Ben and I listened to the second chapter of the book today. We read along with a highlighter in hand, marking interesting phrases, terms we did not understand, and other important information. After the chapter was over we switched highlighters (different colors) and then went back and compared what we had chosen (and highlighted things the unique things the other person had selected).
We have decided that in the future we will first read the book , then go back and listen to it. There are 13 chapters remaining. We would like to cover two chapters each time we read. We want to finish the book by Thanksgiving.
We decided to add a ‘Phrases’ and ‘Words’ section to the sidebars to note the things we noticed while reading.
Monday we are going to explore the Shakers a bit and read again on Tuesday.
As we discussed today’s reading we talked about the time setting. Ben offered, “it is good to look back to compare (how we are living today).”
Friday, November 7, 2008
Read / Listen / Compare
Posted by Mr. Z at 3:35 PM
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You are going to be able to determine when the book takes place in a future chapter when Robert starts talking to his father about going to see a baseball game. A little historical research is in order on Abner Doubleday, The Green Mountain Boys, Ethan Allen and "a man who lives in a white house." How about trying to make a "flutterwheel" based on Robert's description in the text?
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