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?