Monday, January 4, 2010
Chapters 1 - 4 Part 2
Read chapters 1 to 4. Then as a group respond to the following question.
1. Why does Jess like and admire Miss Edmunds so much? Which examples might apply to Miss Edmunds? Do you think that a teacher like Miss Edmunds could exist in real life? Why or why not?
2. For what reasons might people prefer to live in a place like Lark Creek instead ofa well-to-do suburb? Name some advantages and disadvantages of living in each type of place.
3. How do Jess and Leslie become friends? What interests and feelings regarding other people do they share? How are they different?
4. When Leslie explains that her parents have moved to the country to reassess their value structure, Jess observes, “But you’re the one that’s gotta pay.” What do youthink Jess means? Do you agree with him? Why or why not?
5. In your group, discuss situations from real life that are similar to the one Leslie faces? Share your ideas with the members of another group. ¶ 12:25 PM
Read chapters 1 to 4. Then as a group respond to the following question.
1. Why does Jess like and admire Miss Edmunds so much? Which examples might apply to Miss Edmunds? Do you think that a teacher like Miss Edmunds could exist in real life? Why or why not?
2. For what reasons might people prefer to live in a place like Lark Creek instead ofa well-to-do suburb? Name some advantages and disadvantages of living in each type of place.
3. How do Jess and Leslie become friends? What interests and feelings regarding other people do they share? How are they different?
4. When Leslie explains that her parents have moved to the country to reassess their value structure, Jess observes, “But you’re the one that’s gotta pay.” What do youthink Jess means? Do you agree with him? Why or why not?
5. In your group, discuss situations from real life that are similar to the one Leslie faces? Share your ideas with the members of another group. ¶ 12:25 PM
