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what is the climax and the events leading up to the climax

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 18:43:15 PST

what is the climax and the events leading up to the climax

Haven Peck does not follow all the rules of the strict Shaker way, but...

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:41:09 PST

Haven Peck does not follow all the rules of the strict Shaker way, but he is a Godly man and follows "most" of what is written in Shaker Law as he understands it. Haven Peck cannot read, but tells his son that "our Law has been read to me...and because I could not read, I knew to listen with a full heart". Although young Robert Peck doesn't "cotton to all those Shaker Laws", Haven Peck himself almost always tries to abide by what he knows...

Does Haven Peck follow all of the rules of the Shaker way in A Day No...

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:45:48 PST

Does Haven Peck follow all of the rules of the Shaker way in A Day No Pigs Would Die?

A Day No Pigs Would Die essay questions

A Day No Pigs Would Die

A Day No Pigs Would Die Study Questions

What did you set for your objectives? You may want to give them...

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:00:07 PST

What did you set for your objectives? You may want to give them questions from the book to answer, or researched details, or their personal perspectives. You may want to give a range of slides expected--maybe 10-15 slides? I always expect my students to write in complete sentences with correct spelling and grammar, so you may want to put that in your rubric. Will you allow them to just read from the presentation, or will you expect...

It depends on what your objectives are for this assignment. Are the...

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:56:24 PST

It depends on what your objectives are for this assignment. Are the students presenting these or simply making a PowerPoint for you to look at? Is the content more important to you or the fancy bells and whistles (like slide color, transition, fonts, pictures, etc)?When I assign a PowerPoint presentation, I make the kids present it to the class. Here are a few things I look for: 1. Answering the question(s) or topic thoroughly. 2. Ease...

What requirements should I expect from students who want to do a Power...

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:57:54 PST

I have selected many 'essay' topics that would cover this story (pigs, slaughtering, Vermont, Green Mountain Boys, Ethan Allen, Shakers, etc.) I am allowing students to use Power Point presentations in lieu of written paper however, I need to have some requirements in place in order to decide on a rubric to grade. Unlike a paper, I know what I would expect, but Power Point is new to me and I have no idea how to judge from an excellent,...

The fact that Peck mixes nonfiction and fiction in his...

Fri, 3 Aug 2007 19:37:52 PST

The fact that Peck mixes nonfiction and fiction in his semiautobiographical story confines this story to a particular setting. It must take place in a rural area, and the 1920s is the time period when a revival of interest in folk cultures led to the rediscovery of the Shaker religion in America. The setting is necessary in order for the story to be told and to maintain the authenticity of the...

How does the setting impact the novel A Day No Pigs Would Die?

Fri, 3 Aug 2007 17:22:56 PST

How does the setting impact the novel A Day No Pigs Would Die?

The main problem for Rob is having to face problems that don't...

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:45:08 PST

The main problem for Rob is having to face problems that don't usually have to be dealt with until a person is an adult. He's twelve when the story begins, at an age that usually signals the beginning of the teenage years of self-discovery and fun. However, Rob must take on the responsibilities of an adult man within a year. Rob is able to accept such responsibilities because he has such a strong,...

What is the problem in A Day No Pigs Would Die?

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:07:53 PST

What is the problem in A Day No Pigs Would Die?

Robert is 12 years old when the story starts and 13 when it ends.

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:50:56 PST

Robert is 12 years old when the story starts and 13 when it ends.

How old is Robert in the book A Day No Pigs Would Die?

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:41:58 PST

How old is Robert in the book A Day No Pigs Would Die?

Ethan Allan was an American patriot who fought in the American...

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:29:08 PST

Ethan Allan was an American patriot who fought in the American Revolution. He led the Green Mountain Boys militia. There was also a baseball player named Ethan Allan, a pitcher who played in the 1920s and 1930s. This may be one of the reasons Robert confused them (along with the phrasing of the question on the history test). Abner Doubleday is traditionally credited with inventing baseball, though there is some dispute about how much he...

Who were Ethan Allen and Abner Doubleday?

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:21:31 PST

Who were Ethan Allen and Abner Doubleday?