Chapter Tests

Chapter 7 Chapter 8 & 9 Chapter 10 & 11

Under Ember .... Something Lost, Nothing Found

Doon Harrow

Chapter 3 in The City of Ember talks about Doon ariving at the Pipeworks with anticipation. Airlin, the Pipeworks director's assistant guides Doon around his work site. She shows him around and they find Tunnel 97 where they set to work. To get to Tunnel 97, they had to follow a complicated route via passageways along pipes that carried water to all the buildings of Ember. During their lunch break, Airlin goes off to meet some friends and Doon finds his way back to the main tunnel using his map, determined to find something interesting or a slight clue to help save Ember but to no avail. He gets home angrily and hurls a shoe heel with all high might and accidentally hits his father. His father ecnourages him and tells him that he can find lots of bugs at the tunnel as Doon has always been fond of bugs.

Lina Mayfleet

In Chapter 4, Granny frantically searches for something which she feels has been lost but she does not exactly know what has been lost and what is it that she is looking for. Lina gets worried about this unusual behaviour of Granny latetly and she worries that Granny may not be able to look after her younger sister Poppy. Therefore, she heads down to Mrs. Murdo, her neighbour, and asks if she could keep an eye on Granny and Mrs. Murdo promises that she will. Lina takes a message to Clary given by Arbin Swinn to add four extra crates to his order, two of potatoes and two of cabbages. Clary and Lina have a small chat on how it is not possible to add extra potatoes to Arbin's orders as there happens to be a new disease which causes infections to the potatoes. Just as Lina is about to leave, she hears a wail followed by loud sobs. Sadge Merrall, a clerk in the Supply Depot pants and fearfully tells them what he sees in the darkness. Two gaurds come over to take him away. Lina tells Clary that she imagines about another City where everything is bright. Clary listens thoughtfully and says she has to get back to work and hands a few beans to Lina for her to grow them. Lina departs thanking her.

So, let's see what you remember about these two chapters. Click on the link to answer questions regarding Chapters 3 and 4. Chapter 3 & 4 Quiz

Assignment Day

Chapter 1, like every other story, introduces us to our main characters, their characteristics and paints the setting for us. Hopefully you found this chapter interesting as it sets us up for an unforgettable journey. So, let's see what you can deduct from the first chapter. Follow the link to take a quiz on chapter 1. You make work with a partner to accomplish this. You both will receive the score that you collaborate to achieve. Chapter 1: Assignment Day

Welcome to the City of Ember

The City of Ember

In the underground city of Ember, young Lina and Doon struggle with clues in order to reveal both the history of their city and a way to save the population before their source of light dwindles away to nothing. Jeanne DuPrau presents a colorless society with a bleak future in The City of Ember. The citizens of Ember live underground where they face daily blackouts, food shortages, and corrupt politicians. With the source of light waning, two young citizens take it upon themselves to unlock the secret to Ember’s mysterious past. Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow navigate this post-apocalyptic world in an attempt to decode a cryptic message that may save them all. Our Essential Questions for this novel are: A. What is the basis for all war conflict? B. If you could imagine a world where technology and abundant resources no longer exist, what would be the results of life as we know it? The City of Ember introduces us to a way of life unfamiliar to what we are accustomed to on an everyday basis. So, to get things started, your assignment is to create a written description of an underground city. You will use sensory (sight, sounds, smells, texture) details to explain what your underground city is like including, the culture (way of life); cuisine (foods that are available); specific things your citizens must do to survive underground; what your citizens do for entertainment and the basic structure of your city. An optional map can be included to provide a visual construction of your underground dwelling but is not mandatory. Can't wait to "dive" into this book with you!

Chapter 22: The Prophecy Comes True

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:

1. 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
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As You Read:

1. What’s the tradition for campers who return from quests? How did the Ares cabin “honor” Percy?
2. How does Percy’s mom get enough money to go to college?
3. What happens to Grover in this chapter? Speculate: Will he come back in another book?
4. What is the bead for Percy’s first summer?
5. Why do you think Percy has so much trouble deciding whether to stay year round or go to seventh grade? What would you choose?
6. What is unique about Backbiter, Luke’s new sword?
7. Why is it dangerous to litter at Camp Half-Blood?
8. Luke says, “Western Civilization is a disease.” What do you think he means by that?
9. What turned Luke so bitter?
10. How did Annabeth take Percy’s advice?

Follow-up Activities: (Choose one and this is a separate post)

1. 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)

2. 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?

chapter 21: I Settle My Tab

Warm-up Activities:

1. Journal questions for anticipatory discussion:

a.     Which would rather have – a parent who is distant and doesn’t show much emotion, or a parent who very affectionate and shows a lot of emotion? Why? Could there be disadvantages to both?

b.     Have you ever had the desire to get back at someone? What did they do to you that made you feel this way? Did you in fact take revenge?

2. Journal: Prediction. What do you think will happen when Percy brings the lightning bolt to Zeus? If you were writing the next scene, what would it be like?

 

As You Read:

1. When the Los Angeles reporters interview Percy, how does he get back at Gabe?
2. Why do Percy, Annabeth and Grover split up when they arrive back in New York?
3. How does Percy convince the guard at the Empire State Building to let him see Zeus?
4. What are some of the things Percy sees on his way through Olympus?
5. Why Percy start feeling a little sorry for Hades when he sees Zeus’ palace?
6. Percy says he is glad, in a strange way, that Poseidon is so distant. Why? Does this make sense to you?
7. How does Zeus reward Percy?
8. Who was speaking from the pit? Why do think Zeus doesn’t want to talk about it?
9. How do you think Poseidon feels about Percy? How can you tell?
10. Why doesn’t Percy petrify Gabe when he has the chance? What would you have done?

Follow-up Activities:

1. Percy’s letter to his dad. Imagine Percy has to write a letter to his father, Poseidon, explaining the choice he made not to petrify Gabe. What would he say? How would he explain his choice? Would he want to tell his father anything else? Any wishes or requests?

Chapter 20: I Battle My Jerk Relative

Warm-up Activities:

1. Journal questions for anticipatory discussion
a. How well do you get along with your relatives? If your family held a big reunion party, who would you most look forward to seeing? Who would you not like to see?
b. What’s the nicest thing a friend has ever done for you? Have you ever been called to help out a friend?
2. Greek weapons and armor. At the beginning of the book, Percy mentions that Mr. Brunner has an awesome collection of ancient armor and weapons. Use the attached handout to discuss Greek armor and weapons. Some questions to discuss:
a. Why is the helm shaped like that?
b. What purpose might the horsehair plume serve in battle?
c. Why does the sword have a leaf-shaped blade?
d. What do you think the main weapon would be – the spear or the sword? Why?
e. Why are the shields small and round? Why aren’t they bigger?


As You Read:

1. Why does Percy will himself to get soaked in the water?
2. Ares says the best kind of war is when relatives fight each. Why would this be the most vicious kind of fight?
3. Why does Percy begin to suspect that Ares wasn’t acting alone – that he was taking orders from someone?
4. Which failures does Ares point to when he says Percy “doesn’t have what it takes”? Is this a fair criticism? Why or why not?
5. What deal does Percy make with Ares?
6. How does Percy’s ADHD keep him alive in the fight?
7. What strategy does Percy use to beat Ares?
8. After Percy wounds Ares, something strange happens that makes Ares back off. What is it?
9. Why is important that the Furies witness Percy’s battle?
10. At the end of the chapter, what does Percy decide he must do to complete the quest?

Follow-up Activity: This is a separate blog entry


1. Journal: Annabeth’s (or Grover’s) Diary. Annabeth and Grover have very different views of the battle with Ares. Annabeth calls it terrifying. Grover thinks it’s cool. Write a diary entry for either Annabeth or Grover, explaining what happened that day on the beach.

Chapte 19: We Find Out The Truth Sort Of

Part 1

Oh my, the Underworld. For this chapter take some time to think about what it would be like to visit the so called underworld. Write a brief post about your thoughts about having to visit such a place. Do you think such a place could actually exist? Would you be afraid? (Just a few things to think about as you write) Title this post: Chapter 19 Anticipatory blog



Questions to answer as you Read:

1.What does the Field of Asphodel look like?

2.What do you have to do to enter the Isles of the Blest?

3.How do Grover, Percy and Annabeth end up at the pit of Tartarus?

4.How is Hades’ aura different than Ares? How does Percy feel when he’s in Hades’ presence?

5.Describe the guards at Hades’ palace.

6.What sort of problems does Hades complain about?

7.Why was Percy’s backpack getting heavy?

8.What terrible choice faces Percy when he decides to use the pearls? Would you have made the same choice he does? Why or why not?

9.How do Annabeth and Grover prove themselves to be real friends to Percy?

10.What is the power of the pearls?


Follow-up Activity:

1.A Map of the Underworld.
Draw your own map of the Underworld, based on the description in the book. Then compare yours to Grover’s map of the Underworld on the author’s website: http://www.rickriordan.com/Underworld_map.htm.

Chapter 18: Annabeth Does Obedience School

Ok, the underworld huh! Well, If you were about to enter a world that was scarier than death, how would you feel? What thoughts are running through your head at that very moment? Comment below about your mindset at this point if you were one of our fearless/fearful characters.

Reading Questions

1.Why does the DOA security guard get annoyed with Percy?


2.How does Charon realize Percy and his friends are not really dead?



3.How does Percy finally convince Charon to take them into the elevator?



4.What does the River Styx look like? Why does it look this way?



5.Describe the entrance to the Underworld.




6.If you were standing in that line, would you rather choose EZ Death and go straight to Asphodel, or risk being judged for your actions on earth?


7.What is Percy’s plan to get past Cerberus? Why doesn’t it work?

8.How does Annabeth save them? Why is she able to do this?


9.What does Percy realize about monsters at the end of the chapter?


10.Do you feel sorry for Cerberus? Would you have risked playing fetch with him, if you were Annabeth?

Follow-up Activities

1. Obedience School. Use the Internet to research how to train dogs. Did Annabeth do the right thing? Look up information on the Rottweiler breed in particular. How easy are they to train?
2. Play Rockabye Cerberus. Visit the Winged Sandals site at: http://abc.net.au/arts/wingedsandals/games/cerberus.htm. Try your hand at the Orpheus music game. Can you put Cerberus to sleep?

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!

Chapter 16: We Take A Zebra To Vegas - LT#18

Part 1

As we get closer to Los Angeles, the trip across the country with Percy, Annabeth and Grover gets a little interesting. I hope you have enjoyed the ride so far, however, before we get into chapter 16, let's take another virtual trip on our own. In this chapter, Percy and his friends arrive in Las Vegas. What do you know about the city’s attractions? A good place to start researching is www.lasvegaskids.net for kid-friendly activities. Pretend you are going to Las Vegas. Make a top ten list of activities you would want to do. (Not gambling!) Create a new post titled: Chapter 16 Las Vegas Trip. Begin the activity with an explanation of the reason you have compiled a top ten list of Vegas attractions for kids.

Part 2

Here are the question you need to answer as You Read:

1.What’s in the backpack Ares gives Percy? If you were him, would you have accepted this gift?

2.What news does Ares give Percy about his mom?

3.Annabeth says Percy wasn’t smart to anger Ares. Was Percy right to talk back to him? Why or why not?

4.What do the beads mean on Annabeth’s necklace?

5.Percy says that Annabeth should write her father a letter. What would you advise her to do?

6.Percy’s dream has three different parts – what does he see in each scene?

7.How does Grover make sure the animals will be safe after they are released?

8.Percy, Grover and Annabeth are attracted to different types of games at the Lotus Casino. What does each one like, and what does this tell you about their personality?

9.When does Percy start to realize the casino is a trap?

10.How does Percy snap Annabeth out of her trance?






Bonus Blog Entries: Each additional entry is worth 25 extra credit points.

1.The Perfect Trap. The Lotus Casino is designed to make kids never want to leave. Do you think it would keep you entranced? Write a description of a place that would be a “perfect trap” to keep you there forever. What would such a place look like? What activities would be available? What kind of food?

2.Time Travel. Time travels slowly in the Lotus Casino. Darrin has been there since the 1970s but he’s still a kid, and it seems to him that he’s only been there a few days. Would you like to spend some time in the Lotus Casino? How far ahead in time would you like to travel before you stepped outside? Remember, though, you could never go back.

Chapter 15: A god Buy Us Cheeseburgers - LT#17

Warm-up Activities:

1. Journal questions for anticipatory discussion

a.           In this chapter, Annabeth says, “Even strength has to bow to wisdom.” Do you think that’s true? Would you rather be exceptionally strong or exceptionally wise?

b.           Has someone ever tried to convince you to do something you didn’t want to do? How did you handle it? Have you ever convinced someone else to do something for you? How did you do it?

As You Read:

1.     What is Iris-messaging? How does it work?

2.     Why does Annabeth want to leave as soon as Luke appears in the mist?

3.     Luke says: “Tell Grover it’ll be better this time! Nobody will get turned into a pine tree . . .” What does this tell you about Grover’s past?

4.     What does Ares say that convinces Percy to help him?

5.     According to Annabeth, how does Hephaestus deal with his wife and Ares having an affair?

6.     Grover doesn’t smell any monsters at the Thrill Ride O’ Love, even though it’s a trap. Why is that?

7.     Why can’t Annabeth help Percy when they get trapped in the pool?

8.     How does Annabeth put her knowledge of physics to work on the water ride?

9.     How does Grover save the day?

10.  At the end of the chapter, whom do you think Percy is angrier with – Hephaestus or Ares? Why?

 Follow-up Activity

1. The Modernized Gods. In this chapter you met Ares, who in modern times wears biker clothes and rides a Harley Davison with a shotgun holster. How might the other gods or goddesses look in modern times? Pick one god or goddess you know about. Look up information about them (a good place to start is www.mythweb.com). Check for pictures of them on the internet. Then write a description of what they might look like today. What clothes would they wear? Hairstyle? Favorite car?

CoverItLive! Living Blogging With Chapter 15

Welcome to your first CoverItLive broadcast for the Lightning Thief. We will try a new collaborative discussing tool as we listen to the audio of chapter 15. Don't worry about becoming a master on the first day, but make sure you leave a comment about your experience at the end of the session

Chapter 14: I Become a Known Fugitive - LT#16

This is a short chapter, therefore only 5 questions. However, think carefully before you answer and be sure to use your text to infer your response.

1. When he lands in the Mississippi River, what does Percy realize that amazes him?
2. Why does Percy feel ashamed that Poseidon saved him?
3. What message does the woman in the water bring to Percy? What is her warning?
4. What does Percy learn by overhearing the reporters outside the Arch?
5. What happened to the family that was in the Arch with Percy?

Chapter 13: I Plunge To My Death Questions - LT#15

While We Read


Cut and paste the following questions into a new post Titled: Chapter 13 Questions and answer them as we go along in the reading. This is a very exciting chapter, so you may want to pay close attention.


1. Why does Percy try to keep a low profile on the train?


2. What new information does Annabeth tell us about her father in this chapter?


3. Annabeth says a couple of unexpected friends took care of her when she ran away from home. Any guesses who these might be? Why?


4. Why does Percy laugh when Annabeth tells him what she wants to be?


5. What magic item does Hades have? What are its powers?


6. Describe the Chimera.


7. Echidna says Percy should feel honored to be killed by her. Why?


8. What is Percy’s “fatal mistake” while battling the Chimera?


9. Why does Percy decide he has no choice but to jump? What would you have done in his place?


10. How would the battle have been different if there were no mortal spectators in the Arch?

Chapter 12: We Get Advice From A Poodle- LT#14

1. Why does Grover want a searcher’s license?
2. Why does Grover’s dream sound so hopeless to Percy?
3. What new information do you learn about Grover’s past and how it relates to Annabeth?
4. According to Grover, why did Percy mail Medusa’s head to Mount Olympus?
5. Describe the place Percy sees in his dream.
6. What terrible realization does Percy make toward the end of the dream? What does the voice want from him?
7. Who do think is talking to Percy in the dream? Who is this voice from the pit?
8. Who is Gladiola?
9. What is Grover’s plan to get money for the trip?
10. If you were offered the choice in Percy’s dream – to save your own parent’s life or complete your quest and prevent a terrible war – what would you choose?

Chapter 11: We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium - LT# 13

As You Read:

1. Why is Annabeth upset with Percy for risking his life on the bus?
2. What does Aunty Em look like when she opens the door?
3. How does Percy explain why he went into the garden gnome emporium? Does this explanation make sense to you?
4. Why does Grover start to get nervous at the emporium? (There are several reasons)
5. How can you tell that Percy isn’t thinking straight after he eats his meal?
6. Did you guess Aunty Em’s true identity before Percy did? If so, what clues gave her away?
7. Why does Annabeth say they have to kill Medusa? Why can’t they just run away?
8. Medusa’s head doesn’t disintegrate along with the rest of her. Why not?
9. What important information does Percy find in Medusa’s office?
10. Why do you think Percy sends Medusa’s head to Mount Olympus? Do you think this is a good idea?

Chapter 10: I Ruin A Perfectly Good Busz - LT #12

Before you get started on answering questions about Percy's quest, let's stop for a moment and do some writing. Create a blog entry for both, yes I said both writing prompts.

1. Many of the campers at Camp Half-Blood have their own magic item. Clarisse has an electric spear. Annabeth has a baseball cap that turns her invisible. What magic item would make sense for Percy, as the son of the Sea God? Design your own magic item.

2. Percy gets to try his hand at driving a bus in this chapter. Defend or attack this proposition: “The national driving age should be lowered to 13.” Can you think of any reasons that might actually convince Congress to pass such a law?

Remember these are short responses, but be clear and visual, remembering your audience as you write. Please put both response in one (1) post. Title your post: Chapter 10 Writing Prompt

Next, answer the following questions as we read. Go ahead and copy and paste the questions into your blog, but make sure you use a new post and not the entry with for the writing post. Please keep them separate. Here are the questions:

1. Who is Argus and why can he never be surprised?
2. What gift does Luke give to Percy? Why can’t Percy use them?
3. What special properties does Riptide have?
4. What is Mist?
5. What are some of the reasons Annabeth gives for why Poseidon and Athena don’t get along?
6. According to Grover, why did Percy’s mom marry Gabe?
7. Percy says he’s not going on the quest to retrieve the lightning bolt. What’s his real reason for going?
8. How does Percy sneak to the front of the bus?
9. Why doesn’t Percy leave the bus when he has the chance?
10. How do Percy, Grover and Annabeth lose their luggage?

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Follow-up Activities

After answering the questions from chapter 10, let's try these activities to bring some connection to what Percy and crew are going through.

1. Draw your own Fury. The pictures below are how ancient greeks viewed the furies. Take a look and then draw your own updated version. Use a plain white sheet of paper, apply color and scan to your flash drive. Then upload your picture on your blog post.








2. Olympian Travel Agency. Percy Jackson has ten days to from New York to Los Angeles and back again, and he can’t use air travel. Is this possible? Try to use internet sources to “book” and trip for Percy and his friends using buses or trains. How much would the trip cost? How long would it take? Try these sources to start:

www.amtrak.com (for trains)
www.greyhound.com (for busses)

This assignment will be another separate post. Title your post: After Reading Chapter 10

Happy Blogging!

Chapter 9: I Am Offered A Quest - LT#11

Intro/Post Activity
Wow! Great job on your Section 1 test. The average score was 91%. I'm very proud of the attention you have given this novel, especially as we discuss the various story elements. Speaking of story elements, many events in our story that have come to fruition were foreshadowed earlier on in section 1. Leave a comment below indicating at least one of the signs that the author has given about the events that are just now taking place.


While I'm Reading Chapter 9


1.Why does Percy feel miserable once he gets his own cabin?
2.Based on the newspaper article Percy finds under his door, what is happening in the real world while Percy is in camp?
3.What is the master bolt?
4.Why does Zeus think Percy stole the bolt?
5.Why can’t the gods retrieve the bolt themselves?
6.What bothers Percy about the Oracle’s prophecy?
7.According to Chiron, what evidence suggests that Hades stole the lightning bolt?
8.Why does Percy have to travel overland?
9.What will happen on the summer solstice if the lightning bolt is not returned?
10.What is unusual about the storm that moves in over camp?

Have Fun!

Chapter 8: We Capture A Flag - LT#10

For chapter 8, you will not have a writing activity, however, I would like you to make a comment on this post after pondering this situation:

Choose your “dream team” for the camp capture-the-flag game. Since you have already read the chapter, pretend you are Annabeth, the leader of Athena’s cabin. You will be fighting the Ares cabin. Using what you know about the gods, make a list of your top picks for the other cabins you’d like to have on your side. Rank them from first to last. Place your list as a comment to this post  discuss why you ranked them the way you did, and be prepared to explain to the class.

Questions from the Chapter:


1. Why are the counselors having a hard time deciding who Percy’s Olympian parent is?
2. How does Percy surprise everyone during his first sword class? How do you think he was able to do this?
3. According to Grover, why did the “Big Three” gods swear never to have any more children?
4. Why does the story about Thalia make Percy feel “hollow and guilty”?
5. In capture-the-flag, why does Percy feel like he’s being left out of the action?
6. How does Percy manage to overcome the kids from Ares’s cabin?
7. What was Annabeth’s plan to win the flag?
8. Why does Annabeth make Percy stand in the water?
9. What does Chiron say about how the hellhound got into camp?
10. When you find out Percy’s true identity, are you surprised or did you see it coming? What clues were given earlier in the book?

Chapter 7: My Dinner Goes Up In Smoke - LT#9

As usual, the chapter activities are broken into 2 parts; writing and comprehension. . Naturally, the writing is to build anticipation for the chapters, however,

Intro Activity:

1. Journal questions for anticipatory discussion: Answer 1 of the 2 options.

a. You're having a dinner party and can have anything on the menu you want. What food and drink would you choose for you and your friends?
b. If you could go to summer camp year-round instead of attending school, would you do it? Why or why not? What if the trade-off was that you couldn't ever leave the camp?

Questions from the reading:

This is the author's vision of Annabeth

1. Who are Annabeth's parents?
2. What does it mean to be "undetermined"?
3. Why are some kids summer campers and others year-'rounders? Which would you rather be?
4. What do the beads mean on Annabeth's necklace?
5. Why is Annabeth frustrated when she and Percy talk about quests?
6. Why does Luke feel bitter?
7. Why does Percy ask for a blue Coke at dinner?
8. What does Percy wish for as he puts his dinner into the fire?
9. In what way does Percy feel different once he gets to the bonfire?

Chapter 6: I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom - LT#8

Now that Percy has a temporary home and our other key characters have been introduced, let's take a look at how Percy may feel initially about being at Camp Half-Blood.

Part 1

Warm-up Activities:
Blog questions for anticipatory discussion: Choose 1 of the two options to create a blog entry for. Title your post: LT#8

1. Have you ever been bullied or treated mean by someone older than you? In your school, do the upper grades ever pick on the lower grades? Give examples, or if you do not think this is the case, explain why.

2. Have you ever been the "new kid" in school? If so, how did it feel? If not, have you ever had a new kid come into your school? What it easy for them to fit in or not?

Part 2

Group-Teach on Hermes. You will be put into three groups and assigned a different story or description of the god Hermes. Here are three possibilities from the internet:
"Hermes," from Mythweb
"Hermes," from Winged Sandals
"Hermes," from Encyclopedia Mythica
Each group should read the article -- either silently (writing main ideas) or aloud (going around the circle, alternating paragraphs). You may take notes, either way. At the end of the reading, you will be responsible for telling the story to someone who has not read it, and you may not refer to the story, although you may refer to your notes. After each group has finished, you will be re-divided into trios, with one member from each of the three story groups. You will then take turns reporting your version of the story to the new team members. As one person tells the story, another student acts as scribe, and writes down main facts. The goal is to be the trio that comes up with the longest list of facts about Hermes. Obviously, some facts will overlap between versions, but each fact can only be listed once. Give a minimum -- perhaps ten facts. I would be really impressed if anybody gets twenty. A prize will be awarded for the trio that produces the most thorough list. This activity will be timed. At the end, you should know a lot about Hermes.

Part 3
As you read:
1. What does Percy noticed about the farm house as he walks away from it? What bothers him about the attic?
2. Why does Percy feel guilty about Grover getting in trouble?
3. Why do you think Percy asks Chiron about the Underworld? He says: "The beginnings of an idea – a tiny, hopeful fire – started forming in my mind." What does he mean?
4. Based on the description, what Greek god is cabin three dedicated to?
5. Why is Annabeth upset with Percy after they leave Cabin Eleven?
6. How does Annabeth know that Percy is "one of us"?
7. Percy says the big girl from the Ares cabin reminds him of Nancy Bobofit. Is Clarisse like Nancy? Why or why not?
8. Why doesn't Percy want Annabeth's help when he gets into the fight with Clarisse?
9. What happens to Clarisse and her friends in the bathroom?
10. How does this incident change Annabeth's attitude toward Percy?

Part 4 (Done as a class)

The 12 Olympian Gods + 2. This is a good point in the book to nail down the facts about the Olympian gods. Use the graphic organizer in your Google Docs to fill out information regarding the sphere of control and symbols belonging to the god and goddesses referred to in our novel. We will fill most of it out as a class in our various groups. I will provide much of the information, but you will be able to provide your own knowledge as we go along. This makes a fun and easy “quick reference” sheet for review. (Click on the word Google Docs to go the correct page)

Welcome To Camp Half-Blood

After finishing chapter 5, Percy realizes that he is a part of a different world within the world he is accustomed to. So, let's take a look at his new home to help us better understand the next events to take place.

Click on the gold seal on the right side of the page to go to Camp Half Blood and find this map. Then explore to help you answer the following questions.

1. Why are the two cabins at the top shown as a much larger size the the remaining cabins?

2. Why does Percy fit in Cabin 11?

3. Who's cabin would you go to if you were simply an angry person and always looking to pick on somebody?

4. Colonel Powell is the former Commander of the Military. He was a brilliant strategist and could device unmatched schemes for the armed forces to attack the enemies of the United States. What cabin do you think Colonel Powell would best fit in? Why?

5. Which Cabin would you like to stay in? Explain!

Chapter 5 - I Play Pinocle With A Horse - LT #7

I know, I know, Percy is going through a ton of dangerous activity in the last few months. I'm sure he is pondering why? Well, some of the answers will be revealed in the next couple of chapters. Chapter 5 however, introduces a few key characters that catapults our story in an exciting direction. As you read Chapter 5, answer the following questions as a blog post titled: As I Read Chapter 5



1. What does the blond girl ask Percy as she's feeding him pudding?
2. What is strange about the man who is guarding Percy as he sleeps?
3. Why does Grover say he retrieved the Minotaur horn?
4. How does Percy feel after he tries the strange drink?
5. As he's gazing out from the front porch, what surprises Percy about the summer camp?
6. Describe Mr. D. Anticipate: Will he be a hero or a villain? Why?
7. What does Percy find striking about Annabeth's appearance?
8. What clues help Percy guess Mr. D's identity?

9. What evidence does Chiron use to prove that the Greek gods are in America?
10. According to Chiron, what is the big question that everyone wants answered? Take a guess: what's the answer?

Enjoy!

1. Go to www.theoi.com and look up "centaurs." You can also use a standard encyclopedia or other reference book on Greek monsters. There are three different types described. Make a mind map with centaur as the middle bubble, then branch out in three directions for the three different types of centaur. Off of each type, list at least five attributes of that kind of centaur.

Chapter 4: My Mother Teaches Me Bullfighting

Pre-Reading Activity

Choose 1 of the following writing prompts to respond to in a post. Title your post: Chapter 4 Intro and Response

1. Has someone ever protected you from danger? Have you ever protected someone else? Think of an incident and describe it.
2. Is there anyone you would sacrifice your life for? Explain who and why.

As you read: Cut and Paste the following questions in a blog post and respond to them after or while you read. Remember, leave a space in between questions and answers and italicize your responses to each question to show differentiation between the two. 


1. What does Percy say that insults Grover?

2. According to Grover, who is after Percy?

3. What happens to make the car crash?

4. What does Percy's mom tell him to do when they get out of the car and why does Percy disobey?

5. What does Percy find strange about the bull-man's appearance?

6. What happens to Percy's mother?

7. Why does Grover keep attracting the monster's attention?

8. After the monster disintegrates, what gets Percy moving when all he wants to do is collapse?

9. What's the last thing Percy remembers?

10. Take a guess: Who is the "familiar face" that Percy thinks he sees?

Chapter 3: Grover Unexpectantly Loses His Pants - LT#5

Part 1:

As before, prior to reading Chapter 3, complete a short entry from the following 3 questions. This time respond to 2 of the options.

1. “The best people get the worst luck.” Do you agree? Can you think of a
time when something terrible happened to a good person? Conversely, do
bad people have good things happen to them?

2. What is the place that you feel most at ease – a place you’d like to be more
than anywhere else?

3. Does your family have a favorite or traditional place to spend vacations?
If so, describe it. If not, where would you most like to take a vacation if
money was no object?


Part 2: 

What Do you think of the book so far? Leave a comment below telling me what your favorite part of the book is at this point. (Yes this is part of your grade!)

Part 3:

Cut and paste the following questions to your blog to answer while we read Chapter 3.

1. Why does Percy leave Grover at the bus station? What would you have done in
his place?


2. Why doesn’t Percy tell his mom the truth about Mrs. Dodds and the ladies at the
fruit stand?

3. How does Percy get even with Gabe as they’re loading up the Camaro?

4. Why is Montauk special to Percy’s mom?

5. Why does Percy’s mom eat blue food, and why does Percy love this about her?

6. What knew information does Percy learn about his dad as he and his mother are
roasting marshmallows?

7. Describe Percy’s dream. What do you think it means?

8. How does the title of the chapter, “Grover Unexpectedly Loses His Pants,” come
true?

Chapter 2: Three Old Ladies Knit The Socks of Death - LT#4

Part 1
Ready for chapter 2? After the exciting climax to chapter 1, I know you have anticipated the next scene with bated breath.


While following along with the reading, you can answer the following questions.

1. Why does Percy think the whole school is playing a trick on him?

2. Why does Percy decide to study for the Latin exam even though he’s given up on
his other subjects?

3. What leads Percy to believe that Grover and Mr. Brunner think he’s in danger?

4. After the Latin test, what do you think Mr. Brunner was trying to say to Percy?
Why does Percy react angrily to Mr. Brunner’s words?

5. How does Percy say he’s different than the other kids at Yancy Academy?

6. Why does Percy tell Grover he’s a really bad liar?

7. What responsibility does Grover claim to have, and why does this strike Percy as
strange?

8. How do Percy and Grover end up on the side of the highway?

9. How does Grover react when Percy tells him about the yarn-cutting?

10. What does Percy think the yarn-cutting means? Does Grover seem to agree or
not?

Remember you can cut and paste the question directly into your new post. Title your entry: Chapter 2 questions to ponder.

Chapter 1: I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher - LT#3

I know you are extremely excited to get started reading The Lightning Thief, you have show great anticipation in your prior assignment. However, before we get started with chapter 1, let us begin with a Pre-Chapter Post warm-up. Each pre-chapter post is expected to only be a short post; a few sentences, but clear and concise enough to answer the question thoroughly. Please, no more than 1 paragraph unless otherwise noted. So, let's get into the first post.

Part 1
Choose one(1) of the following to create a new entry and title your post: LT#3 Chapter 1


a. Brainstorm as many school field trips as you can remember. What’s the

best (or worst) experience you’ve ever had on a school field trip?


b. Have you ever learned something in school you were absolutely sure you

would never use in your life? Explain.

*You will begin your post by typing Intro Activity: Then paste which option you are going to answer.


After completing your entry, please get with a partner within your group to complete the following assignment. You do not have to submit a post for this activity.


Part 2
Take a virtual field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan.

(http://www.metmuseum.org/home.asp). Go to “Collection” and choose “Greek Mythology” in the search window. Explore the collection and fill out the following information for at least five different objects: (make a Stele one of your options)


Art Object Analysis


What kind of object is it?


What is it made out of?


Does it have a use, other than art? If so, what?


When was it created?


Where is it from?


Describe what it looks like:


Does it have illustrations from the Greek myths? If so, what?

Part 3
Once you finish this portion you will be ready to begin chapter 1. Therefore, copy and paste the following questions to the same post, but label this section: As I read Chapter 1


1. What kind of school is Yancy Academy ?

2. What bad experiences has Percy had on past field trips?

3. Why can’t Percy get back at Nancy when she starts teasing Grover on the bus?

4. Why doesn’t Percy get along with Mrs. Dodds?

5. When do you first suspect that something may be unusual/supernatural about Mrs.

Dodds?

6. In the story about the gods and titans, who was Kronos and what happened to him

after the gods defeated him?

7. Why does Percy get angry at Mr. Brunner? How would you have felt in his

position?

8. What do you learn about Percy’s home life as he’s watching the taxis on Fifth

Avenue?

9. How does Percy get in trouble with Mrs. Dodds? Do you think it’s his fault?

10. How have things changed when Percy returns to the front steps of the museum?


As we read, you may complete this entry by answering the questions. Please be sure to use the text to validate your response.

Part 4
After reading chapter the first section to chapter 1, leave a comment letting me know what you think of the beginning of the book so far.

Happy Blogging!

I'm Related To Who.... LT #2

So, The Lightning Thief talks about Greek Mythology so we will discuss some of the mythical gods associated with the history. However, some of the gods frequently had children with mortals. What if you were the child of a god or goddess? Well that would be interesting... So, Research which god or goddess you would most likely be related to. For ideas,
visit the web site

http://www.mythweb.com

Create a blog entry that list three (3) possible choices of who your god or goddess parent might be and explain why you feel you are related to them.

This does not have to be a long post, just make sure you become familiar with at least three (3) of the gods or goddesses we will cover in our novel study.

Title your post: I'm Related To...

Start your post with a brief introduction such as: While studying Greek Mythology I found out that I may be related to at least 3 gods and goddesses.

The first god/goddess that I'm related to is.... (then explain why)

The next.... (and so on)


Happy Blogging!

The Lightning Thief Introduction

Welcome to my The Lightning Thief Blog. Here we will engage in an inquiry and discussion lesson covering the novel by Rick Riordan. This blog will be your hub for all assignments and discussion board questions. Please make sure you follow this blog to have the rss feeds come directly into your dashboard.

So, let's get started with an introductory activity:


Create your first post by responding to 4 of the 7 following prompts. Choose any 4 you like but only make one entry to answer all 4 questions. Make sure that you retype the question prior to answering; include the question number and then make sure there is a space between the question and your response.

Title your post: The Lightning Thief Introduction


Here are the questions:


1. Have you ever been treated unfairly by a teacher (or parent, or other adult)?

Describe the circumstances and why you considered the treatment unfair.


2. What do you know about learning disabilities such as ADHD or dyslexia? Do you

know anyone who has a learning disability? Do you think a person with a learning

disability should receive more time to complete tests or less homework than a

person without a learning disability? Explain your position.


3. In Ancient times, the Greeks had gods for many important forces in their lives --

the sea, thunderstorms, farming, music, medicine, poetry, archery, etc. Why do

you think they imagined many different gods rather than just one? Would this

make life more confusing or less confusing?


4. Young children often imagine that their parents aren’t really their parents. What

would it be like if you suddenly found out that you had a “real” father or mother

you never knew about? What if this person was extremely rich and powerful –

would you accept them as a parent?


5. Do you believe in anything that science can’t prove -- such as magic, or ghosts, or

creatures like the Loch Ness monster? Why or why not?


6. Have you ever been to summer camp? If so, describe what you did or did not like

about it. If not, imagine and describe what you think a typical summer camp

would be like – any impressions from television or movies?


7. You have been granted one magical item of your choice. What would this item be,

and what power would it have? Explain your choice.


Happy Blogging