Raymond's Run 02/24/2012

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Pick three questions to answer and then write two questions of your own for your classmates. Finally respond to at least 5 of your classmates.
1. Why does Squeaky think that running races helps her to be herself?
2. Why does Squeaky think that girls don't know--and don't want to know--how to really smile at each other?
3. Why does Squeaky think she might want to retire as a runner and begin a whole new career as Raymond's coach?
4. Why is squeaky so boastful about how fast she is?
5. When Squeaky sees Gretchen huffing and puffing after the race " like a real pro, " why does she begin to like her for the first time? Why does Squeaky smile at Gretchen when Gretchen's name is announced over the loudspeaker?
6. Why does the idea of Raymond becoming a champion free Squeaky to think about doing things other than running?
7. Before a race, why does Squeaky dream about the smells of the country and kissing the leaves of trees? Why does

 

Welcome to the world of blogging! 12/07/2011

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Here is where you will post your thoughts and discussion on our readings and respond to your classmates. Note: Ms. Klopp can see every post and so can the rest of the world. Keep it appropriate to our discussion or lose your blog privileges. I don't want to see blog's regarding outside of class material.

First post something difficult or challenging you have done in your life.
Second after reading the story a second time out loud with a partner answer two of the
following questions.
    •Why does Jerry decide that he must swim through the tunnel? 
    •Why doesn’t Jerry tell his mother about swimming through the tunnel? 
    •After going through the tunnel, why does Jerry no longer want to be with local boys? 
Finally today or next class respond to at least two of your classmates. Make sure to address "who" 
you are responding to. Example "Henry in response to your post I think....."