Blog 5 - Monday, September 28th, 2015

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In the novel, Monster, we know that Osvaldo Cruz, one of the witnesses, is part of a gang named the Diablos. 

 What does a gang mean to you? Are gangs always bad? Are you part of a gang? Explain.

 

Blog 4 - Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015

In Monster, Steve recently had a flashback of him and his little brother Jerry.

Tell me about a special moment you have had with a sibling or close family member. Explain.

Blog 3 - Monday, September 21st, 2015

From the novel Monster, we learn that Steve is writing his life out as a movie and claims his version to be the true version of what happened. As we continue to read we will see that Steve includes several flashbacks to when he was a child, or even a few weeks prior to the murder. 

If your life was to be made into a movie, what events or memories would you like to include, and which actor would you want to play you in the movie? What would the movie be called? Explain. 

Blog 2- Monday, September 14th, 2015

Last week we discussed how monsters could be large, frightening creatures, but also how people could be monsters too.

Do you think a person becomes a monster by choice or are they forced into becoming a monster? Explain.

Blog 1 - Wednesday, September 9, 2015

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Growing up in the west island, I have always felt safe. I have never feared walking down the street alone, or even waiting at a bus stop at night on my own. I wish everyone could feel  as safe in their neighborhood as I do in mine. 

Do you feel that your neighborhood is safe?  What makes it safe?  What do you think needs to be done to make it safer?  Explain.