Over is Book Club, Celebrate you MUST!
The following students have all 6 questions completed and will be invited to attend our celebration on Friday morning (12/14).Robby, Caroline, Sasha, Theo, Jackson B, Kisa, Makala I, Peyton, Audrey, Campbell, Dylan, Daniel, Abby, Amelia, Daphne, and Casey S.
Emma and Alex B. if you answer question 6 by Thursday MORNING I will get you a permission slip to attend!
I apologize if I have not responded to your responses yet! I hope to get to everyone's before the celebration on Friday.
Week 1: Read pages 1-24...
What would you do if you were at Fun Night with Tommy and his friends and Dwight started dancing? Do you think Tommy, Kellen, and Harvey handled it correctly?
Week 2: Read pages 25-55 (November 4-10)
What did Dwight mean by, "The cover-up is worse than the crime?"
Week 3: Read pages 56- 74 (November 11- 18)
Do you think that Yoda's advice to Quavondo was good advice or bad advice? Explain.
Week 4: Read pages 75-103
Reader's choice! Pick one of the following questions OR you can answer both!
A. Did Dwight attacking Zack solve the Caroline's problem? Can you think of a better solution?
B. Can you explain how Kellen was a bystander to bullying in the chapter about the sweater vest?
Week 5: Read pages 104-125
Who would you rather have as a friend, Harvey or Dwight? Explain your reasoning!
Week 6: Read pages 126-141 (FINAL WEEK)
Do you believe in Origami Yoda? Explain why or why not.
Who would you rather have as a friend, Harvey or Dwight? Explain your reasoning!
Week 6: Read pages 126-141 (FINAL WEEK)
Do you believe in Origami Yoda? Explain why or why not.
Book Club Celebration: Students that answer all 6 questions by December 12th will be invited. The celebration will be during the school day on Friday, December 14th.
Here is an example of how to respond to the question. Write your answer and make sure you sign your name at the bottom.
ReplyDelete-Mrs. Bazemore
Hi Mrs. Bazemore,
DeleteYou weren't here today, and I was wondering if you were sick. If you were, do you know when you will be back? I would like to get the book from you because I really want to join the club, and I am really behind. Can you please reply as soon as possible?
Thanks!
Peyton
Peyton,
DeleteI was home sick yesterday. I would love for you to join the book club. I gave out my last copy of the book today! I will give you a copy today.
:o) Mrs. Bazemore
Hi Mrs.Bazemore, Thank you for the book.I love the book so far. I am on page 6.
Delete-Peyton
If Dwight started dancing, I would stop him because he would embarrass himself. Dwight handled it correctly- he stopped Tommy from being a laughingstock. Tommy, Kellen and Harvey did not, because they did not believe in Origami Yoda.
ReplyDeleteRobby Chapman
Great answer Robby! I like that you would look out for your friends. I am guessing (from your response) that you think the Origami Yoda is the real deal. Thanks for answering.
Delete-Mrs. Bazemore
I would tell Dwight to stop dancing. I think they handled it correctly because no one wanted to be embarassed.
ReplyDeleteCaroline Kane
Thanks for your response Caroline! Sounds like you agree with Robby and you would not want him to be embarrassed.
DeleteDo you think Dwight was embarrassed?
Sounds to me like Dwight doesn't embarrass very easily! Isn't it interesting how we can be embarrassed by the behavior of someone else?
I think that Dwight should not dance because he would embarrass himself badly. I don't even think that he knows how to dance. Dwight only knows how to jump around. If he ever goes to the dance and spills something he will clean everything up with his shirt. He also does not even care; he will keep on dancing with a wet spot on his shirt. I think that he should just try to be cool.
ReplyDelete- Sasha Brandenberger
Sasha, very interesting perspective on your part. I agree, Dwight doesn't seem to care what other people think of him. Is this a good thing? Who was having the most fun at the event (out of the group)? I think Dwight was, the others seemed to be somewhat miserable.
DeleteI think that everybody was totally correct that Tommy shouldn't have asked Hanna to dance with him but it would have made the story more interesting if Tommy had to deal with the 7th-grader.
ReplyDeleteTheo Brandenberger
Theo, You are right! The story would have taken an interesting turn if Tommy had to deal with the 7th grader. I personally love Dwight's adventurous spirit (when he asked Hanna to dance). As I stated earlier, in my comments to your sister, Dwight was having the most fun in the group. If it was me, I wouldn't have stopped Dwight from dancing, instead I would have admired his bravery!
ReplyDeleteI would tell him he will get himself embarrassed and get us embarrassed, and I think they handled it correctly by telling him to stop dancing and sit down.
ReplyDeleteKisa, interesting answer! How do you think Dwight felt when they told him to sit down?
Delete-Mrs. Bazemore :o)
I think he felt bad but he would feel even worse if he got embarrassed .
DeleteThanks for the great comment.
I would tell him to sit down. Yes, I think they handled it correct because I would be embarrassed too.
ReplyDeleteAlex Boyce-Draeger
Alex,
DeleteDo you think it might hurt Dwight's feelings to tell him to stop dancing? I wonder why he wasn't embarrassed! Thanks for you answer.
-Mrs. Bazemore :o)
He meant if you do some thing bad don't lie about it. Dwight meant that since Cassie accidentally knocked over Shakespeare's head, she shouldn't lie about it.
ReplyDeleteAlex Boyce-Draeger
I agree Alex! I think this is exactly what he meant. I think Dwight was pointing out that by lying you are only making things worse not better.
Delete- Mrs. Bazemore :o)
He meant it is harder to keep up the lie than to confess.
ReplyDeleteRobby Chapman
Robby- I agree. Sometimes when you tell one lie you end up having to tell more and more lies to cover things up. Often you end up making your original mistake WORSE by not just telling the truth to begin with. I like what Cassidy did at the end of the chapter though. I thought the advice she got was a perfect solution to the problem (way to go Origami Yoda!).
Delete- Mrs. Bazemore
Question 1:
ReplyDeleteI either would've fell to the floor laughing or turned around and walk away. No, I don't think they reacted correctly because they were mean. That's not an excuse.
Question 2:
I think it means that telling the truth is easier and better than lying.
-Jackson B.
PS: Sorry I couldn't answer last week.
Jackson! I am so excited that you are joining the group.
DeleteI think your answer to the first question is awesome. I think Dwight would appreciate you laughing with him because I think he was trying to be funny and enjoy the evening. I think they were mean as well.
For question 2, I sort of agree... I think that telling the truth is sometimes a difficult thing to do but it is better than lying, this is true.
Welcome to group Jackson!
-Mrs. Bazemore :o)
Dwight meant that telling a lie is a bigger crime than breaking something.
ReplyDeleteKisa- Interesting that you think lying about breaking something is worse than the act of breaking the head. I hadn't really thought about it that way, but I think you are correct. Breaking the head was an accident; lying about it is not an accident. That does make it a bigger crime in my eyes as well. Great answer :o)
Delete-Mrs. Bazemore
Hi Mrs.Bazemore I can't wait to get the book and how do you get to the questions.I was wondering do I have to read to page 55 and answer question 1 and 2?
ReplyDelete_PeytonM.
PEYTON THE QUESTIONS ARE AT THE TOP
DeletePeyton,
DeleteYou don't have to answer the questions from previous weeks. However, only kiddos that have answered all the questions will be invited to the celebration at the end of the book.
:o) Mrs. Bazemore
Hi!I'm just joining how do I sign in? Please reply -Audrey
ReplyDeleteAudrey!
DeleteI am so excited that you are joining. Just answer the questions at the top of this page. We are into week three now so there are a total of 3 questions. I think you will find that the book is a quick read and the questions aren't hard. Come see me if you have questions or need any help.
:o) Mrs. Bazemore
I think Dwight meant that it's worse to lie about something.
ReplyDeleteCaroline Kane
Caroline,
DeleteTotally agree. Lying about something is even worse than when you make an "honest" mistake.
Mrs. Bazemore
Caroline,
ReplyDeleteThanks for responding to Peyton and helping her out. That's what group is all about :o) In response to your answer, I agree, a lie only makes things worse!
:o) Mrs. Bazemore
Question 1-
ReplyDeleteI would tell Dwight nicely that he might be embarrassing himself in front of a big crowd. Yes, I think Tommy, Kellen, and Harvey handled it well.
Question 2-
It is better to tell the truth than to lie because lying can get you into a bigger punishment.
by: Makala I.
Makala,
DeleteGlad to have you in group! I like that you would tell Dwight nicely. I am not sure that Tommy, Kellen and Harvey were very nice about it.
:o) Mrs. Bazemore
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ReplyDeleteQuestion 1-
ReplyDeleteI would tell Dwight nicely that he might be embarrassing him self because nobody likes to be embarrass and yes I think they handled it correctly.
-Peyton M
Peyton,
DeleteI like that you would tell him nicely; however, do you think that his friends in the book were very nice? I thought they were a little harsh.
Mrs. Bazemore
i think it means that if you are honest about your crime then you will not have to deal with the consequences of lying. Because lying is also a crime!
ReplyDelete- Theo
Theo,
DeleteI totally agree! Lying only makes things worse and adds to the problem.
:o) Mrs. Bazemore
For question 1, no. I think Tommy, Kellen and those guys should have asked Dwight to go with them to the snack bar and get some punch. P.S. they would do that so Dwight doesn't make a fool of himself.
ReplyDelete-Audrey
Audrey,
DeleteSounds like you agree that they should have stopped him but maybe in a kinder way. I do think they were kinda mean to Dwight.
Mrs. Bazemore
He ment that covering something up is worse than saying that he/she did it. Because when you say that you did it then you probably will not get punished. When you try and hide it you will probably get into worse trouble. Most grown-ups like my mom like for you to tell the truth. When you are telling the truth they do not get mad and punish you. In other words it is better to tell the truth than to lie because when you lie you get into bigger trouble.
ReplyDelete- Sasha Brandenberger :)
Sasha,
DeleteSometimes you can still get in trouble, even when you tell the truth; however, I agree parents are usually less angry when you are honest! I like how you connected the story to real life!
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 2-
ReplyDeleteI think they meant that lying is worst then telling want happened and fixing it because he broke Shakespeare's head and he just toke it home and didn't tell him until he got a new one.
-Peyton M.
Peyton,
DeleteI agree! Cassie should have told the truth about the Shakespeare head from the start.
Mrs. Bazemore
Answer to question number three: :o)
ReplyDeleteYes I think it was good advice because everybody stopped calling him a cheeto hog. It was really amazing that people stopped calling him a cheeto hog simply because he gave them a bag of cheetos. Even if the students did not get to eat a bag of cheetos they still stopped calling him a cheeto hog. In the end he was happy he spent $64.00 on so many bags. Now that he made others happy they act kinder toward him.
- Sasha Brandenberger :o)
Sasha,
DeleteHe certainly made a big sacrifice to stop getting people to call him cheetos hog! I think this shows just how hurtful verbal bullying can be. Someone was willing to spend $64 dollars and get into serious trouble just to make it stop!
Mrs. Bazemore :o)
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DeleteThere is a lot to do just not to be called a cheeto hog!
Delete-Sasha Brandnebrger :)
Answer to question number three
ReplyDeleteYes because he was buying everyone cheetos so everyone wouldn’t call him a cheeto hog and it worked.
Kisa,
DeleteIt was a very interesting solution! Not sure that I would have come up with it. What do you think he should have done at the very start, when he got the bag of cheetos from the vending machine?
Mrs. Bazemore
I think that he should of shared in the first place because people wouldn't be calling him a cheeto hog and he wouldn't have to waist his money on bags of cheetos.
DeleteI agree!
Delete:o)
Question 1-
ReplyDeleteYes because they told him to stop and I would have thought he was crazy.
-Abby T.
Abby,
DeleteDo you think the WAY they told him to stop was okay? I do agree he was acting crazy. Personally, I would have enjoyed being there with Dwight. He sounds like a ton of fun and someone who always keeps things exciting!
Mrs. Bazemore
Yes it was good advice, because now nobody calls him Cheeto hog!
ReplyDeleteAlex,
DeleteIt did seem to solve his problem and he seems happy with the results. I wonder if there was another way to solve this problem (without spending all that money and getting in trouble)?
Mrs. Bazemore :o)
Question 1:
ReplyDeleteYes. I think Tommy, Kellen, and Harvey handled it correctly. I would tell Dwight to stop dancing because I do not want to see him getting embarrassed.
Question 2:
It means you should always tell the truth so that you don't get in more trouble.
Daniel Pham
Daniel,
DeleteI like that you would tell Dwight to stop because you don't want him to embarrass himself (not because you were embarrassed). I agree with your answer to question 2 as well. You should always tell the truth and lying will often result in you getting into more trouble. Plus it makes you feel kinda yucky inside.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 1:
ReplyDeleteI would tell Dwight to stop dancing and eat snacks with me instead. Tommy, Kellen, and Harvey handled it correctly because they don't want to be embarrassed.
Question 2:
It means you should always be honest instead of lying.
Dylan Pham
Dylan,
DeleteI like that you would ask Dwight to eat snacks with you instead! What a great way to nicely help him out (and stop him from embarrassing himself).
You should always be honest! Good answer. Lying made Cassie feel really terrible about herself. In the end, when she fessed up she seemed to feel a lot better.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 2:
ReplyDeleteI think it means that the crime is doing something bad and the cover-up is lying or hiding it. So Dwight is saying that lying or hiding something ends up being worse than doing it.
Audrey
Audrey,
DeleteYou mean Origami Yoda is saying :o) Or do you believe that Dwight is Origami Yoda?
Mrs. Bazemore
I think it was bad advice because Quavondo had to buy all those Cheetos just to get people to stop calling him Cheeto Hog. There was verbal bullying because the kids called him names when he didn't like it so he asked Origami Yoda to help him get them to stop.
ReplyDeleteRobby C.
Robby,
DeleteI agree that it was verbal bullying! I felt very sorry for Quavondo in this chapter. I wish there had been a different solution to his problem; however, I was glad that everyone stopped calling him Cheeto Hog!
Mrs. Bazemore
Question #3:
ReplyDeleteWe both think that it is a bad advice. Quavondo was being bullied by everyone. They call him Cheeto Hog, which is not nice at all. Quavondo should have talked to his teachers or his parent instead of spending money and passed out the Cheetos at the assembly which he knows is not something that he should do.
Daniel & Dylan Pham
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ReplyDeleteQuestion 3-
ReplyDeleteI think it was bad advice because Quavondo bought Cheetos for everyone just because they were calling him Cheeto Hog when he could of told the teacher or an adult.There was verbal bulling because the kids kept calling him cheeto hog over and over again when he did not like it.
-Peyton M.
Peyton,
DeleteGreat answer! This was an example of verbal bullying. I felt really bad for Quavondo in this story.
Mrs. Bazemore
Hi ms.bazemore I was wondering if I could join the book club and I have the book and here my answer to question 1
ReplyDeleteIf I were dwight I would sit at a table and talk to my friends. Tommy, kellen, and harvard did not want to get in embarrassed.
Campbell C.
Hey Campbell,
DeleteGlad to have you in the club!!! What would you have done if you were Tommy and Dwight started acting that way?
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 3:
ReplyDeleteIt's good and bad because he purposly broke the rules but they stopped calling him Cheeto hog.
- Jackson B.
Jackson,
DeleteI agree, it is both good and bad! I wonder if he could have given out the cheetos in another way without having to get into trouble. Perhaps his teacher would have let him bring them in for the class one day (if he had explained the situation).
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 1 -
ReplyDeleteI would give him advice about why he should stop dancing crazy. Actually I think they should give him advice instead of lean on the wall.
Question 1 -
ReplyDeleteI would just ignore it, that is so silly.
Actually I think they should tell Dwight to stop instead of just ignore.
Daphne,
DeleteI am so excited to have you in group! It is hard to decide what is the right thing to do in that situation.
:o) Mrs. Bazemore
Question 3
ReplyDeleteYes, because everyone started calling him by his regular name even though he might have gotten in a little bit of trouble.
-Audrey
Audrey,
DeleteThanks for your response. Seems like most people agree with you and think that it was good advice.
:o) Mrs. Bazemore
I think it was good advice because everybody got some cheetos in the end. He also risked a lot of stuff just to hand out those cheetos. People tend to like people that risk stuff for others. - Theo Brandenberger
ReplyDeleteTheo,
ReplyDeleteI think you are right and what an interesting conclusion to draw from this chapter! People often do like those that take great risks to benefit others. That's the definition of a "hero" in many circumstances. Great answer!
Mrs. Bazemore
Yes, Kellen was a bystander since Harvey was verbally bulling Dwight and he was watching. Kellen was a little bit too, though.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I would have liked to see someone come to Dwight's defense a little quicker. Dwight gets picked on a lot in this book by his friends. I wish Dwight went to school at Pemberton because we like that people are different at our school!
DeleteQuestion 2 -
ReplyDeleteThat what you did to clear your name just increases the mistake you made.
Amelia,
DeleteClearing your name means correcting a misunderstanding. To me, she was trying to avoid getting into trouble. I do agree that she just ended up increasing her mistake and making things worse.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 2 -
ReplyDeleteThe cover up is hiding the statue. The crime is when she broke the William Shakespeare. If you hide it, you will get into more trouble, and they might watch you more. She should have just telled her teacher. If I broke the Shakespeare, I would tell my teacher.
Daphne,
DeleteI am so glad that you would tell your teacher about your mistake. It is always better to just own up to your mistakes.
:o) Mrs. Bazemore
I agree with Audrey and think that it was good advice because he was getting called by his own name.
ReplyDeleteCaroline,
DeleteI really like that you read what other people wrote and used that in your response! Great job.
Mrs. Bazemore
B: because, Harvey said,' Man, what are you wearing? ' and Kellan was there. And he didn't do anything to make Dwight feel better.
ReplyDeleteAlex,
DeleteI totally agree with you! Kellan should have stood up for Dwight. Even though he didn't make fur of the sweater in a mean way he didn't stop Harvey from doing it.
Mrs. Bazemore
ReplyDeleteA: Did Dwight attacking Zack solve the Caroline's problem? Can you think of a better solution? Yes. I think that Dwight could have just bought or made Caroline some pencils with her name on them. Even though her grandma didn't give them to her it will still show that he cares and feels bad for her. Violence is never the solution... - Theo Brandenberger
Theo-
DeleteI agree that violence is never the answer. He didn't have to try to beat up Zack to show Caroline that he cared about her. The pencils would have been a really nice gesture.
Mrs. Bazemore
A. Did Dwight attacking Zack solve the Caroline's problem? Can you think of a better solution?
ReplyDeleteI think that the fight/attack was not helpful to Caroline. I think that they should go to Jack's family & friends and tell them; they could feel sorry for Caroline and help the problem. If the problem with Jack is told to family & friends you can't mention his name. They will say, "He is my friend or brother," & stand up for him. I think that when you fight nobody is happy except for the person who wins the fight. But when you solve the problem everybody is happy that they solved a problem!
B. Can you explain how Kellen was a bystander to bullying in the chapter about the sweater vest?
Kellen was a bystander because he saw Harvey bully Dwight. Even though Kellen saw it all happen he said nothing & let the bulling happen. Kellen probably knew that Harvey was hurting Dwight's feelings. I think that Kellen should have done something about Harvey and Dwight. Verbal bulling is the most unpleasant type of bulling. I feel bad for Dwight. He could remember the words for the rest of his life.
- Sasha Brandenberger
Sasha,
DeleteI am impressed! You answered both questions so well. I like your point about trying to find a "Win-Win" solution for question 1. That goes along really well with our 7 Habits! For question B I could tell that you really tried to think about how Dwight must have been feeling. Teasing is so hurtful and words can have a major impact on people. As this story goes on we will see how all this teasing does eventually impact Dwight. Thanks for your considerate responses.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question-4
ReplyDeleteKellen was being a bystander because Harvey was saying mean things to Dwight and Kellen came in and said "seriously you should take it off"and Kellen said it with a little laugh.So a little later Kellen tried to smooth things over by saying "Hey, I'm sorry,dude but you know that sweater dose look a little first-gradey". But both times Kellen mean things instead of nice things.
-Peyton M.
Qustion-4
DeleteI have a better solution for Caroline's problem because instead of Dwight jumping out from behind the trashcan and attacking Zack,Dwight or Caroline could have told a teacher that Zack broke Caroline's pencils. If he or she did that, Dwight wouldn't have been suspended.
-Peyton M.
Peyton,
DeleteThanks for taking the time to answer both questions. I like that you pulled a quote out of the book. I agree that Kellen didn't really try to hard to make Dwight feel better after Harvey made fun of him. I think you solution for Caroline's problem is a great one!
Mrs. Bazemore
question 2
ReplyDeleteI think he means that lying is worst then solving prombles and that you should always fix it.
-Abby Thompson
Abby,
DeleteI agree that lying is the worse thing you can do when you are caught in a difficult situation.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 3
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with Audrey I think it was good edvice because they were calling him by his name he already had.
Abby,
DeleteI like that you referred to someone else's response! This shows that you are reading the answers of others and considering their thoughts. Super work.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 3 -
ReplyDeleteIt's good advice because no one called him Cheeto Hog anymore and it was worth it. $63 is a lot to spend on Cheetos. I think Dwight made up Origami Yoda to be more popular and so that people would listen to him. What confuses me is why he was hiding his mouth when he talks.
Bonus Question (shared with Daphne) -
We counted verbal bullying at least four times.
Amelia,
DeleteI think he hides his mouth so that people won't see him talking and it makes Yoda more believable. You might be right about Dwight trying to become more popular. It seems like he is making a big impact at school with Yoda, so his plan might be working.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 3 -
ReplyDeleteYoda's advice to Quavando was a bad idea because he would get in trouble because they're not allowed to eat in the gym.
Bonus Question (shared with Amelia) -
We counted verbal bullying at least four times.
Daphne,
DeleteI agree that it probably wasn't the best idea to bring food into the gym. I think it is great that you and Amelia worked on counting the verbal bullying together.
Mrs. Bazemore
I agree with Payton on B because Harvy was huring Dwight feelings.
ReplyDeleteBy Caroline Kane
Caroline,
DeleteHarvey was being pretty mean to Dwight. I wish someone had told him to stop. I wonder why Harvey felt that it was necessary to even comment on Dwight's sweater. Why does he care what he wears to school...?
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 4 -
ReplyDeleteHarvey was making fun of Dwight's sweater. If I saw someone making fun at Pemberton, I would tell a teacher because Pemberton is bully free.
Daphne,
DeleteYou are right! PES is bully-free. I bet Dwight wishes he had you around to stick up for him.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 4 -
ReplyDeleteA. No, you could tell a teacher, or find Zack a friend so he can ask them to break their pencils.
B. Kellan had to write this story about Dwight being bullied to tell everybody. He let Tommy have this story for the case file. It's like passing a rumor.
He was also not being nice, though Harvey was being meaner. He was letting Harvey bully Dwight.
Amelia,
DeleteThat is so interesting! I never thought about the fact that writing this story about Dwight is spreading a rumor. So there is not just verbal bullying but relationship bullying too. You are such a smart cookie!
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 4-
ReplyDeleteA. I don't know. Ask Zack to stop breaking her pencils.
(B is above)
Daphne,
DeleteNo one actually asked Zack to sotp. I wonder what would have happened if they had!
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 5
ReplyDeleteI'd be friends with Dwight because he's strange and Harvey's a jerk.-Jackson B. :)
Jackson,
DeleteI would be friends with Dwight too. I think he would be an interesting person to be around.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 5:
ReplyDeleteDwight because, he doesn't bully.
Alex,
DeleteI agree! Harvey does pick on others a TON.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 5-
ReplyDeleteI would want to be friends with Dwight because he does not brag,bully,or tease anybody.
Peyton,
DeleteI agree with you. Dwight would be the better friend.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 4:
ReplyDeleteNo, not really. He could have just asked Zack to stop
Robby,
DeleteI think they should have at least tried talking to Zack. At Pemberton I am sure this situation would have been handled differently because "We do our best to solve problems peacefully."
:o) Mrs. Bazemore
Question 5:
ReplyDeleteI would have Dwight because he is nice. Harvey is mean because he teases people a lot. Dwight helps his friends with their problems.
Robby C
Robby,
DeleteDwight does seem like the better friend to me as well.
Mrs. Bazemore
#4
ReplyDeleteAttacking Zach isn't a good idea and it did not solve the Caroline's problem. He should politely ask Zach not to break Caroline's pencils.
Daniel Pham
Daniel,
DeleteYou, Daphne, and Robby all see to agree that asking Zack to stop would have been a better way to solve this problem.
Mrs. Bazemore
Zach should have stopped breaking pencils and asked nicely. Asking Zach to stop breaking pencils nicely would have worked.
DeleteDaphne.
#4
ReplyDeleteDwight should not attack Zack. He should tell Caroline to just ask Zach to stop breaking her pencils. If it happens again, then she should go to the teacher. There should never be fighting in school.
Dylan Pham
Dylan,
DeleteI agree with you 100%! Fighting is never a good way to solve problems (in school or out of school).
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 5:
ReplyDeleteHarvey's not that nice. I don't want to be friends with a bully because then I might be a bully too, so I would want to be friends with Dwight.
If I am friends with a nice person, they will tell me things about them and I might do those things too, and be a nicer person. Even though I am already a nice person.
Amelia,
DeleteYou are a VERY nice person! I agree that we need to pick our friends wisely because their actions can impact us in big ways.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 5:
ReplyDeleteDwight. Because I like Dwight better than Harvey. Dwights Origami Yoda speaks really well and I trust Dwight's Origami Yoda, not Harvey's.
(PS- The baked beans was so funny and hilarious!)
Daphne,
DeleteI thought the baked beans part was pretty funny myself. I would trust Dwight's Yoda over Harvey's too. I think Harvey might be jealous of Dwight and that is why he tried to mimic him.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 1 - If I saw Dwight dancing like that I would probably walk away because I do not want to see him dancing. I think they handled it ok - I wouldn't have wanted him to dance any more either.
ReplyDeleteCasey,
DeleteI think walking away might have been a better way to handle it. I thought they were pretty mean to Dwight.
Mrs. Bazemore
P.S. Glad you are joining the group. Remember, you have to answer all the questions to come to the celebration at the end. I know you can do it! Let me know if you need help. :o)
Question 1- I would say "Dwight, make sure no one is laughing at you and if they are you should tell them to stop and if they don't stop you should tell a teacher." I think they handled it alright.
ReplyDeleteEmma!
DeleteI am so happy to have you in group. Looks like you have been working hard too. Great answer.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 2- Lying is worse than making a mistake.
ReplyDeleteEmma,
DeleteThat is exactly what he was trying to say. Great job.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 3- I don't think Yoda's advice was very good because it made Quivando be in trouble. I think he just said it so Dwight would get Cheetos.
ReplyDeleteEmma,
DeleteThat is pretty smart! I wonder if that is why Yoda gave him that advice. I didn't think of that.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 4A- I don't think it solved the problem. Caroline and Dwight should just ask Zach to stop.
ReplyDeleteEmma,
ReplyDeleteI wish they had tried talking to Zack too. Perhaps explaining to him that the pencils were special might have helped. They could have even offered him some old pencils they didn't care so much about to break instead.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 3-
ReplyDeleteI think Yoda's advice was good because when they were on the field trip he was munching them down fast and would not share them but when he brought them to the assembly everybody loved them and stopped calling him a Cheeto Hog because he finally shared.
-Makala I
Bonus Question: there were some examples of verbal bullying when they were calling him a Cheeto Hog.
Makala,
DeleteYou are right. This whole situation could have been avoided if he had shared.
Mrs. Bazemore
Questin-4
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with Peyton I think its B because they were saying mean things to them.
Questin-5
ReplyDeleteI would Rather be friends With Dwight because he is awesome and very nice. Also he stands up for himself. I'm not saying I wouldn't be friends with Harvey its just I like Dwight more.
Abby,
DeleteI believe you could be friends with both boys; however, I agree that Dwight is awesome and super fun. I think it is pretty great how he stands up for himself too. He is the hero of the book in my opinion.
Mrs. Bazemore
5
ReplyDeleteI would have Dwight because he is nicer than Harvy & he is cool.
Caroline,
DeleteI am glad you think that Dwight is cool. I think he is too. I like that he is himself and does what he wants to do. I am on team Dwight all the way.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 5
ReplyDeleteI would rather have Dwight as a friend. He is weird but kind to others. On the other hand, Harvey can be really nice but sometimes really mean. Harvey was bullying Dwight about clothes. Even though Dwight was bullied he chose not to be mean in response.
- Sasha Brandenberger
Sasha,
DeleteI would pick weird over mean any day! Harvey takes the fun out of situations. It wasn't until the end of the book when everyone stopped listening to them that they truly had a great time at the Fun Night!
Mrs. Bazemore
I would rather be friends with Dwight because Harvey is constantly criticizing Dwight and teasing everybody else. Even though Dwight is an oddball he is still kinder than Harvey.
ReplyDelete- THEO
Theo,
DeleteI agree. I would not want to be around someone that is always so negative all the time. Oddball or not, Dwight is kind to his friends!
Mrs. Bazemore
Question #6: I don't know. That is why it is called, The Strange Case of Origami Yoda. It's "strange" or weird, so nobody knows what it is.
ReplyDelete-Alex B.
Alex,
DeleteFair enough! It is certainly strange.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 2
ReplyDeleteIt is not good to lie because telling the truth is easier and the right thing to do.
Casey,
DeleteI agree that we should tell the truth, but I think it is sometimes hard to do that (especially when we think we might get into trouble).
Mrs. Bazemore
Questions 6: I believe in Origami Yoda because he was very helpfuL and always helped others. He was very kind. I think he would be a great help.
ReplyDeleteAbby T
Question 6
ReplyDeleteI belive in Origami Yoda because, and I say this with the most possible respect, that Dwight isn't as wise as Origami Yoda.
-Jackson Becker
Jackson,
DeleteGreat point, Origami Yoda did seem very wise in this book. Wise beyond Dwight's capabilities perhaps. Very interesting point.
Mrs. Bazemore
I believe in Origami Yoda because he helped so many people with their problems. Since Dwight has Origami Yoda on his finger, shouldn't Dwight be as wise as Origami Yoda? I don't know why Harvey didn't believe in Origami Yoda.
ReplyDeleteRobby C.
Robby,
DeleteI agree that Harvey should have respected Dwight's Origami Yoda. Do you think that Origami Yoda's wisdom came from Dwight?
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 6!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI believe in Origami Yoda because almost everything he says is true or it eventually happens. I can't believe this is our last week!!!!!
-Peyton M.
Peyton,
DeleteOrigami Yoda was often correct in the book. It makes it hard not to believe in him. I think I would ask him for advice.
Mrs. Bazemore
#5
ReplyDeleteI would be friend with Dwight because he's nice to everyone and he's not being a bully.
#6
Do I believe in Origami Yoda? Not really, maybe just half and half because I don't think he is right all the time
Dylan Pham
Dylan,
DeleteGreat answers. I am glad you agree with everyone and would be friends with Dwight. I guess the question is, would you listen to Origami Yoda if he gave you advice? That might make you decide if you truly believe. I think I would listen :o)
Mrs. Bazemore
#5
ReplyDeleteI would rather be friend with Dwight because even though he's weird, he's not hurting anyone. I think he's nice.
#6
Yes, I do believe in Origami Yoda because he has good advices and it's always right.
Daniel Pham
Daniel,
DeleteGreat work! You have all the questions done. Can't wait for the celebration on Friday.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 4 A. I think Dwight did the wrong thing by attacking Zack because it is bullying and Dwight could of just talked to Zack about it, because maybe Zack didn’t know he was hurting Caroline’s feelings by breaking her pencils and maybe he would stop.
ReplyDeleteGood point Kisa,
DeleteMaybe Zack thought Caroline was impressed by his trick. Perhaps we shouldn't assume the worst of people.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 5. I would rather have Dwight as a friend because Dwight does not give annoying comments like Harvey.
ReplyDeleteKisa,
DeleteHarvey's comments were often pretty mean (and annoying). He wouldn't be as much fun as Dwight!
Mrs.Bazemore
Question 6
ReplyDeleteWeeeeeeeell... I'm pretty sure they are all maybe coincidences or Dwight finding out the information before doing his Yoda thing. Like when he told Tommy secretly that he already knew that Sara liked him or the time when he told Rhondela that Kellen liked her. So I'm not really sure. But it would be cool to believe in origami Yoda.
- Theo B.
Theo,
DeleteI really like how you used details from the story to back up your point. You gave a very thoughtful and evidence based answer. Perhaps you are right, maybe Dwight was just in on everyone's secrets or he was very perceptive. Possible, but I agree that it is cool to believe in Origami Yoda.
Mrs. Bazemore
I believe in Yoda because everything that he said was true. Whatever he said was always helpful to the person who asked. I wish we had Dwight at our school because I have so many things to ask Dwight. Everything that Dwight/Yoda said was usually useful. So yes I believe in Yoda. He is AWESOME!!!
ReplyDelete-Sasha Brandenberger
Last thing that I will type so sad :(
Sasha,
DeleteI would totally ask Dwight/Origami Yoda questions too! I am with you on that.
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 3
ReplyDeleteIt was bad that Quavondo knew he would get in trouble, but good that no he wasn't called Cheeto Hog anymore.
Casey,
DeleteQuavondo didn't seem to mind that he got in trouble, he was just glad everyone stopped calling him names.
Mrs. Bazemore :o)
#5
ReplyDeleteI belive in yoda because everything yoda said was true.
By Caroline Kane
Caroline,
DeleteGreat job! All 6 questions are done. You can take a deep breath now :o)
Mrs. Bazemore
Question 5 B. Kellen joined the bullying once it already began. But he said sorry for what he said and explained why he said it.
ReplyDeleteQuestion 6. No, because he in a fiction book. But I would like it if he was real.
ReplyDeleteQuestion 4
ReplyDeleteNo I don't think it helped it. I think he should have still bought the pencils and given them to Caroline.
Mrs. Bazemore,
ReplyDeleteI answered all 6 questions but you have me down as answering 4 questions.
Caroline K.
i did 6 questions but it says 4 answered. What?
ReplyDeleteCaroline Kane
Question 4:
ReplyDeleteKellen was being a bystander by making fun of the sweater vest
Question 5:
ReplyDeleteDwight, because #1 He has yoda #2 He sounds crazy (like me)and fun.
Question 6:
ReplyDeleteYes, I believe in yoda because Dwight can't think of stuff like that.
Question 5
ReplyDeleteI would choose Dwight because Dwight made him do it because Sara liked him.
Question 6
ReplyDeleteI do not believe in Origami Yoda - he is just a piece of paper. Dwight speaks for Yoda.
Well I think that he gives pretty good advice. Even though sometimes it gets kids into trouble, what they wanted help with always works out.
ReplyDeleteI think it's really just Dwight, he does the talking and yea, he's pretty smart. He came up with his own way of making Origami Yoda and the advice that "Origami Yoda" gave worked out. This is fiction, but I think the advice Origami Yoda gives the people in this book might help kids in the same situation as the kids in the book. I am looking forward to Darth Paper Strikes Back!
I believe in Origami Yoda because Dwight's Yoda was better than Harvey's. Origami Yoda gives good advice- to dance with that girl whenever you want is good advice; and bad advice- cheetos weren't allowed in the gym.
ReplyDeleteI want to ask Origami Yoda why we aren't allowed to bring food into the gym because I really love food. I don't think he knows what I want for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteQustion 3 bad adive because Mr good clean fun was there and he saw the cheetos and mr. good clean fun was disspointed in him
Qustion 4 What I think dwight shuld have done was just ask zack to stop bullying carlinone
ReplyDeleteCampbell,
DeletePerhaps using his words might have solved everything. Kisa agrees with you and thinks Dwight should have tried to talk to Zack.
Mrs. Bazemore
Qustion 5 I would choose dwight because harvy bullys
ReplyDeleteQustion 6 I do believe in origami yoda because he predicted a pop quiz
Campbell,
DeleteThe pop quiz is pretty hard to explain. Excellent example of why Origami Yoda may be real after all!!!
Mrs. Bazemore
Qustion 2 if Cassie told the truth he would not have to make a new shakeshere head
ReplyDeleteCampbell,
DeleteGood point! The truth would have kept her from making things worse.
Mrs. Bazemore