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Students from a number of schools can share their insight on the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Here is our forum for discussing issues regarding race relations, justice, decency, stereotyping, and any others that come up.
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My name is Chantel Curcio. I graduated from California University in December 2007 with a B.S. in Education. My certification is Elementary Education. I am currently going back to school to recieve my Masters Degree and certification as a reading specialist. I work full-time as a reading tutor for seventh and eighth grade students.
My name is Suzanne Plack and I will be graduating in May of 2008 with a Masters Degree and certification of a Reading Specialist. I currently teach English to Special Education students in grades 9-10. My 10th grade class is just finishing up reading "To Kill a Mockingbird" and they really enjoy it.
Hi, My name is Rodney. I'm studying to be a teacher here at CalU; a small, state university about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. I enjoy the outdoors and have worked a fair amount with children in volunteer and summer camp activities. I have studied Earth & Space science, enjoy playing music, and am fascinated by the spanish language and South/Central American culture.
Hi everyone! I have my elementary teaching degree from Cal U. I am working towards my Reading Specialist Masters Degree. I will hopefully be graduating in December of 2008. I am currently substituting in three school districts gaining a lot of teaching experience. I enjoy music, movies, sports, reading, and traveling. I look forward to meeting all of you!
Hello, my name is Deidre Garrity. I graduated from California University with B.S in Education. My certification is Elementary and Early Childhood Education. I am currently working on my master degree with a certification as a Reading Specialist . I teach 17 preschoolers, love Starbucks coffee and football. In my free time I enjoy running and spinning. I fell in love with the state of Boston after I ran the 2007 Boston Marathon.
My name is Diane and I am studying to be a Reading Specialist. I hope to finish the program this summer so that I can switch from a regular elementary classroom to my specialty. I read "To Kill a Mockingbird" when I was in 9th grade as part of the required reading, but it remains one of my favorites!
Hi everyone! My name is Lauren Mechler and I am working on my Reading Specialist Masters degree. I graduated from Duquesne University and I am currently a kindergarten teacher. I enjoy reading, working out, and watching American Idol! I am very excited to blog with all of you!
Hi everyone! My name is Vicky. I work full-time as a nurse in surgery. I am married, and have two children. I have certification to teach Biology, and am currently pursuing my Master's degree with elementary certification. My family lives on a farm. Between work, school, family, and farm, I keep very busy.
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Hi! My name is Nicole and I am a kindergarten teacher. I am currently working towards my Reading Specialist Masters Degree at California University of Pennsylvania and I will be graduating in May of 2008. I am also expecting my first child. She is due in May. Life is very busy all of the time! I look forward to reading “To Kill a Mockingbird” with you.
Hello, I am Rebecca Gruber. I teach Pre-K. My Bachelor degree is in Early Childhood Education. I am pursuing my Masters Degree as Reading Specialist. I have two boys, one in 8th grade the other in second grade. My interests are music, scrapbooking, and Precious Moments.
Hi! My name is Melinda. I graduated with my Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. I am currently attending California University of Pennsylvania pursuing my Masters Degree to become a Reading Specialist. I have a 3 year old daughter who keeps me very busy during the day. I am looking forward to discussing "To Kill a Mockingbird" with all of you.
Hello! My name is Susan Baldwin. I am working on my Reading Specialist Masters Degree at Cal-U. I graduated from Duquesne University in 2006. I am currently a substitute teacher in several schools. I enjoy reading, hanging out with friends, vacations, and sunny weather. I am looking forward to reading your blogs and reading "To Kill a Mockingbird" again!
Opps…I teach preschool and apparently we did not cover states, cities, or capitols. I feel in love with the city of Boston is what that should have said.
Hi Everyone! My name is Jennifer Schlata. I graduated from Cal U in December 2007 with a Bachelor Degree in education and my certification is is elementary education. I am current attending Cal U to receive my Master's Degree as a Reading Specialist. I work in the networking department at the university as the graduate assistant. I love sports, animals, and teaching! I look forward to meeting all of you and discussing "To Kill a Mockingbird"!
Hello! My name is Autumn Ondash and I am a first grade teacher in the Chartiers-Houston School District. I am currently attending California University to get my Master's Degree and my certification as a Reading Specialist. This is my third year teaching first grade and I absolutely love it! I have a wonderful group of students! Besides teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, shopping, the beach, and the Pittsburgh Steelers!
Hey, my name is Brandon Hewitt. I am set to graduate in December 2008 with my Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, but I am extremely happy with my decision to pursue a different career. I enjoy singing, playing my guitar, and I’m attempting to learn to play piano. I remember reading To Kill a Mockingbird in school when my mother was my English teacher, but I’m looking forward to reading it again with all of you.
Hi, my name is Kristy James. I am a graduate student at California University of PA, obtaining my Master's Degree and certification in the Reading Specialist program. I teach third grade, but I am currently on maternity leave. The last time I read "To Kill a Mockingbird" was when I was in 9th grade. I remember that I really enjoyed the book, so I am looking forward to reading it again and discussing it with you!
Hi my name is Evan Haferman. I am currently in 8th grade and enjoying it. I play baseball year round and am on the division one new england fire birds. I love to be outside and around baseball all the time. In my English class we are just starting to read to kill a mockingbird and am excited to read more.
My name is Julianne and I am from Marblehead. Marblehead is a small see town where sailing and going to the beach is very popular. I go to the Veterans Middle School and it is pretty big I have a lot of great friends and great teachers.
Hi everyone! My name is Amanda Zajac. I am currently attending California University of PA where I am pursuing my Masters Degree in the Reading Specialist program. I graduated from California University of PA in May, 2007 with teaching certification in Special Education. I currently teach reading to kindergarten and first grade students. I am very excited to begin discussing the book “To Kill a Mockingbird” with everyone!
Hi, my name is Zach PW and I attend Marblehead Veterans Middle School. Marblehead is a small town on the coast with a population of about 20,000 people (it's only four square miles). I love to swim during the summer, and ski during the winter. I also enjoy reading. I'm excited to read To Kill a Mockingbird because other people on this blog have said was their a favorite book of their's.
Hello, my name is Audrey. I live in Marblehead Massachusetts. Marblehead is a small town next to the sea. I have lived in Marblehead for my whole life. Marblehead has been an enjoyable place to grow up in. There are many activities to do here. Some of my favorite activities are going to the beach, playing sports, and hang out with friends in town. I attend the Marblehead Veterans Middle School as an 8th grader. I think that doing a blog discussing the book “To Kill a Mockingbird” will be fun and interesting. I am looking forward to getting to hear other people’s opinions on what they think about the book. I am excited to get reading and discussing.
Hey my name is Jack C. and I live in the small town of Marblehead. I play football and lacrosse. I am currently in 8th grade and we are just going to start to read to kill a mocking bird. Also im a hhhhhuuugggggeeee Colts fan.
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My name is Zach and im from Marblehead Massacusetts. I am in the 8th grade. Marblehead is a beautiful little town near the Atlantic ocean. I love the Redsox, Patriots, and Celtics. I love Rajon Rondo, He is one of my heros. I am looking forward to reading "To Kill a Mocking Bird".
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My name is John and i am in 8th grade and and begining to read To Kill a Mocking Bird. I live in a small town of Marblehead, its by the ocean. i love to watch and play football, hockey, basketball, and baseball. I am a really big patriots fan and i am excited to read To Kill Mocking Bird.
Hi, my name is Tyler B. I live in Marblehead Massachusetts, a small town on the North Shore of Boston. I play guitar in a band, I also enjoy tennis, frisbee, piano, skiing, and reading. I am looking forward to reading To Kill a Mocking Bird because I have heard that it is a very interesting book.
Hey my name is Mia G.I go to Marblehed, Mass. The weather here varies every day in the winter but the summers here are amazing. Marblehead is a smalad Veterans Middle school in Marbleheal town and everyone noes everyone. It is great. How is it at California University? Is it have a big campus? I look forward to reading "To Kill A Mocking Bird" with you and blogging about it.
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Hey, yo, everyone. And especially welcome to the U Cal Vulcans. We are all excited to meet you and discuss this classic book by Harper Lee. My name is Ben Webber and i love Rage Against the Machine and Pearl Jam. I play guitar in a band and love it. If any of you guys play any intruments i would'nt mind hearing about it as we are going to get to know each other over the next couple of weeks.
Cheers, Ben W -- Marblehead
My name is Gianna Oakes. I went to California University of PA for my undergraduate degree in elementary education and I am now working on my masters degree as a reading specialist. I work as a reading intervention teacher every day and attend classes at the university in the evenings. I am married and have two children. I am really looking forward to reading To Kill A Mockingbird and I look forward to talking with you all.
Hi Everyone! My name is Marisa. I am attending California University of Pennsylvania. I will graduate this May with a master's degree and certification as a reading specialist. I work with students in grades K-3 as an instructional support teacher. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I remember reading “To Kill A Mockingbird” when I was in high school and look forward to reading it again with you.
Hi everyone! My name is Melinda Rodriguez. I have a B.A. as an Elementary Teacher and really enjoy teaching elementary students. I am back at California University to earn a Reading Specialist Masters. I love arts and crafts, science, and hockey – Go Pens! I am looking forward to reading and discussing To Kill a Mockingbird with you. I have not read it but my 8th grade son has and he said he liked it. I can hardly wait to see how you will interpret the book.
My name is Liz Popielarcheck, and I am originally from the state of California. I joined the United States Army when I was seventeen years-old, and I was honorably discharged in 2004. Ever since my discharge, I have been going to school (college). I am a certified teacher, and I am currently working towards my Reading Specialist certification. I am excited to participate in this blog with you, and I hope that you find it a rewarding experience as well.
Hello everyone! My name is Cara. I graduated from West Virginia University after earning my MA in Elementary Education. I am currently attending California University of PA where I am working on my Master’s degree as a Reading Specialist. I spend my days working as a classroom support teacher for Math in grades Kindergarten to Fifth. This is the first time I’ve ever used a blog, so I’m looking forward to this new experience.
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My name is Hannah and I am at the Veterans Middle school in Marblehead. Marblehead is a small town right on the ocean. Although it is a small town there is tons to do and our school is great. I have many friends and as long as you have friends the fun never ends. Thank you so much for working with us on To Kill A Mockingbird!
Hi everyone! My name is Gretchen. I am currently attending California University working towards my Masters Degree as a Reading Specialist. My undergraduate degree is in Early Childhood Education. I currently work as a Pre-K teacher. I enjoy coaching volleyball, watching sports, and relaxing when my schedule allows for it. I am looking forward to "blogging" with all of you as we read "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Hi! My name is Jenna Fortuna. I graduated from California University of Pennsylvania in December 2007 with my BS in elementary education. I am now going for my masters degree in reading specialist. I am subbing at two school districts in the area and I also work as a receptionist at a car dealership. The last time I read To Kill a Mockingbird was in high school. I am really excited to start reading it again because I appreciate reading a lot more now. In my free time I like to shop, read, work out, and spend time with my friends and family.
My name is Melinda Georgiana. My major is Elementary education and I am currently working as a case worker. I have a B.S. in child development/ family relations from IUP.
Hello everyone, my name is David. I live in Marblehead. It's a nice quiet town near the water, and it's very peacefull. I go to MVMS, which is Marblehead Veterans Middle School. It's a pretty good school, and I have a lot of friends. I'm really excited to read To Kill a Mockingbird, because I have heard that it is a very good book froma lot of other people.
Hi!! I'm Halle from Marblehead, Ma. Marblehead is a small town on the ocean. I love living on the ocean. The Marblehead Veterans Middle School is a large school filled with wonderful teachers and kids. I am so excited to read "To Kill a Mocking Bird" and do this blogging activity with this. I am so happy that we get to meet new people as well!
Hi!! I'm Halle from Marblehead, Ma. Marblehead is a small town on the ocean. I love living on the ocean. The Marblehead Veterans Middle School is a large school filled with wonderful teachers and kids. I am so excited to read "To Kill a Mocking Bird" and do this blogging activity with this. I am so happy that we get to meet new people as well!
Hi!! I'm Halle from Marblehead, Ma. Marblehead is a small town on the ocean. I love living on the ocean. The Marblehead Veterans Middle School is a large school filled with wonderful teachers and kids. I am so excited to read "To Kill a Mocking Bird" and do this blogging activity with this. I am so happy that we get to meet new people as well!
Hi everyone! My name is Michelle, and I am from Marblehead, Massachusetts. I love to read, sing, play the flute, play tennis, and hang out with my friends. I read "To Kill a Mockingbird" a few years ago, and am excited to read it again- it's a really good book.
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My name is MacKenzie C. I am from Marblehead a cute and historic town. It is located right by the Atlantic Ocean. I moved to Marblehead the summer before 7th grade, and since then I have met some truly amazing people. I love going to the beach, hanging out with friends, and playing sports. I am in the 8th grade. I am extremely excited to read the book To Kill a Mockingbird, I think that blogging with other towns will be a fun way to talk and learn more about the book.
My name is Maggie Lacock and I am a graduate student at California University. I will be graduating in May with my Masters Degree. I am also a Kindergarten teacher in Pittsburgh. I have read To Kill a Mockingbird several times, and it is my all time favorite book!
Hi, my name is Mago and I am from Marblehead. Marblehead is a very small and quiet town right on the coast of Massachusetts. I am in the 8th grade of the Marblehead Veterana Middle School. Many of my freinds have already read "To Kill a Mockingbird" so I am very excited to start reading it.
Chapter 1
In Chapter 1 we learn that Atticus’s wife died when Scout was two years old and Jem was six years old. From what we have learned about Scout and Jem so far, which one of the children seems to be more affected by their mother’s passing and why?
Chapter 2
Do you agree or disagree with Miss Caroline’s theory of teaching and dealing with children? Explain your reasoning as to why you think she is a good teacher or not a good teacher?
Chapter 3
Describe Atticus’s parenting style? Does he have a good relationship with his children? Do you think Atticus is a good father to his children?
Chapter 4
Why do you think Scout and Jem are so fascinated yet so afraid of the Radley House? What do you think Atticus would do if he found out the truth about the children’s ‘Boo Radley’ Game?
Chapter 5
What do you think are the reasons behind Jem and Dill’s infatuation with Boo Radley? Do you think that they would really be Boo’s friend if they were to get him out of his house? Why or why not?
Evan Haferman Marblehead said...
I think the reason that miss caraline dislikes the fact that scout can read is because he is black. I also bilieve that she is upset because he has been tought to read with a different curiculume than her's.
March 13, 2008 12:28 PM
I bilieve the reason why jem and dill are so competitive is because they are from different towns and places. Ialso bileive that they are so competitive because they each want to always be right. they are very competitive.
I bilieve the reason why some one is leaving gifts in the radlly tree is because some one is trying to be nice to jem, scuote, and dill. the person wants to get to know them better. I also bilieve that the person that is leaving the gifts is mr. radly. he want to be nicer.
Chap 7. I bilieive that the person that sewed up jems paints is mr. Radlly.I bilieve that he is trying to be more nice to them becouse he likes them and they keep his happy.
I bilieve that the way that MR. Raddly got the blanket on scout without her knowing is very hard to answear. I bilieve that scout was so intriged be the fire that she didnt even notice that she had the blanket on.
I think that the punishment for jem is a good punashment. I think that the punashment for jem was very unexpected. It was a big turn of events in the story. I bilieve that the punashment for jem was exceptible.
The reason why jem and scoute went to cals church is because atticis was out on bissnuise and they couldnt go to their church becuase cal was blak. I think that they were treated differently in cals church because they are white.
I was not serprised with the vidict of the trial. I was not surprised because in that time period blaks were discriminated. the word of a white man was more powerfull than that of a blak mans. because of this I was not surprised about the verdict.
I think that Atticus kept his cool when bob Ewell spat in his face. I also think that it was a very good message to bob ewell that no mater what happened that he would not retaliate to bob ewell. I believe that Atticus did the right thing and was very calm.
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