Tuesday, June 21, 2016

CHRISTOPHER'S FINAL ADVENTURES

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Please answer the following question in complete sentences:

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Did you like or dislike this book? Fill out the chart below, thinking about characters, plot, writing style, content, themes, etc. Use the chart to write a 1-2 paragraph book review on 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.'

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6/27/16 homework

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Please answer the following question in complete sentences:

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What new things did you learn from this book? Think about: What did you learn about mystery novels? What did you learn about Asperger's syndrome? How do you view the world differently now?

6/24/16 homework

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Please answer the following question in complete sentences:

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What do you think will happen to Christopher and his family after the book ends? Why do you think this?

6/23/16 homework

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Please answer the following question in complete sentences:

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Reread the argument between Christopher's father, mother and Mr. Shears in pages 196 and 197. This argument is heated, and the characters interrupt and yell at each other. Rewrite the dialogue as if the characters are calm and are having a conversation instead of an argument. After rewriting the dialogue, answer who had the best points, Christopher's mother or father?

6/22/16 homework

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Please answer the following question in complete sentences:

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In this reading, which behaviors or actions of Christopher's would other consider 'odd'? How do the people in this reading react to his odd behaviors? Why do you think they act this way? Would you act like this? Explain. 

6/21/16 homework

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Please answer the following question in complete sentences:

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Imagine for a moment that you are Christopher's mother. What would be going through your mind when Christopher turned up at your house? How would you react? What questions would you have?

6/20/16 homework

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Please answer the following question in complete sentences:

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Christopher describes why he likes to plan his day around a "timetable." Do you like to follow schedules, or do you prefer to be spontaneous? Why?

METHODS FOR SELF SOOTHING USED BY CHRISTOPHER

6/17/16 homework

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Please answer the following question in complete sentences:

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Describe the methods that Christopher uses to help himself do things that he normally would not be able to do (for instance, leave his neighborhood).

Thursday, June 16, 2016

CHRISTOPHER AND HIS MOTHER

6/17/16 homework

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Please answer the following question in complete sentences:

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Describe the methods that Christopher uses to help himself do things that he normally would not be able to do (for instance, leave his neighborhood).

6/16/16 homework


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Please answer the following question in complete sentences:

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Christopher's father states "...we're not exactly low-maintenance, are we?" What does he mean by this statement? Give examples to support your responses.

6/15/16 homework


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Please answer the following question in complete sentences:

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What are the mother's reasons for leaving Christopher? Do you agree with her decision to leave? Why or why not?

6/14/16 homework

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Please answer the following question in complete sentences:

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Make a prediction about that really happened to Christopher's mother. What clues led you to this prediction? 



6/13/16 homework

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Please answer the following question in complete sentences:

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Reread Christopher's definition of love in page 87. Do you agree with this definition? What would you add to or take away from it?

Friday, June 10, 2016

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN CHRISTOPHER BLANKS OUT?

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Please answer the following question in complete sentences:

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Read the first full paragraph on page 83. According to the clues from this paragraph, what do you think happened during the 'short while' in which Christopher had 'no memories'?

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

WHEN YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND, WHAT DO YOU DO?

6/8/16 homework

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Please answer the following question in complete sentences:

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Christopher present a math problem solved by Marilyn vos Savant. Many readers would not understand Christopher's explanation of this problem. Does the reader need to be able to understand it in order to understand or enjoy the book? What do you do as a reader when you come across something you don't understand?

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Christopher struggles with his view of the world

6/7/16 homework

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Please answer the following question in complete sentences:

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Do you agree with Christopher that he will be able to live on his own someday? Will he able to have a wife? Why or why not?

6/6/16 homework

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Please answer the following question in complete sentences:

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Why would a person like Christopher have trouble understanding concepts of religion and God?