Compare and Contrast

Hi Readers,

Today I would like you to compare and contrast Homily's reactions to the boy.  What was Homily's reaction to the boy when he first takes off the roof and why?  What was her reaction to him after he left and why?  How were these reactions similar or how did they change?

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

Chapter 14: The Borrowers

Hello Readers,

We just finished reading Chapter 14 of The Borrowers.  Here is what I would like you to respond to today:

Why do Homily and Pod think there family is in grave danger (please explain and there is more that one reason)?  Also, what might be some options for the family in order for them to get themselves out of "grave danger"?  Do you think the Clocks are in danger, why or why not?

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

Human Beans

Hello Readers,

What does Arrietty think the purpose is of human "beans"?  Meaning, why are they on earth?  Also, Arrietty truly believes that her family is not stealing.  What is her argument?  Would you say it is a strong or weak argument?

Can't wait to see your responses!

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

Borrowers Reaction

Hi Readers,

Write a reaction to The Borrowers.  What do you think of it so far and why?  Should this be a book I use with guided reading groups in the future?  Why or why not?

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

The Borrowers: Questioning

Hello Literature Circle A Members,

During shared reading we have been learning how to question.  Yesterday when we went over the ITT tests, you saw that some questions about the text you read are better than others.  As we move into Chapter 8, what are 3-4 DEEP questions that you have that we could discuss as a group?  Use these starters to help you form your questions:

Why...
How come...
I wonder...
Where...
Will...
Who...
What...

Please work hard today to try to get these posted so that we can discuss tomorrow.

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

Chapter 5: The Borrowers

Hello Readers,

At one time the Borrowers lived all over the house. Some seemed wealthier than

others. Why do you think this is? Why aren’t these families here anymore?

I'm looking for a full response with great thinking.

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

Chapter 3: The Borrowers

Hello Literature Circle A,

We just finished reading chapter 3 of The Borrowers.  On page 25 Homily tells her daughter, Arrietty, "You don't know-and thank goodness will never know what it's like upstairs..."

Based on this portion of the text please respond to the following in a paragraph:  Why do you think Arrietty has never been upstairs?  Why do you think Homily doesn't want her daughter to ever go upstairs?  Lastly, please predict if you think that it is true that Arrietty will never go upstairs and why you think that.

Please push your thinking to answer this question fully.  I can't wait to read your responses.

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

The Borrowers: Chapter 1

Please answer the comprehension questions from chapter 1 of The Borrowers.  Remember to answer with a complete sentence working the question back into your answer.


1.Who is Mrs.May,and where does she live?


2.Why does Kate think there might be other people in the house?


3.What kind of home do the Borrowers like?


Thanks,
Mrs. Springston