Walk Two Moons – Journal

The quotes listed below come from the notes left on the Winterbottom porch. Rewrite each of the quotes in simple terms.  In other words, what are the notes saying?  Reread the selection in the book if necessary to gain context clues.

Page 51

“Don’t judge a man until you’ve walked two moons in his moccasins.”

Page 60

“Everyone has his own agenda.”

Page 105

“In the course of a lifetime, what does it matter?”

Page 154

“You can’t keep the birds of sadness from flying over your head, but you can keep them from nesting in your hair.”

Page 198

“We never know the worth of water until the well is dry.”

 

Chapters 1-4

Free-write your thoughts as you read this selection.

I find these first four chapters…..

What have you learned about Sal in these first four chapters?

Give an example of how the author used an interesting choice of words, or combination of words to describe something.

I’ve learned Sal is ___________

When the author wrote, “xxxx= x”.

Write three predictions of what you think will happen in the futu in this story.

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Chapters 5-8

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I’ve learned Sal is __________

What do you think it’s important for Sal to reach her mother in time for her mother’s birthday?  What is the significance?

What do you think is going on in the Winterbottom household?.

Sal comes to a very powerful revelation in chapter 7.  Briefly discuss what it is.

Jot down a passage or description you found to be particularly insightful.

I’ve learned Sal is ___________

Write five questions that you are pondering that the author might be able to answer.

Chapters 9-12

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What do you think about the Finney family and their household?

What do you think is the significance, if any, of Ben’s portrait of Sal?.

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Make a prediction and support it..

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Why do you think Sal feels so at home, and feels a deep connection,to the people of Pipestone?

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The lunatic

There are a lot of passages within these four chapters that reveal much about the main characters.  Jot down a few of them.

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Why

The lunatic

Chapters 13-16

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The lunatic

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The lunatic

What kind of a first impression do you have of Mr. Birkway?  How do you think his character will unfold throughout the story?

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What do you think Sal is feeling?

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Why do you suppose Sal left some items of her mothers under the floor boards in their house in

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Kentucky ?

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How do you think his character will unfold?

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Of all of the things that have happened in the book up to this point, list 8-10 that you think are the most important to the overall plot.

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Chapters 17-20

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Free-write your thoughts as you read this selection.

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Sal is thinking about what would happen to her if something happened to her father.  Why do you think she says it would be impossible for her to go live with her mother?

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Make a prediction on how the notes being left on the Winterbottom porch tie into the overall plot of the story.

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Why do you think Sal’s father believes his wife is haunting him day and night?  Why do you think Sal wants to be angry with her father?

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The “blackberry kiss” is full of symbolism and meaning.  Briefly write down afew sentences or bullets regarding what you think it all means.

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Chapters 21-24

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Free-write your thoughts as you read this selection.

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What do you think the purpose was behind Mr. Birkway’s assignment, asking the students to draw a picture of their soul?  Why do you think Sal’s and Ben’s drawings were so similar?

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How is the environment established in the Winterbottom household throughout the past years now contributing to the manner in which each family member is dealing with this “crisis” situation?.

We learn in these chapters that Sal’s mother gave birth to a baby who died shortly after birth.  How does this fact play into the overall plot?

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Sal demonstrated great maturity for her age several times throughout these chapters.  Briefly list and discuss a few.

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Chapters 25-28

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Free-write your thoughts as you read this selection.

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As Sal is reflecting on Phoebe’s behavior, she has another realization.  What is it?

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In this selection, Sal has a dream about her mother climbing up a ladder.  What do you think her dream means?

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Discuss the two different perspectives given on the subject of “Pandora’s Box”.

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Sal also has another powerful revelation about her mother leaving.  Discuss this passage and its significance to the plot of the story.

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Chapters 29-32

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Free-write your thoughts as you read this selection.

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The poem Mr. Birkway read elicited many diverse reactions.  What were the points of view various characters portrayed in their reactions?

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Why do you think Mr. Birkway made the decision to share the students’ personal journals?  Do you agree with his actions?  Why or why not?

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In this reading selection, Sal is praying to the elm tree for all sorts of things, but then later realized she had prayed for all of the wrong things.  What does this mean?

Was your original prediction regarding the relationship between Mrs. Cadaver and Mr. Birkway correct?  Does this new information change the plot of the story?  Why or whynot?

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In class activity:  Read the poem and journal about personal reaction to it.  Share with class.

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Chapters 33-36

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Free write your thoughts as you read this selection.

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Describe your reaction to Mr. Birkway’s visit to Phoebe’s house.  Were your predictions correct? 

Sal says it was as if she was walking in Mrs. Cadaver’s moccasins.  Describe how you would feel if you were walking in Mrs. Cadaver’s moccasins during the event described in Chapter 33.

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I find these chapters…..   Why not  What do you suppose is happening? 

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Why do you think it was so important for Gran to see

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Old Faithful?

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At the end of chapter 36, Phoebe and Sal saw Mrs. Winterbottom with the lunatic.  With the information given up until this point, what is the relationship between the two?  Describe the reaction you would have had if you were walking in Phoebe’s moccasins.

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Activity:  Create a timeline detailing the most significant events that have happened through chapter 36.

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Use a 3-way Venn diagram to compare the stories of Sal, Phoebe and Ben

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Chapters 37-40

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Free write your thoughts as you read this selection.

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In Chapter 37 we learn more about Ben’s mother, and Sal makesa comparison between his mother and her own mother.  Other than those Sal tells us, howelse are the two mothers alike?

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When Mrs. Winterbottom notified her family that she was coming home, she urged them to “not make any prejudgements.  Give a few examples of how prejudging people or situations have been intertwined into the plot throughout the story.

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Why do you think Sal stayed for Mrs. Winterbottom’s return?

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What is your reaction to Mr. Winterbottom’s reaction to the “lunatic”?

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What is the significance of spitting?

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At the end of chapter 39, we learn who is responsible for leaving the notes on the Winterbottom porch.  Why do you think this individual left the notes?  What was his/her purpose in doing so?

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Chapters 41-44

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Free write your thoughts as you read this selection.

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I find these chapters….. In chapter 41, Sal compares Gramp’s feelings to her own and comes up with two important realizations.  What are they?

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How does Sal compare Moody Blue’s behavior to that of her own mother?

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Why do you think Gramps encouraged Sal to finish the journey alone?

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When does Sal realize her mother is never coming back?

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What is the significance of the relationship between Sal’s father and Mrs. Cadaver?  Was your original prediction correct?  How has it changed your feelings about either character?

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Sal and her father move back to Bybanks?

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How could have the author ended he story differently?

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