Chapter 17: We Shop For Waterbeds - LT#19

We are almost there, Chapter 17 is an interesting chapter to provides Percy the key he needs to the underworld. So let's get right to it. There is not Anticipatory writing activity for this chapter,just the questions as you participate in the live blogging or audio listening. Here are the questions:


As You Read:


1.How does Annabeth pay for the trip to Los Angeles?

2.Annabeth seems worried when they discuss the voice from the pit. Percy thinks she has an idea what it might be. Do you have any guesses?


3.Who is the spirit in the sea? What does she give to Percy?


4.Why is Annabeth uneasy about the gifts Percy received?


5.According to Percy, how is L.A. different from New York?


6.Why doesn’t Riptide work on the kids who jump Percy in the alley?


7.What does Crusty do to his customers?


8.Why can’t Percy simply fight Crusty?


9.How does Percy trick the giant?


10.How does Percy find the address for the Underworld?


After the Reading:

You already know how to use Pages and Keynote. Using what you learned, make an Advertisement for Crusty’s Waterbed Palace. Crusty has hired you to advertise his fabulous waterbeds. Make a magazine ad for him. How would you attract customers? What special deals would you promise? Save your completed project on your flashdrive and have it ready for posting on Monday.


Have fun!