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You can also find it at the bottom of the left hand column of links.  Check it out=http://

What advice do you have for the characters in your story to help them deal with the conflicts they face?

What personality traits does the main character possess that help him/her to deal with the conflict(s) in the story?  Cite at least two examples from the story.

Make a text to text connection between a book you are reading now and another book you have read with a similar conflict. Be sure to give the title and details to support your connection.

Explain the current conflict(s) in these chapters.  Think of a time in your life when you dealt with a similar situation.  Describe this text to self connection.

 How is the conflict, in the chapters you have read thus far, leading the character(s) to change?  Be sure to write a good introduction of the book you are reading and give at least two examples from the text.

www.vocaroo.com

1. Go to the above link


2. Click record and start talking


3. When you have nothing else to say, click Stop.


4. Click "Post to the internet" and copy the link


5. Go to your blog page, log on and paste the link in a new article


6. Check the little box that say "request publishing"

Mr. Mapes fourth period geography class got to skype with Andy Graham today and interview him about his travels to 88 different countries over the last twelve years. He sold his house and all his belongings and left home to see the world.  What an adventure!

Andy will be posting our skype video on his blog site www.hobotraveler.com . Be sure to check it out and vote for what country he should go to next.  More details will be coming!

Check out the list of related links on the left. At the bottom of the list is a link to Rye Jr High School in New Hampshire. I spoke with their science teacher over the weekend and we're hoping to do some projects together.  Click on the link, read their blogs and leave positive feedback. Make sure to leave the link to your blog so they can visit you! 

If anyone reading this wishes to leave comments for us, please feel free. We love to make new friends all over the world! 

In honor of Neon day, I thought I would change the blog colors.  Tomorrow is Green and White day right?  Check back in the morning!