Ok! We're going to decide these questions together!
1. When does this story take place? What war? What year? How do you know?
2. What do you think the teacher is going to do with the paintings?
3. What do you think Elizabeth will be when she grows up?
4. What do you think will happen next?
Pick two questions to answer!
See you soon!
Gretchen
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Thanks for the fun book club session!
Hi guys!
I had so much fun meeting you all yesterday and talking about Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH! I read some more last night, and this morning, and I'm almost done. I'm really into it! I keep reading because I really want to find out what happens! I really care about these characters and I want to know how it all turns out for them. Do you ever feel that way when you're reading a good book? As you get further into the story, are there any new characters or new developments with characters that makes them even more special to you? If so, who? What it is about them that you like? I'd love to hear your thoughts, so post a comment and let me know! Of course, you can also just post a comment and say hi and tell me anything that's special about the book for you that you didn't get to tell me yesterday.
I'll write more tomorrow. I can't wait to see you guys next week!
Gretchen
I had so much fun meeting you all yesterday and talking about Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH! I read some more last night, and this morning, and I'm almost done. I'm really into it! I keep reading because I really want to find out what happens! I really care about these characters and I want to know how it all turns out for them. Do you ever feel that way when you're reading a good book? As you get further into the story, are there any new characters or new developments with characters that makes them even more special to you? If so, who? What it is about them that you like? I'd love to hear your thoughts, so post a comment and let me know! Of course, you can also just post a comment and say hi and tell me anything that's special about the book for you that you didn't get to tell me yesterday.
I'll write more tomorrow. I can't wait to see you guys next week!
Gretchen
Monday, March 23, 2009
Pages 142-164
The Boniface Estate
During the first two years after their escape, Nicodemus says some times were pleasant, especially the joy of being free, but others were dangerous and terrible. It was during this time that Nicodemus lost his _________________ and got his ___________.
They did have two pieces of great luck. The first was finding the _______________. Where were the owners? __________________Why were they gone? __________. Inside, they found plenty of _________________ and in the study, they found _________ . The only problem was fooling the_______________ . All winter they ___________and practiced __________________.
The Main Hall
Nicodemus's Flashback story ends temporarily.) What does Justin show Mrs. Frisby in the cave that he says is their most important invention, the key to The Plan? _________________________ The whole idea of The Plan is to live without ______________________.
The Toy Tinker
(Return to the Flashback) When the rats first leave the Boniface Estate, they still think stealing is the only way for rats to live. They read a fascinating book about intelligent ancient rats and their descendents. They finally decide they do not want to live above ground, like humans, but would be more comfortable living where? ___________________________. Therefore, they look for a _____________________ in the mountains near a farm where they would be able to steal ____________________.
During the first two years after their escape, Nicodemus says some times were pleasant, especially the joy of being free, but others were dangerous and terrible. It was during this time that Nicodemus lost his _________________ and got his ___________.
They did have two pieces of great luck. The first was finding the _______________. Where were the owners? __________________Why were they gone? __________. Inside, they found plenty of _________________ and in the study, they found _________ . The only problem was fooling the_______________ . All winter they ___________and practiced __________________.
The Main Hall
Nicodemus's Flashback story ends temporarily.) What does Justin show Mrs. Frisby in the cave that he says is their most important invention, the key to The Plan? _________________________ The whole idea of The Plan is to live without ______________________.
The Toy Tinker
(Return to the Flashback) When the rats first leave the Boniface Estate, they still think stealing is the only way for rats to live. They read a fascinating book about intelligent ancient rats and their descendents. They finally decide they do not want to live above ground, like humans, but would be more comfortable living where? ___________________________. Therefore, they look for a _____________________ in the mountains near a farm where they would be able to steal ____________________.
PAGES 120-141
1. How do Nicodemus and Justin meet Jonathan Frisby?
2. Describe in a paragraph the escape and the dangers and problems involved:
2. Describe in a paragraph the escape and the dangers and problems involved:
Pages 103-119
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ANSWERED ALL OF THE QUESTIONS FROM THE LAST SET OF PAGES!!
Pgs. 103-119
1. For the next ___ years, Nicodemus says he was the prisoner of Dr. ______________. and his team of scientists. His two helpers are _______________and________________.
2. Describe in a paragraph the most interesting parts of the experiment on the rats and mice.
Pgs. 103-119
1. For the next ___ years, Nicodemus says he was the prisoner of Dr. ______________. and his team of scientists. His two helpers are _______________and________________.
2. Describe in a paragraph the most interesting parts of the experiment on the rats and mice.
Pages 83-102
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL OF THE QUESTIONS IN EARLIER CHAPTERS BEFORE YOU CONTINUE ON..
Chapter 12 - Isabella
1. Who is Isabella, what does she think of Justin, and what does she tell Mrs. Frisby about Jenner?
Chapter 13 A Powder for Dragon
1. Describe Arthur in two sentences:
2. What was Nicodemus's explanation of the owl's advice about moving Mrs. Frisby's house into the lee of the stone?
3. What must be done with Dragon before the house can be moved?
4. Why can't the rats put the sleeping powder in Dragon's bowl in the Fitzgibbon's kitchen but the mice can?
5. What shocking information does Mrs. Frisby learn at the end of this chapter?
Chapter 14 The Marketplace
1. Most of the rest of the story is a flashback in which Nicodemus tells Mrs. Frisby the story of NIMH. How did the men from NIMH capture the rats in the marketplace?
Chapter 12 - Isabella
1. Who is Isabella, what does she think of Justin, and what does she tell Mrs. Frisby about Jenner?
Chapter 13 A Powder for Dragon
1. Describe Arthur in two sentences:
2. What was Nicodemus's explanation of the owl's advice about moving Mrs. Frisby's house into the lee of the stone?
3. What must be done with Dragon before the house can be moved?
4. Why can't the rats put the sleeping powder in Dragon's bowl in the Fitzgibbon's kitchen but the mice can?
5. What shocking information does Mrs. Frisby learn at the end of this chapter?
Chapter 14 The Marketplace
1. Most of the rest of the story is a flashback in which Nicodemus tells Mrs. Frisby the story of NIMH. How did the men from NIMH capture the rats in the marketplace?
Friday, March 20, 2009
PAGES 61-82
Chapter 9: In the Rosebush
1. How had the rats camouflaged the entrance in their burrow?
Chapter 10: Brutus
1. When Brutus refuses to let Mrs. Frisby in the burrow, __________ comes down the path and helps her. What is his answer to her question of how he knows Brutus will do what he asks?
Chapter 11: In the Library
1. About three feet down the rats' dark tunnel, Mrs. Frisby is suddenly amazed by what? (Hint: its the first sign of the rats' advanced civilization?)
2. From the rest of the chapter, list 6 other surprising things the rats have in their burrow that would normally be found only in the world of humans?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
3. Where did Nicodemus tell Justin to take Mrs. Frisby to wait for him while he is in a meeting?
1. How had the rats camouflaged the entrance in their burrow?
Chapter 10: Brutus
1. When Brutus refuses to let Mrs. Frisby in the burrow, __________ comes down the path and helps her. What is his answer to her question of how he knows Brutus will do what he asks?
Chapter 11: In the Library
1. About three feet down the rats' dark tunnel, Mrs. Frisby is suddenly amazed by what? (Hint: its the first sign of the rats' advanced civilization?)
2. From the rest of the chapter, list 6 other surprising things the rats have in their burrow that would normally be found only in the world of humans?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
3. Where did Nicodemus tell Justin to take Mrs. Frisby to wait for him while he is in a meeting?
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