Ok, this is it, the final chapter or is it really the beginning to an exciting new adventure? I hope you have enjoyed our novel study, even though it took longer than expected. Well, here is the final blogging activity for the actual reading. There will be a follow up activity that we will complete as a project. Make sure you leave a comment regarding your thoughts about the entire book and if you are planning to read the rest of the series. (I know Jonathan...you already have.)
Warm-up Activities:
- Journal questions for anticipatory discussion:
a. Have you ever betrayed or let down by a friend? Is that person still your friend? If so, how did you make up?
b. If someone knew something really bad that was going to happen in your life, and there was nothing you could do about it, would you rather have them tell you or keep it a secret? Why?
Here is the Audio
I had to divide the chapter in half due to the file size.
Part 1
Part 2
As You Read:
I had to divide the chapter in half due to the file size.
Part 1
As You Read:
- What’s the tradition for campers who return from quests? How did the Ares cabin “honor” Percy?
- How does Percy’s mom get enough money to go to college?
- What happens to Grover in this chapter? Speculate: Will he come back in another book?
- What is the bead for Percy’s first summer?
- Why do you think Percy has so much trouble deciding whether to stay year round or go to seventh grade? What would you choose?
- What is unique about Backbiter, Luke’s new sword?
- Why is it dangerous to litter at Camp Half-Blood?
- Luke says, “Western Civilization is a disease.” What do you think he means by that?
- What turned Luke so bitter?
- How did Annabeth take Percy’s advice?
Follow-up Activities: (Choose one and this is a separate post)
- Wanted Poster. Now that we know Luke is the betrayer at Camp Half-Blood, design a wanted poster that can be posted around Mount Olympus. You will need to draw a picture of Luke, perhaps in the form of a mug shot. You will also need to include a physical description, a list of the crimes he is wanted for, the location where he was last scene, any special powers or weapons people should look out for, and a reward, if you want to offer one. This should be done using Pages on your MacBook. You will need to save your poster on your desktop and email to me so that I can create an e-zine of everyone's poster. (Like the Patriot/Loyalist activity)
- Percy’s choice. Write a paragraph defending or attacking Percy’s choice to leave Camp Half-Blood for the school year. Is it wise? Why or why not?
This book is SOOOOOO good I love it and I am going to read the rest of the books. I think that this series is one of the best series that I have read.
ReplyDeleteI think that this is a great book and the way it is written.I am going to keep reading the series see if I can get into them but the moment I started reading it's a good book it's not even good it's an immaculate book it's awesome.
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