Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Post #6

What is the most important lesson that Sal learns at the end of Walk Two Moons? In a paragraph, discuss the most important lesson that she learns that has made her a different person than she was at the beginning of the novel.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Post #5

Phoebe is not portrayed as a likeable character in this section of the book, yet Sal remains a loyal friend to her.  What facts about Phoebe's situation influences Sal's loyalty to her?

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Post #4

Recall an instance when you formed an opinion about someone without knowing all the facts. How did you feel when you learned the truth about that person?  Did you ever tell that person about it?

Monday, December 12, 2011

Post #3

On a scale of 1 (poor) to 10 (perfect), how would you rate the marriage of Sal’s parents? Explain your choice by answering such questions as: Was it a loving relationship? Were they equal partners? Did they understand each other?

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Post #2

Sal says that her father did not trust his own parents to behave themselves on the journey west. Imagine that he had asked Sal to write him a letter reporting on what Gram and Gramps were doing. Write a portion of the letter Sal may have written back to her father.  Support your ideas with evidence from the novel through Chapter 11.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Post #1

What reasons do Gramps and Sal’s father give Sal for going on the trip? According to Sal, what are the real reasons? Why might the real reasons have been left unspoken?

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Post #1-Pre Reading

Describe a road trip you have taken. Explain why you took the trip and how you passed the time along the way. Describe what affected you most during the journey.