella had got up the next morning, and read the note that Edward had left. She got ready and headed to work, and left. She had went to work, but Mike's mom said she didn't need to work that day. She left, and met up with Jacob and Billy. Jacob told her what happened with the Cullens and Sam Uley.

Q- Do you think that the title fits the story? Give your opinion with reasons to support.

A- I don't think that the title fits the story, because the title is Eclipse. The story is about vampires and werewolves. So I don't think that it fits the story.

**March 15th, 2010. Eclipse Stephenie Meyer Pg- 113- 130.**

Summarizing- Bella, had been with Jacob, he had been hurt, and she was making sure he was okay. He was fine, but still some what dizzy. They had talked about what has been going on with everything, like with, Bella, Sam, Jacob and the hunt for Victoria. Jacob's werewolf physicality, appearance changed, and instead of looking 16, he looked like he was 25. When he is fully developed as a werewolf, he will look way older than what his real age is! Bella asked about Victoria, and Jacob was mad when she asked. Jacob was mad because when the Cullen's got involved, they couldn't catch her. She was getting to fast for them.

Q- List at least three problems the characters faced? Which was the most life changing? Explain

A- Well Bella faces, problems with friends, life, and family. The most life changing is when she has to choose between, Edward who is her boyfriend, and Jacob who is her best friend. They both want her to be happy, but they don't want her to be with each other, which is hurting Bella most of all.

**March 17th, 2010. Eclipse Stephenie Meyer. Pg. 131- 151.**

Summarizing- Bella had been driving to LA Push, since she didn't have to work that day. She ended up going to Angela's house. Ben was there and he had to leave so Bella and Angela could talk. They talked about colleges, and where they were staying. Ben was in the closest dorm to the campus, and Angela is the farthest. Bella and Edward are going to Alaska for college. Bella went home, and Edward and Charlie were there. Edward and Bella talked about Jacob again, and how Edward said he was dangerous. Edward had left for hunting with Jasper, Emmet, and Carlise. Bella was about to call Jacob, when Alice showed up. She said she was talking Bella for the weekend to keep her safe. As Alice said it was like taking her hostage. Bella had called Jacob when Alice left, so Bella could sleep. They talked and when they hung up, Rosalie walked in.

Q- What is the mood of what you’re reading (happy, sad, funny, serious, etc.)? Defend your idea by giving examples from the novel.

A- The mood is mostly sad and serious because Edward is always serious and protecting and Bella gets sad when she can't talk to Jacob. With Edward being serious, Bella is barely ever happy. So that is the mood of the novel.

Marked

**April 12th, 2010. Ella Enchanted Gail Carson Levine Pg. 1-24.**

Summarizing- Ella, was cursed with a spell by a woman named Lucinda. The curse was made, so whenever someone told Ella to do something she would have to do it. She remembered one memory, very clearly. On her fifth birthday, someone told her to eat cake, and she couldn't stop eating because of the curse. Her mom had to yell stop, just to get her to stop eating the cake. Ella, was almost 15, and she was trying to get her fairy godmother to take the spell off. Only Lucinda, or something else could, take the spell off. Ella, was by tree, when the prince came around. He had told her that her mother had died, and that she had to come with him to her father. She went, and met up with her father. He commanded her to get ready for guests. She got ready, and she went to help her father greet guests. Everyone just came to say how sorry they were for Ella and her father.

**April 14th, 2010. Eclipse Stephenie Meyer. Pg- 152-171.**

Summarizing- Rosalie had wanted to talk to Bella. She wanted to tell her something, that has been on her mind for days. She asked to sit; so Bella moved over to one end of the couch and Rosalie sat at the other end. Rosalie, had told her that, she didn't want Bella to become a vampire, she wanted her to stay human. Bella, was a little worried, because she didn't know what to say to that. They talked for a bit, and then Rosalie wanted to tell her a story, of how she became a vampire. She started off, with telling her about her life, and then getting to the night when it happened. It had been a night before her wedding, and she was heading home. When her finance Royce, had come by drunk with a few friends. Something went wrong Royce, ripped her jacket from her shoulders, as a joke so all the brass buttons came off. She cried in pain and they enjoyed hearing it. She was left on the ground, when Carlise, Esme, and Edward had come for her. They had turned her into a vampire. She also said that she had murdered five people, but she never tasted the human blood, she didn't want the addiction. Rosalie explained to Bella that, thats why she doesn't want her to turn to a vampire. So she left, and Bella had gone to sleep. Bella went to school the next day; and by the end of the day Mike thought something was different about her. She had told Mike, to say that she had gone home sick, but she went with Jacob instead. They drove away, and Jacob asked what she wanted to do, and she answered "anything".

Q- Which character do you like least? Why? Remember to respond in a full paragraph.

A- The character I like the least would have to be Victoria, because all she wants to do it hurt Bella, and her family. Since Bella, and the Cullen's killed James, Victoria was out for them. She had been hunting Bella, for the longest time, and has almost caught her. When Victoria almost caught Bella, she had gotten Laurent to kill her, but 5 werewolves go to him first. But I least like Victoria, because she only wants her hurt Bella.

Eclipse Stephenie Meyer Pg. 172- 196.**
 * April 19th, 2010.

Summarizing- Since Bella was with Jacob, she had the whole day off. They went driving around till the got to the beach. The beach was called La Push. They walked around the beach for a bit, and decided to go around where the rock path was. Jacob reached out and grabbed Bella's hand. When they were hand and hand, Bella didn't do anything about it since it was typical Jacob. They talked for a bit, and one of Jacob's friends, Quil hasn't been hanging out with Jacob for awhile. Quil wasn't talking to any of there friends back he happened to imprint on a two year old; but he couldn't help it because it just happens. But Bella wasn't trying to judge, so she changed the subject. She wanted to go home, but Jacob didn't want her to leave. They talked about Edward, and how Bella wanted him to change her. Jacob said thinking that they had a few years left, and she said "not a few years more like a few weeks". Jacob got a little mad, because if she was a vampire, that would break the treaty and they couldn't hang out. So they talked about it for awhile, then Jacob took Bella home. Alice was there waiting for her and they talked for awhile too. She took Bella to their house to see Edward. When Edward walked downstairs to the door, he kissed Bella the moment he saw her. Bella wanted to talk to Edward about changing her and he thought she was going to back out. She explain that she wanted to be changed soon, but after school was done. Edward agreed, and he took her home for her to go to sleep.

Q- Who is the author? What do you know about the author? What do you imagine the author must be like? //**Explain in a paragraph.**//

A- The author is Stephenie Meyer. She has written all the Twilight books, and more different series. She graduated from Brigham Young University, with a degree in English literature. She lived in Arizonian, with her 3 kids and her husband. I think she is probably like anyone else. She probably loves reading books as much as she loved writing. When the first Twilight book came out in 2005, she was announced as "most promising new authors of 2005" (In Publishers Weekly). I think that Stephenie is just like person with 3 kids, and thats why she writes books, to show a positive influence on her children!

Eclipse Stephenie Meyer Pg. 197-213.**
 * April 21st, 2010

Prediction- Bella went back home from a slumber party with Alice. The first thing she did was say hi to her dad, and he had something to tell her. Jacob had called for her, and wanted to tell her how sorry he was, but she didn't care. She didn't want to forgive him just yet, so she told her dad she was heading straight up to her room. When she went to her room, she got everything ready and stood beside the bed for a minute or so. She asked her dad if he went in her room, and if he had done any laundry. He told her he wasn't and that he wasn't in her room all day for anything. Edward came to the window, and he smelt something, to him it was familiar and not at the same time. They went to talk to Alice, while Jasper and Emmet were out in the woods. Alice hadn't seen anything, and none of the Voultri, and it wasn't Victoria. They didn't know what it was. They sent Bella home, and she went to sleep. The next morning, Charlie left early, and she decided to call Jacob. Edward was there and he was fine with it all. When Jacob answered, he apologized and she forgave him. Edward took the phone and they talked, Edward said that the wolf pack should keep an eye open. Bella took the phone again, and they talked. Jacob said he was coming over to get a scent, and he hung up. I predict that Jacob and Edward, will brake the treaty and make a truce to help Bella. If they both help to keep Bella safe, no one will come near her.

Q- Compare where you live to the setting described in what you are reading. //**Explain in a paragraph.**//

A- Where I live is different compared to where the setting is in the book Eclipse, even though both are small towns they are still different. The setting is, a small town, everyone knows everyone, and they have forest almost all around it and they always have something to do. Where I live is a small town, not everyone knows everyone, we get a bit bigger every year but we don't have anything to do. I think that the town in the setting seems older, and less inhabited than other small towns. This is why I think they are different compared to each other.


 * April 23rd, 2010.**

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 * **__U of L Video Shoot Questions for Reflection__**
 * How often do you use the laptops at school?
 * What subjects do you mainly use the laptops for?
 * What sort of programs (softwares) do you use on the laptops?
 * What do you like best about having your own laptop?
 * Is there anything you don’t like or would change with the laptops?

- I use the laptops, for pretty much every class. I use them for, L.A, Social, my options, Science, and Math. - I mainly use it in L.A and Social. - I usually just use Firefox, word, power point, and iTunes. - I like that its easier to keep track of stuff, and to do your homework. - I don't like how they will freeze on you when something is loading. I also don't like how when it dies, your work wont save.

Wall. E Essay

What if the world was like this? What if the world just became empty, and had no plants, or life at all? If everyone keeps polluting the earth, throwing garbage everywhere, and just not caring; the world could just not grow anymore. If the world keeps getting bigger, and technology expands; the world would be too big (as in too full). The world could end up being nothing but dirt, and gravel one day if everyone stays the same way they are now. In the movie Wall. E, the theme is that the future of humans and Earth is that if we stay and continue with the way we are; everything will change and get worse. The pollution and technology on the Earth could make something drastic. Everything could change for humans and the Earth.

In Wall. E, the pollution has taken over the Earth. The Earth, is sky high full of garbage, there is no plant life, and the Earth is full of dirt. Wall. E is a little robot designed to pick up garbage, crush it into a cube, and pile it up. Maybe very soon if we keep polluting, in maybe 50 or so years we could end up like Wall. E. If we just throw garbage, put toxins in the air and that such thing Earth could just never grow plant life or anything again. If plants never grow again, there would be no grass, flowers, etc; which means trees wouldn’t grow. If trees stopped growing, there would be no more oxygen for Earth. As Earth proceeds to grow, and we proceed to pollute, and just continue the way we are; Earth could come to a very horrible end. Which means that, everyone would have to leave Earth, because there wouldn’t be oxygen. So if everyone stopped, throwing garbage everywhere, and polluting (putting toxins in the air, and having landfills in clean areas, etc) Earth can change for the better. Just like in the movie Wall. E, they found a plant, and we able to go back home and start new lives!

In the movie Wall. E, the company named “Buy ‘N’ Large” is taking over every ones lives. “Buy ‘N’ Large” supplies everything on the Axiom like: Clothing, the chairs they never get out of, food, and everything else. They never let, anyone think or do anything for him or herself. They either listen to the company or do nothing at all. Even in real life, all some people do is listen to certain companies that make you want what they have. People just give in to things that they see and what they hear. Just like in the movie, when people see something that is maybe, maybe not new to them they will want to do it. People in the movie, who lived on the Axiom, just listened to “Buy ‘N’ Large” because they said it was what they had to do. People in real life will listen to commercial or something they see and just do that. They will eat where TV tells them, and do what they want because of TV or radio or anything. “Buy ‘N’ Large” is kind of like all the companies in real life, it tells people what do to and all of that. If people just make their own choices and not listen to companies, the world would be better and people will live happier lives.

Technology is one thing that everyone in the world uses. It changes everything, and you can always find more and newer technology anywhere. In the movie Wall. E technology takes over everything in life. Everyone goes around on electronic chairs that do everything for him or her. The chairs are programmed to, make phone calls, check the Internet, get food, etc. They do everything for the person in the chair. It all seems good to that person but the downside is, that the person doesn’t get any exercise. When people use technology that is hooked up to anything, it will use up a lot of Earth’s energy. In real life almost everyone gets a little bit of exercise a day. Technology takes over people’s lives; it keeps you connected to it. Like computers and cell phones and all that, they make them so that you don’t do anything else but use it. All technology does, is keep you connected to it, but it does help sometimes. Technology takes over almost everything, and if people just say connected and always use it, some people may end up like the people in the movie.

The world could change in just a matter of years. Things could just turn bad, or good but even if it goes good; it could still be very drastic. Technology, Earth and everything will be different, if we continue our ways. If all people want to do is pollute, well then sooner or later it’s going to come back around. The Earth would be able to reproduce anymore, which happens to mean there wouldn’t be any more oxygen on Earth. If people just listen to companies and not themselves, they will just ware away. They wont be able to do anymore exercising and they wont think for themselves at all. If people just stay connected to technology, it will control, them and use up a lot of Earth’s energy. They wont ever think for themselves anymore, if newer and better electronics come out. But, if we change some or most of our ways, we will help Earth, and keep everything going they way it should.

Part 1: Viewing Response ** After viewing the following video clip, respond in a paragraph. What is the message that the person who put this together trying to tell us? Give specific examples from the clip.
 * April 28th, 2010.

A- I think that the message the person is trying to put together, is that the world is expanding more and more. In the "Did you know" video technology, expands and every time newer technology comes out, its faster for people to figure out. The more technology that is invented, the more people will be connected to it, and do less without it. When new technology comes out, people connect with it. More people talk on facebook, instant messaging, phone calls, then they do in person. More places are more populated than others, and more knowledgeable. All technology can take over some people, and keep them with everything. Technology could be good for somethings, but it also can be bad.

Freak the Mighty Pg. 1- 14.** Prediction- In the book “Freak the Mighty”, a boy named Max had no friends at all until Freak came along. Max was sort of a freak, but then Freak came and they were friends. Max was big and had a small brain, but Freak was small and had a big brain. Together they made almost something like a super person. I predict that, Freak and Max, will become almost unstoppable, because they will be so smart a lot of people who didn’t like them, will look up to them. This is what I think will happen in “Freak the Mighty”.
 * May 3, 2010.

Wiki Question Response - What is a hero? - How do writers/authors portray heroes in literature? - Give examples of a hero in literature. What makes this person a hero? - Does Max see like a typical hero? Explain why or why not?

Answer- a hero is someone who will help people no matter what, and do anything to keep people happy. A hero is also someone who will stride to do anything to do good for someone or something. Writers/ authors portray heroes as people who go around in costumes, and only come around when needed. Heroes in real life are there when you need them, and they will do anything to help people. Harry Potter is a hero in his books, because he goes out of his way to keep people safe. He tries to kill the dark lord, so he will keep all of the people he loves safe. This is what makes him a hero. I think that Max sees like a typical hero. I think this, because he doesn’t want to stay away from Freak. He wants to be friends with him and help him out. This is what I think of Max so far.

Freak the Mighty Rodman Philbrick. Pg. 15-33.**
 * May 5th, 2010.

Summarizing- So far Max and Freak, are becoming friends and hanging out in Max's room. They start talking about, how Max's Grim and Gram live upstairs. Freak figured out that "Grim" wasn't Max's real grandpa, and Grim is just a nickname for him. Max did ask why he calls his mom the "Fair Gwen of Air" and he laughed and explained that he calls her the "Fair Guinevere". And he told a whole story about King Arthur, and how he married someone named Guinevere. They talked about how Knights were the only human version of robots back then. Freak explained that robots are everywhere. they are peoples, TV's, computers, how robots build cars and so on. Gwen comes, and sees Freak's wagon in the back and is very worried. So Max and Freak go upstairs and Gwen sees Max, she gets scared. Then when Freak comes she gets him in the wagon and rushes home. She was scared of Max. Later that day, Gram comes to talk to Max. She said that Gwen called to apologize, and that she invited them to dinner. They had dinner and had a good time. She did explain why she was scared, and it was because well, he was a spitting image of his dad. She told a story and his mom and dad. On July forth, Max and Freak went to the fireworks together. They encountered, Tony D, who was a bad kid. Freak was running his mouth, and didn't know that Max couldn't fight him. They went to the fireworks and Max put freak on his shoulders, so he could see them better. They actually had a good time together.

Question- How has Max's view of Kevin changed since the beginning of the novel? Explain in a paragraph.

A- Max used to view Kevin as the robot kid. Now he thinks of his as a super genius, and he thinks he's a really awesome guy. Max thinks of Kevin, of a normal kid, just way smarter.

Freak The Mighty Rodman Philbrick Pg. 72-92.**
 * May 19th, 2010.

Prediction- In chapters 12, 13, and 14, it talks about how Max and Kevin go back to school. They get sent to the office for being "Freak the Mighty", because it kind of scared their teacher. Max had to go to the office, and the principal said something about his dad; when she said that he freaked out. Then when Max got home, he was in his room when he heard Grim and Gram in an argument. Grim said that Max's dad "Killer Kane" has been put on parole. Grim said that if his dad comes within a mile of the house, he will be sent back to prison. I predict that Killer Kane will come and meet up with Max soon. I predict this because, they haven't seen each other in many years, so I think they will be seeing each other soon.

Q- Identify the examples of conflict in the story so far. Indicate the type of conflict.

A- The conflict in the story so far, is really person vs. person or person vs. society. I think that because well Max is against his dad and other people and he is also against a lot of people in his town. This is what I think the conflict of the story is so far.

Freak the Mighty Rodman Philbrick. Page- 93- 134**
 * May 28th, 2010

Summarizing- In the book, Freak has been doing everything with Kevin. He has never done anything without him. Gwen, Kevin and everyone else went and had Christmas dinner with Grim, Gram and Max. After everything Max went down to bed, when he saw a dark shadow! It was Killer Kane! He had wrapped his hand over his mouth, so he wouldn't wake everyone up. Kenny, took Max and they left. The went around, and every time they saw a car, the would jump into a bush or something, so they wouldn't get seen. The ended up and Iggy and Loretta Lee's house. Iggy had set up that Kenny and Max stayed at a house next door because the owner wasn't home. In the morning when they tried to get away, Loretta had followed them so she could get Max untied. Kenny, started to choke her and Max had started jumping on him and trying to pull him away. Kevin came and used a squirt gun, which Kenny thought was acid, was only vinegar, soap and curry powder. Kenny was put in a cop car, and taken away.

Q- Does Max pass the test alone? Is he independent or is it "Freak the Mighty" who passes the test? Use the evidence to support your paragraph.

A- I think that Max, can be independent at certain times, but Freak the Mighty is the one who really passes the test. When Killer Kane ties up Max, he couldn't do anything about it, until Loretta and Kevin came along. So I think that Freak the Mighty is the one who passes the test!

Freak the Mighty Rodman Philbrick. **
 * May 31st, 2010.

Theme- Even when something bad happens to someone, you can still be very positive about it. In the book, Kevin has something very bad to him, but he doesn't let it stop him. He just keeps going on with life, until it happens. He was happy all the time, as if nothing was going to happen. So I think the theme is that, no matter what life gives you, just keep going on stronger than ever!