The Last Great Snake: Discussion Questions

Complete the following questions.  Remember to give reasons and text evidence to support your answers.

Why does the story end with Bala wondering whether regaining his place in the community was worth killing the last great snake?

Why does Kotil insist that, without Medana, Bala would never have killed the last great snake?

Why does Bala feel that he is without honor even among people who do not know him, such as the old man in the valley, kotil, and Medana?

Why doesn't Bala defend himself by telling the villagers why he entered Gatani's house?

The Last Great Snake

What do you think is "the chain" that binds Medana to Kotil?

Why doesn't the old man ask Bala why he is living alone in the strange valley of bones?

Why doesn't Gatani consider the fact that Bala has always been a respected member of the community?

Think About It.....

What was the biggest ostacle/challenge  the person you are reading about had to overcome?  How would you handle the same situation?

Journal Entries for the Week of 9/29/09

Tuck Everlasting chapter 14

Do you think the Tucks are criminals?

What does Tuck say in chapter 11 that indicates he has a feeling that there may be a problem soon?  What do you think is going to happen?  Why?

Tuck Everlasting

Why do you think there are no roads through the woods?

Why do you tink Tuck's mother is so overprotective?

Thoughts for Monday

What kinds of things do you create to do when you are bored?

Thinking more about Morris........

Do you think most successful people are dreamers or realists?  Explain your answer.

Journal Entries for the Week of 9/21/09

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My Greatest Ambition by Morris Lurie

Read and answer the following questions in the comments section of the blog. Remember to provide support for your thinking and text evidence from the story for a complete response. Once you've responded, check back often and make comments to at least two others that move the thinking along.

Why does Morris grow out of his dream of being a comic strip artist after his encounter with Boy Magazine?

Why aren't adults very helpful to Morris in achieving his goals?

Why is it Morris' greatest ambition to become a comic strip artist?