Monday, November 28, 2011

Homework Due December 5, 2011

Homework for the week



Finish reading Prince Caspian reading chapters 11-15


Add outline information to notebook.
— New Characters
— Character Development
— Note New Vocabulary Words- look up definitions
— Major Plots Developments
— Examples of Literary Techniques
— Your Interpretation of Passages
— Interesting Quotes or passages

Answer the following questions. Respond in complete sentences.

1. Why do you think Aslan like Trumpkin even though Trumpkin hadn't believed in him until now? Would you like to be tossed that way by Aslan?


2. What fears had Susan been listening to? How can fears lead a person away from God wants?


3. What do you think Aslan roared?


4. What did Trufflehunter say might even now be at the door? And was it?


5. Did Nikabrik's comments about Aslan's resurrection remind you of anything from the Bible? What?


6. How does Peter show himself to be a wise and brave king?


7. Miraz's men are willing to see him die. What does that tell you about him as a leader?


8. Why doesn't Trumpkin want the Bulgy Bear to be marshal?


9. Who thought having Reepicheep as a marshal was a bad idea? Do you agree?


10. Edmund was so worried watching Peter fight that he bit his lip until it bled! What were you feeling while Peter was fighting Miraz?


11. What kind of school do you think Gwendolen attended?


12. How did Aslan bring justice and joy to Beruna?


13. Why do you think the sick woman knew it was Aslan and not just a big lion?


14. Aslan told Caspian about being a new king, "If you had felt yourself sufficient, it would have been a proof that you were not." What do you think he meant by that?

15. What do you think Aslan might have said to Susan and Peter when they were alone?


Write
Write a paragraph on the topic "What was your favorite part of Prince Caspian" ?


Look Up
Define the following words

Canny

Fray

Inspector

Rushes

Chafe

Dastard

Sentinel

Venison

Grousing

Monday, November 21, 2011

Homework Due November 28, 2011

No homework this week. Use this time to catch up on any work and reading.


Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Homework Due November 21, 2011

Homework for the week



Read chapters 6-10 Of Prince Caspian


Add outline information to notebook.
— New Characters
— Character Development
— Note New Vocabulary Words- look up definitions
— Major Plots Developments
— Examples of Literary Techniques
— Your Interpretation of Passages
— Interesting Quotes or passages

Answer the following questions. Respond in complete sentences.

1. What is considered bad manners among squirrels?


2. How did Caspian's encounter with the Centaur Glenstorm change things?


3. Nikabrik is willing to side with anyone who is also the enemy of Miraz. What is the problem with this kind of thinking?


4. Why do you think the Dwarfs are so very suspicious of men?


5. Who had the best plan for how the war council should proceed?


6. Why did Caspian's party decide to travel to Aslan's How? What does Aslan's how look like?


7. What three places do the Narnians consider the most magical? Why?


8. Why does Trumpkin think the children can't help?


9. Why was Susan reluctant to beat Trumpkin?


10. Why do you think it was Lucy who almost woke up the trees?


11. Why did Susan hesitate to shoot the bear?


12. Do you think Lucy saw Aslan? Why don't you think the others believe her?


13. Aslan wanted Lucy to follow him even if the others wouldn't. What do you think might have happened if she had?


14. Lucy had hoped Aslan would magically make everything perfect again. Have you ever asked God to do that?


15. What do you think Aslan meant when he told Lucy that the older she grows, the bigger he will be?
Look Up
Define the following words

Smithy

Anteroom

Entrenchments

Jibe

Hauberk

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Homework Due November 14, 2011

Homework for the week



Read chapters 1-5 Of Prince Caspian


Add outline information to notebook.
— New Characters
— Character Development
— Note New Vocabulary Words- look up definitions
— Major Plots Developments
— Examples of Literary Techniques
— Your Interpretation of Passages
— Interesting Quotes or passages

Answer the following questions. Respond in complete sentences.

1. What is a boarding school? Would you like to attend one?


2. Which of the children usually thinks ahead and comes up with the smart thing to do?


3. Now that they're back in Narnia, says Peter, its no good for them to behave like what anymore?


4. How much did the children think their gifts were worth?


5. If you could have any one of the gifts the children received, which would you pick?


6. The Dwarf says he's a dangerous criminal. What do you think?


7. Do you think there really are ghosts in the forest by the sea, or could it be a lie intended to scare people?


8. Do you see any clues yet that Aslan has another plan for the children in Narnia this time?


9. Why do the Telmarines want to pretend that Old Narnia never existed?

10. How does Trufflehunter feel about Caspian?

Look Up
Define the following words

Garn

Bushkins

Dryad

Turret

Courtier

Victuals