Gilly Hopkins' Temporary Placement

Gilly Hopkins is constantly moving from home to home. How do you think this affects her? Think about :

• personality
• attitude
• feelings

Do you have a text to self connection?

Gilly Hopkin's Mom

At the end of the chapter you were introduced to Gilly's mom, Courtney Rutherford Hopkins.  How does Gilly Hopkins view her mother? How does she view their relationship?

The Great Gilly Hopkins

We are reading The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson. Today in class we had an in- depth discussion about foster parenting.  Please take the time to blog any further questions or comments?

The Truth?

Who is telling the truth? Who is Lying? Can the truth ever really be determined when different people see the same event in different ways? 

Media

Where do you get your news?  Is the media always right? How do you know that you have the facts? Are some sources more reliable than others?

Phillip Malloy's Characteristics

What are some of Phillip Malloy's characteristics that you admire?  What are some characteristics that are less admirable? Explain.

Something to Think About

How could something as innocent as humming during the Star Spangled Banner make news across the country and cause an experienced teacher to take early retirement?