Monday, November 17, 2008

Burn Byron Burn...........

The character Byron is always getting into a lot of trouble because he refuses to follow the rules set for him buy his parents. In chapter 5, Byron lit toy soldiers on fire in the bathroom and had to deal with the wrath of his mother Wilona Watson; she was furious!! Byron's mom wanted to teach him a lesson about playing with fire, but do you think she went about it the right way? How do you think Byron feels about his mother's actions towards him? Have you ever been in a situation where you had to be taught a lesson as well about breaking the rules? Post your comment answerng all the questions in bold print!!!!!!!!!

Friday, November 7, 2008

The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963




Students we have started reading our new novel, The Watsons go to Brimingham. You have read the first two chapters by now and you have met the narrator Kenny Watson. How do you feel about this character? Would you be able to be a teenager during the 1960s and deal with all the issues that he has to deal with? Why or Why not? Leave a comment at least 2-3 sentences.

Thursday, November 6, 2008