Showing posts with label Stand Tall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stand Tall. Show all posts
Monday, May 25, 2009
Final Stand Tall
Do you think the book ended well? What did you get out of reading the story? If you were to write the ending of the book, what will you write?
Chapter 31 - Stand Tall
Sophie and Tree were talking about the tree including the other plants that surrounds it - bush, vines weeds. "They all mean nothing," according to Sophie. Do you think she is comparing them to Tree's life and the people that he comes in contact with? Who do you think they are or what events in his life was she referring to? Was Sophie right?
Chapter 30 - Stand Tall
On page 175, Tree narrates, " In school, he and Sophie walked down the hall and Amber and her friends moved far aside fast when they saw them coming." How and why do you think this happened? Is this change "good" for Tree and his friends?
What do you think he means when he said, " phantom pain does get better."
What do you think he means when he said, " phantom pain does get better."
Chapter 29 - Stand Tall
Grandpa says, " The best thing about a sledgehammer is how it lets you release your frustration." Do you think he is right? Do you think all the three brothers were able to release their frustrations through the sledgehammer? Is there a significance of them breaking down the wall on their house? How so?
Chapter 28 - Stand Tall
Do you think Tree is still hoping that his parents would get back together again? Do you think he has given up? Do you think Tree's parents will still get together?
Chapter 27 - Stand Tall
Tree and Sophie took a walk to the park and saw the giant oak tree. Describe the tree. Why do think this is significant to Tree? If you were to be represented by another living thing, what would that be and why?
Chapter 26 - Stand Tall
Tree cried at the end of the chapter. Why do you think this happened? Would you have done the same if you were in his situation? Why or why not?
Chapter 25 - Stand Tall
Grandpa comments on the ending of the chapter, " A flood is like a war, because it can take so much with it." What do you think this means? Give some personal examples.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Chapter 23 - Stand Tall
Please post your thoughts and comments about the characters and events on Chapter 23 of Stand Tall.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Chapter 22 - Stand Tall
What do you think about Bradley's near-death experience? Did you expect that it would turn out like it did at the end of the chapter? Explain.
Chapter 21 - Stand Tall
Tree's mom came over to their house. At the end of the chapter, Tree listened to her parent's laugh. What do you think came to his mind while listening to them? What do you think he feels about the whole situation? How do you think Tree is dealing with his parent's divorce?
Chapter 20 - Stand Tall
Sheila, the dance instructor says, " the tango is about despair and emotional power. It was born during the time of economic hardship. People danced it to express the sadness in their hearts." In the end of the chapter, the last three sentences says, " The music ended. But not the pain, That's the point of the tango." How does these two statements relate to Tree's life or Sophie's. What do you think these statements means.
Chapter 19 - Stand Tall
Please post your thoughts about the events and characters on Chapter 19 here.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Chapter 15 - Stand Tall
Describe Bradley. How important is Bradley to the family? Do you think it's true that he'll live if he had something to chase? How does that concept apply for Tree's family?
Chapter 14 - Stand Tall
Why do you think Tree had to tell his mom the statement, " You've got to laugh, Mom. If you don't, you'll cry." What do you think that means to Tree's family?
Chapter 13 - Stand Tall
Describe the Christmas Eve for their family. How does each of the family members deal with the divorce? Do you think they are justified? Why or why not?
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