Hi Bloggers,


Remember I said I wouldn't forget about you during the break. Just in case any of you would like to continue to write over the break, I'll check your blogspots every few days. If not, I'll see in you in August. Have a wonderful summer break.


Ms. Linda

Ann and her Family; Dany's trip to Haiti

Hi Book Club Members!


1)Here are some vocabulary words for the next two sections:

1-trousseau

2-poultices

3-infusion

4-contorting

5-gorge


2)Describe Ann's feelings at mass.


3)What happened to Dany's parents?


4)Describe some of the differences between Claude and his Haitian relatives.

5)Over the three week break, finish the entire book. Then write a post where you pretend to write a letter to friend. Tell your friend what the entire book was about. Also, explain why you would or would not recommend the book.
Let's all read and respond to each other's posts during the break.

Thinking About Nadine

Feel to answer any or all of these questions. Or, you may write your own ideas about what you are reading. Remember to comment on each other's posts. If you have any questions, let me know.

1)How would you describe Nadine's personality to someone?

2)Why do you think she avoids her parents?

3)Before our next reading, try finding out the meanings of some of these words:

transformation

reconciliatory

inferno

pendulum

dissipated

Some Questions for You to Think and Write About

Hi Clubbers,

Now that we've gotten back into the book, here are a few questions for you to mull over and write about in your post. Remember, you don't have to write about each question. You can write whatever your thoughts are, as long as they pertain to the book in some way. Have fun and remember to comment on each other's blogs.

1)For the newcomers to our book club, summarize what we have read in the book so far.

2)How do you thinks Ka's feelings for her parents changed after the secret was revealed?

3)Regarding the husband and wife who were separated for seven years, can you relate to the experience of the wife coming to this country for the first time? What was it like for you when you first came to this country?

4)Do you think love can survive a separation of seven years? Why or why not?

Hi Book Club!

Be sure to check out my blogs. Each week I'll have questions about ideas from the book. Feel free to respond to any and all questions. Also, write to each other!

Greetings from Linda

Hi, my name is Linda and I'm a GED teacher. I'm very excited as this is the first blog for me and many of my students. Right now we're reading a book by the Haitian author Edwidge Danticat called The Dew Breaker. We just finished the part where the main character's father revealed a secret to her from his past. That secret changed everything she ever thought about her father. We will continue this week.