Respond to the story The Enormous Nose:
Why did the royal court protect the prince from the truth about his nose?
Grades 6A & 6B: They did that to please the King and Queen (and to save their jobs).
When did the prince realize the truth about his nose?
Grades 6A & 6B: He realized it when he tried to kiss the lovely Princess Rosebud. He didn't know it earlier because his kingdom told him lies and prevented him from hearing the truth.
Comments?
Grades 6A & 6B: We thought it was kind of cool, but some of the words were unusual for us. It reminded us of Rapunzel when the enchantress locked the princess in the crystal tower.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
Nira, age 14
Responds to the story Susu and the Magic Mirror:
If you had the magic mirror of Paracaca and looked at your own reflection, what are the good things you would see?
Nira: My beautiful hair, my brown eyes, and a beautiful girl in the mirror.
Describe a time you helped someone even though you were scared. What happened?
Nira: I helped my best friend - when a car was coming I grabbed her.
Comments?
Nira: Well, Whootie Owl, I loved it, and I know for the rest they will sound good too.
If you had the magic mirror of Paracaca and looked at your own reflection, what are the good things you would see?
Nira: My beautiful hair, my brown eyes, and a beautiful girl in the mirror.
Describe a time you helped someone even though you were scared. What happened?
Nira: I helped my best friend - when a car was coming I grabbed her.
Comments?
Nira: Well, Whootie Owl, I loved it, and I know for the rest they will sound good too.
Holly, age 9
Responds to the English folk tale The Apple Dumpling:
Why did the old woman give away her flowers and her golden chain without asking for anything in return?
Holly: She was a generous old lady.
Why did the old woman finally get her apple dumpling at the end?
Holly: She deserved it because it must have took her a lot of time to exchange what she had for what could be of use to others. Also, the apple dumpling was worth it.
Comments?
Holly: Really great. Hip, hip, hurray for this story!
Note to Whootie friends- Lots of free materials on the story The Apple Dumpling including a complete Reader's Theatre play script.
Why did the old woman give away her flowers and her golden chain without asking for anything in return?
Holly: She was a generous old lady.
Why did the old woman finally get her apple dumpling at the end?
Holly: She deserved it because it must have took her a lot of time to exchange what she had for what could be of use to others. Also, the apple dumpling was worth it.
Comments?
Holly: Really great. Hip, hip, hurray for this story!
Note to Whootie friends- Lots of free materials on the story The Apple Dumpling including a complete Reader's Theatre play script.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Lilian, age 9
Responds to the story After the Great Fire:
Why did the old man and his wife hide instead of taking sides in the battle?
Lilian: They wanted peace settled down in the war.
Why did Sararuma turn to dust?
Lilian: He was proven wrong for everything he had done and said. Maybe the man and his wife had broken a spell.
Comments?
Lillian: It was excellent. I really enjoyed it.
Why did the old man and his wife hide instead of taking sides in the battle?
Lilian: They wanted peace settled down in the war.
Why did Sararuma turn to dust?
Lilian: He was proven wrong for everything he had done and said. Maybe the man and his wife had broken a spell.
Comments?
Lillian: It was excellent. I really enjoyed it.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Emily, age 9
Responds to the story Androcles & the Lion:
Though the lion could have hurt Androcles, it didn't. Tell about a time when you could have hurt someone smaller than you, but you didn't. Why not?
Emily: I wanted to hurt my younger brother for messing up my room, but I did not. I just clenchend my teeth and reamemberd when I made his room a tip!
Androcles couldn't run from the lion because his foot was stuck in a root. Do you think he would have stayed to help the lion anyway?
Emily: No.
Comments?
Emily: It is a great story and helped me with my homework...Thanks!
Though the lion could have hurt Androcles, it didn't. Tell about a time when you could have hurt someone smaller than you, but you didn't. Why not?
Emily: I wanted to hurt my younger brother for messing up my room, but I did not. I just clenchend my teeth and reamemberd when I made his room a tip!
Androcles couldn't run from the lion because his foot was stuck in a root. Do you think he would have stayed to help the lion anyway?
Emily: No.
Comments?
Emily: It is a great story and helped me with my homework...Thanks!
Edna, age 10
Responds to the story Susu and the Magic Mirror:
If you had the magic mirror of Paracaca and looked at your own reflection, what are the good things you would see?
Edna: I would see a face of kindness.
Describe a time you helped someone even though you were scared. What happened?
Edna: My best friend hurt her leg, so I had to accompany her down a dark, creepy corridor. I was scared. In the end, I managed it through the corridor and finally got help for my pal.
Comments?
Edna: It was interesting. I really liked the story.
If you had the magic mirror of Paracaca and looked at your own reflection, what are the good things you would see?
Edna: I would see a face of kindness.
Describe a time you helped someone even though you were scared. What happened?
Edna: My best friend hurt her leg, so I had to accompany her down a dark, creepy corridor. I was scared. In the end, I managed it through the corridor and finally got help for my pal.
Comments?
Edna: It was interesting. I really liked the story.
A Whootie friend, age 9
Responds to the story The Tiger's Whisker:
How can Yun Ok help her husband??
Whootie friend: Yun Ok can treat her husband the same way she treated the tiger. Therefore, her husband will realize how much she wants him to change.
Comments?
Whootie friend: It was super! I really really enjoyed it. In fact, my whole family took turns to read it. They said it was great!
How can Yun Ok help her husband??
Whootie friend: Yun Ok can treat her husband the same way she treated the tiger. Therefore, her husband will realize how much she wants him to change.
Comments?
Whootie friend: It was super! I really really enjoyed it. In fact, my whole family took turns to read it. They said it was great!
Naomi, age 8
Naomi, age 8, responds to the story Blond Carrie & Brunette Carrie:
How were the two sisters able to love each other when everyone else favored one over the other?
Naomi: Blond Carrie knew that Brunette Carrie was good-hearted, despite her ugliness. Brunette Carrie knew how much her sister cared for her, and and loved her back.
Tell about someone you love even though that person is not perfect. Why do you love that person?
Naomi: My grandfather is very clumsy and careless. He makes people upset at times. But I still love him. I appreciate his kind actions for me. After all, he is my grandfather.
Comments?
Naomi: It was a wonderful tale! Also, it has a valuable message.
How were the two sisters able to love each other when everyone else favored one over the other?
Naomi: Blond Carrie knew that Brunette Carrie was good-hearted, despite her ugliness. Brunette Carrie knew how much her sister cared for her, and and loved her back.
Tell about someone you love even though that person is not perfect. Why do you love that person?
Naomi: My grandfather is very clumsy and careless. He makes people upset at times. But I still love him. I appreciate his kind actions for me. After all, he is my grandfather.
Comments?
Naomi: It was a wonderful tale! Also, it has a valuable message.
Winnie, age 10
Responds to the story from the King Arthur days Anait:
Why was it important to Anait that Prince Vatchagan know a trade?
Winnie: She had sworn not to marry anyone who does not know a trade.
What kind of trade appeals to you?
Winnie: She had sworn not to marry anyone who does not know a trade.
Comments?
Winnie: I thought the story was really nice. I was so engrossed in reading it, I didn't even know my mom was calling me for dinner even though it was my favourite homemade pasta!
Why was it important to Anait that Prince Vatchagan know a trade?
Winnie: She had sworn not to marry anyone who does not know a trade.
What kind of trade appeals to you?
Winnie: She had sworn not to marry anyone who does not know a trade.
Comments?
Winnie: I thought the story was really nice. I was so engrossed in reading it, I didn't even know my mom was calling me for dinner even though it was my favourite homemade pasta!
Monday, November 12, 2007
Claire, age 12
Responds to the story from the King Arthur days Sir Gawain and the Lady Ragnell:
Tell about a time when you regretted something that you did.
Claire: I didn't practice my instrument and told my teacher that I did.
What did you do to make up for it?
Claire: no comment
Comments?
Claire: no comment
Tell about a time when you regretted something that you did.
Claire: I didn't practice my instrument and told my teacher that I did.
What did you do to make up for it?
Claire: no comment
Comments?
Claire: no comment
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Taylor, age 12
Responds to the Flemish story Blond Carrie & Brunette Carrie:
How were the two sisters able to love each other when everyone else favored one over the other?
Taylor: They comforted each other.
Tell about someone you love even though that person is not perfect. Why do you love that person?
Taylor: I love this person because even though she is mean and conceited, she always cares about me.
Comments?
Taylor: The story was ok and we all learned a lesson.
How were the two sisters able to love each other when everyone else favored one over the other?
Taylor: They comforted each other.
Tell about someone you love even though that person is not perfect. Why do you love that person?
Taylor: I love this person because even though she is mean and conceited, she always cares about me.
Comments?
Taylor: The story was ok and we all learned a lesson.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Kirby, age 10
Responds to the Danish story Greyfoot:
Why did the princess love Greyfoot?
Kirby: Because Greyfoot gave the princess a lot of gold and thought he was kind for that and she enjoyed his funny questions because they were quite obvious to everyone. So the princess decided to marry him. Little did she know, Greyfoot was actually the prince of Denmark, but she still loved him anyway.
How did learning to love Greyfoot change the princess?
Kirby: She became more caring to everyone and learned how to use resources without having anyone else do it for her.
Comments?
Kirby: It was pretty good. And why does Whootie need to know? I mean seriously. Can't anyone have privacy? WHAT?! This is going to be displayed online? Hey. DON'T CLICK SEND! Hey!
Why did the princess love Greyfoot?
Kirby: Because Greyfoot gave the princess a lot of gold and thought he was kind for that and she enjoyed his funny questions because they were quite obvious to everyone. So the princess decided to marry him. Little did she know, Greyfoot was actually the prince of Denmark, but she still loved him anyway.
How did learning to love Greyfoot change the princess?
Kirby: She became more caring to everyone and learned how to use resources without having anyone else do it for her.
Comments?
Kirby: It was pretty good. And why does Whootie need to know? I mean seriously. Can't anyone have privacy? WHAT?! This is going to be displayed online? Hey. DON'T CLICK SEND! Hey!
Thursday, November 8, 2007
from a Whootie friend
Responds to the story The Native American Cinderella:
Why was it so important to Strong Wind that his bride tell the truth?
Whootie friend: He wanted his wife to be truthful to him as the wife should always remain truthful to the husband.
Tell about what happened when you knew someone was lying to you. Tell about another time when you knew someone was telling you the truth.
Whoootie friend: I knew someone is lying by the look of their faces and the look of their eyes and feeling I know they are telling the truth.
Comments?
Whootie friend: I find the story fantastic as it is very detailed.
Why was it so important to Strong Wind that his bride tell the truth?
Whootie friend: He wanted his wife to be truthful to him as the wife should always remain truthful to the husband.
Tell about what happened when you knew someone was lying to you. Tell about another time when you knew someone was telling you the truth.
Whoootie friend: I knew someone is lying by the look of their faces and the look of their eyes and feeling I know they are telling the truth.
Comments?
Whootie friend: I find the story fantastic as it is very detailed.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Balbi, age 5
Responds to the Russian folk tale Baba Yaga:
Why did the gates, the servant girl, the big dog, and the thin black cat help Natasha escape?
Balbi: The gates, the servant girl, the big dog and the thin black cat helped Natasha escape because Natasha fed the cat, the servant girl, and the black cat cheese bread and meat, compared to hardly anything at all.
Why did Natasha's small gifts mean so much?
Balbi: The story was, in my opinion, was very funny and is good for all readers.
Comments?
Balbi: It was good.
Why did the gates, the servant girl, the big dog, and the thin black cat help Natasha escape?
Balbi: The gates, the servant girl, the big dog and the thin black cat helped Natasha escape because Natasha fed the cat, the servant girl, and the black cat cheese bread and meat, compared to hardly anything at all.
Why did Natasha's small gifts mean so much?
Balbi: The story was, in my opinion, was very funny and is good for all readers.
Comments?
Balbi: It was good.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Brendan, age 9
Responds to the English folk tale The Apple Dumpling:
Why did the old woman give away her flowers and her golden chain without asking for anything in return?
Brendan: Because she didn't want the family to starve.
Why did the old woman finally get her apple dumpling at the end?
Brendan: Because she gave the old man the dog.
Comments?
Brendan: It was a good English story that made me hungry.
Why did the old woman give away her flowers and her golden chain without asking for anything in return?
Brendan: Because she didn't want the family to starve.
Why did the old woman finally get her apple dumpling at the end?
Brendan: Because she gave the old man the dog.
Comments?
Brendan: It was a good English story that made me hungry.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
about "Baba Yaga"
A Whootie friend responds to the Russian folk tale Baba Yaga:
Why did the gates, the servant girl, the big dog, and the thin black cat help Natasha escape?
Because the girl respacted them and gave them something to use.
Why did Natasha's small gifts mean so much?
Because they never had anything to eat or drink in a while and she gave it to them.
Comments?
I liked the story, it was awesome.
Why did the gates, the servant girl, the big dog, and the thin black cat help Natasha escape?
Because the girl respacted them and gave them something to use.
Why did Natasha's small gifts mean so much?
Because they never had anything to eat or drink in a while and she gave it to them.
Comments?
I liked the story, it was awesome.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Claris, age 7
Responds to a story about the Spanish peasants rebellion of 1474 - The Village of Fuente Ovejuna:
Do you think the people of Ovejuna Fuente were justified in rising up against the commander and his men?
Claris: Yes, because they they were tortured by them.
Comments?
Claris: It was very interesting and I felt like I was there.
Do you think the people of Ovejuna Fuente were justified in rising up against the commander and his men?
Claris: Yes, because they they were tortured by them.
Comments?
Claris: It was very interesting and I felt like I was there.
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