Mark Twain created one of the most famous literary characters of all time, Tom Sawyer, in his classic novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. What are your impressions of Tom at this point in the book (Ch. 1 - Ch. 11)? Do you like Tom? Why or why not? Do you think Tom exhibits any of the Pillars of Character or not? Please use specific examples in the book to support your answers.

Welcome to Poetry!

What do you think about poetry? What do you hope to learn about poetry? Is there anything you dread/fear about poetry?

Final Thoughts: Walk Two Moons

What was your favorite part about Walk Two Moons? Would you recommend this book to other sixth graders? Is there anything else you want to say about the book?

Walk Two Moons: Characters

Which character do you identify with the most in this story? Why? Which character do you like the least? Why?

Walk Two Moons: Symbolism

What symbols do you see in Walk Two Moons? What do you think they represent?

Nonfiction Unit

We've read several pieces for our nonfiction unit: Into Thin Air, "No Gumption", "The Chase", "Barrio Boy", "I Am a Native of North America", and "Nolan Ryan: Texas Treasure". Which two pieces did you like the best and why? Please provide details from the stories to support your answers.

"I Am a Native of North America" by Chief Dan George

Do you agree that "the power to love" is the most important human quality? Why or why not? What other thoughts do you have about this essay?