Sunday, April 20, 2008

Chapters 1-6

Since you have read the book before and know the ending I think discussing how you relate to the book is a good idea. Just a couple of questions:

1. What would you do if this "running boy" caught your eye from the bus? Do you think it would have made you as interested as it does Roy in the book?

2. What do you think about the altercation between Roy and Dana? Do you think it was fair that Roy was suspended from the bus and Dana had nothing done to him just because he had a broken nose?

I am glad to hear that you have read the book before. I spent my rainy Saturday reading it and couldn't put it down. I thought it was excellent. I hope that we can maybe look deeper into the book as your class finishes reading!

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Hi Grayson!

Hi, Grayson, I am so excited to get to start working with you and to get to know you! My name is Cassandra Channell, but I go by Cassie for short.
I am a student at Ohio University- Chillicothe and I am studying to be a middle school teacher for science and social studies. I always loved to read, however, so I decided to take a few extra classes so that I could teach reading as well if I chose to. Reading has got to be one of my favorite things to do but I also enjoy to ride horses and 4 wheelers, spend time with my husband, Jeremy, and my 3 week old baby boy, Wyatt, and play with my 4 crazy dogs! They are all labs or lab mixes except for my mini schnauzer so they all have excess energy!
What are your favorite things to do? Do you like certain kinds of music or movies? Are you involved in any school activities or sports? Do you have any pets? I couldn't imagine life without my animals!
I can't wait to get started on this project with you. Have you read "Hoot" before? I haven't but I know that not long ago they made a movie based on it. I didn't see the movie but I heard that it was very good.
I hope to hear from you soon and I hope to get to know some about you. If you have any questions for me, feel free to ask them.

Cassie Channell