The Book Without Words – Week Three – The Final Projects *Required for ALL*
The best thing about a life lived responsibly is the existence of choices. The more responsible you are the more choices you will have, while less responsible behaviors will...
Welcome to Week Two Discussions of The Book Without Words
Week One was exciting. All of the discussions moved so quickly, it was hard for me to keep up. This week we look into the magic, the law, and...
Week Two – Question #1 – The Northumbrian Question
There is much to know about Northumbria. Below you will find two links. Each will lead to a great many things to learn about Northumbria. Check out the options....
Week Two – Question #2 – The Law Question
“The law is hard, it is the law.” Why is this phrase repeated so often by Master Bashcroft? How does he use its message in his interactions with the...
Week Two – Question #3 – The Magic Question
Odo and Sybil learn that “magic takes what it gives.” What is another way of saying that in today’s terms? Why is this point so important to the story?...
Welcome to Week One – The Book Without Words Discussion
Welcome to Week One of the discussions born of The Book Without Words. Many things are here for you to complete this week. Proverbs WebQuest Part One (Required for...
Week One – Alchemists
One of the most important characters – albeit one of the most static – in The Book Without Words is Master Thorston, the alchemist. Many questions come to mind....
Week One – Hidden Meanings
Discussing Hidden Meanings Frequently in this book, characters say things with hidden meanings. One such thing was spoken by Sybil: “It’s not my death I fear,” said Sybil, “but...
Week One – Setting Discussion
Discussing the Setting 1. Go to the Novel Discussion Questions – Setting page at the right. Once there, on your own paper, answer the questions you find there. You...
Week One – Proverbs WebQuest Part One – Required for ALL
Proverbs – What they mean to me A Brief WebQuest During, and as a result of, this WebQuest you will: Phase 1 – Research learn about proverbs, how they...
The Book Without Words by Avi – Book Talk
It is not too often that we get the chance to ask the author of the book we’re reading a question . . . or two . . ....