** YOUR TWO TASKS FOR FRIDAY, JAN 29

Wow, guys...the last school day in January?? This month has flooooown by. I am very bummed out to be missing you all again. I am hoping you can do two things for me today on the blog so I can see what you're thinking and learning about a couple of things.

1. Please read the post I made on Monday. At the bottom, notice that there are 3 questions about the obstacles that Percy has come across so far in the book. What I would like you to do is write a little paragraph/summary of what has happened to Percy in his quest so far and what you think is to come. You might simply answer those questions, but use full sentences and paragraphs (SO NOT 1., 2., 3. ) Comment on Monday's post for that assignment!

** If you have read on, make a prediction about the next adventure you think Percy is going to come into contact with in whatever book you are on.

2. After you do that, please write a comment to this post about how you felt about this week. You can ask a question, tell me you're confused, tell me you finally got to liking the book (!! I know this is at least two of you!!)...etc. It can be anything. Even "this week was all right...kind of par for the course." I want to know how you feel heading into the weekend. The more specific you are, the better I can help you come next week.

I can't wait to see you all on Monday.

~Mrs. Phillips

The Journey Continues...and so does your reading!

Hi Guys:

I am sorry I am missing you today (Tuesday); I am quite sick and at home working on getting better. But, luckily, this gives you guys some time to read and search for information about Percy's Heroic journey.

In your reading for Thursday (up to page 188) you'll read about 2 of the tests or challenges that Percy has to overcome as he begins his travels.

For today, go to the moodle site, open up "The Lightning Thief, Readings 1-4" and complete the questions listed in READING 4 (chapters 10 and 11). Please read all directions carefully.

Save your answers and thoughts in a WORD DOCUMENT in your lightning thief folder.

Sooooo....now that you have all of your information written in your folder, really quickly post a comment to the following prompt:

1. What are the two obstacles Percy encounters as he begins his quest?
2. How does he overcome them both?
3. Which of the magical items (the sword, cap, Mist, shoes) do you think are going to be the most helpful moving forward in the quest?

Percy Begins His Heroic Journey!!

Remember from last week that the Heroic Cycle begins with our hero at his or her starting point. Write a comment about how Percy’s journey has begun. You will probably include things like:

1. How Percy was given his quest
2. What is Percy’s quest
3. Why is he assigned his quest
4. Is Percy’s excited about it, nervous, scared….etc
5. Who are Percy’s friends that will travel with him and help him on his way


Your response will be a couple of good paragraphs. You may use your books to help you write it if you wish!

Which Character Are You?

Hi Everyone:

Please copy/paste your response to the quiz: "What character are you?" This includes your cast of characters. To Post, click "COMMENT" and there will be a text box for you to write in.

This is due before class on Monday.

Thanks!