Friday, May 20, 2011

Chapters 26 and 27

1. What was the new feeling that Widge was experiencing when he began to feel the pain of others. For example, when Falconer and Mr. Armin were fighting, what was the word that Julia had used to describe his sadness and care for others? (cha. 26)

2. At the end of the story, what did Widge say were the most important things that he learned? Do you value these things in your own life...as a Christian, friend, sister, daughter, student? (cha. 27)

Good luck with your projects, ladies! Remember that they are DUE on Monday. You will be turning them in and presenting them to the class, with Mrs. Mosterd. It has been a pleasure and joy getting to know you and being able to read through this book with you :) 
Have a wonderful summer! 

-Ms. Gettel

Monday, May 16, 2011

Chapters 23-25

1. Was Widge happy to take over Julia's role in the play as Ophelia? Why or why not?

2. How did the queen feel about Widge's performance? (cha. 23)

3. Who did Widge reveal his secret to and why? (cha. 24)

Bonus:
Who stole the book of Hamlet? (cha. 25)

Info: Class THURSDAY: If you bring in something to show that have started your SS project you will receive 2 points of Extra Credit. If you bring in the finished project, you will get 4 points of Extra Credit. Your project is DUE on Monday! :)

Friday, May 13, 2011

Chapters 20-22

Please post your question here...

*ALSO, please share which project you have chosen to do! 

**AT THE END OF CHAPTER 20, WHAT DID WE FIND OUT ABOUT JULIAN??? Crazy!


***SINCE THE COMPANY FOUND OUT ABOUT JULIAN'S (JULIA'S) SECRET, WHAT PART IN THE PLAY DID THEY GIVE TO WIDGE? (CHA. 22)


Jaclyn- How do you think "Julian" was able to play as an "actor" in the theater?

Monday, May 9, 2011

Chapters 17-19

Please post your questions here!

Thanks girls! 

*What does Mr. Heminges offer Widge in chapter 19 and what how does Widge feel about it? 

*Once Julian and Sander found out about Widge's secret of being able to write in "charactery" what did they want him to do? Similar to what his masters had wanted of him...

Friday, May 6, 2011

Chapters 15-16

1. Who took the  play book from Widge's hands and why? (cha. 15)

2. What has been your favorite scene or part in this book so far? Explain...

3. Who do you think grabbed Widge at the end of chapter 16? (Jaclyn)

Monday, May 2, 2011

Chapters 12-14

1. In chapter 12, what was the skill that Widge had to learn for the play? (Hint: it was sometimes painful to practice.)

2. After Widge got down from St. Paul's cathedral, who did he see coming for him? (cha. 13)

3. Who rescued Widge from the "two youths" (boys) who were about to mug him? (cha. 14)

Bonus: What was Widge tempted to do at the end of Chapter 14??

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Chapters 10-11

Hey girls!! Hope you're having a great weekend! Please answer these TWO questions for Monday's class. Thanks :)

1. What did Widge say was his purpose for being at the play, what did he say that he "wanted" to do? (Cha. 10)

2. Was Widge the only orphan that Mr. Pope had taken in? If not, about how many other children lived with Mr. Pope? (Cha. 11)

BONUS QUESTION:
What famous person played the ghost in Hamlet??