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Good morning,

You guys did a great great great job today and this year!

Your homework/final project is:

Option one:  Write an informative essay discussing ASD.  Include characteristics of people diagnosed with ASD in your essay.

Option two:

•Write a short story (with all the elements of a captivating plot) with a protagonist who has autism.  You will have to make it obvious that your character has autism but you CANNOT state it explicitly.

Remember that tomorrow is a half day.  You will be dismissed at 11:30 from Mount Sinai.  We had a great year and I'm proud of ALL OF YOU.  Thanks for sharing your time and your effort with me.  I

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Ms. Betsy

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Good morning,

We have only a few more precious days together.  Let's make sure to really appreciate and honor each other and the knowledge we are uncovering together.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  What is the heliocentric model?

2.  What is the geocentric model?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Discuss the similarities between Copernicus and Christopher Boone.

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Ms. Betsy

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Good morning,

I had such a fun time in class with you today!  Thank you for paying attention and working so hard.

Your homework for tonight is:

Option one:
1.  What is theme?

2.  Why does Christopher run away?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  How does Christopher finally decide to live with mother in London?

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Ms. Betsy

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Good morning,

What a fun lesson today!  Remember that our last day of school is June 28.  It will be a half day and you will be dismissed at 12:00.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1. Who killed Wellington?

2.  How did Christopher react when he learned the truth?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. How did Christopher's dad explain himself?

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Ms. Betsy

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Good morning,

Good luck to Terrell and Rusey!! 

Your homework for tonight is:

Option 1: 

1. I do not tell lies.  Mother used to say this was because I was a good person.  But it is not because I am a good person.  It is because I cannot tell lies.

1.     Why does Christopher’s mother think that Christopher is a good person?

“Christopher, you have to stay out of trouble”

“Keep your nose out of other people’s business”

“It’s just a bloody dog”

“Leave it”

2.     Based on the above quotations, how does Christopher’s dad feel about Christopher finding Wellington’s murderer?

3. When he came back, he sat in the kitchen staring out of the back window.  “I’m afraid you won’t be seeing your mother for a while.” He didn’t look at me when he said this.  He kept looking out of the window.

3.    How do you think Christopher’s dad feels?  How do you know?

Option 2: 

1. I do not tell lies.  Mother used to say this was because I was a good person.  But it is not because I am a good person.  It is because I cannot tell lies.

1.     Why does Christopher’s mother think that Christopher is a good person?

“Christopher, you have to stay out of trouble”

“Keep your nose out of other people’s business”

“It’s just a bloody dog”

“Leave it”

2.     Based on the above quotations, how does Christopher’s dad feel about Christopher finding Wellington’s murderer?

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Good morning,

Thank you for another great week of learning!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  Why do people with autism experience anxiety?

2.  How did Christopher react when he found his mother's letters?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  If you were Christopher, how would you feel if you read the letters?

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Good morning!

Hopefully our seniors had an awesome time at the senior trip!

Today's homework:

Option one:
1.  Why did Christopher hit his father?

2. How does Christopher say "I love you"?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Based on all of the evidence that Christopher has gathered so far, who do you think murdered Wellington?  Explain your answer.

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Good morning,

Great job today.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  How did father find out about Christopher's conversation with Mrs. Alexander?

2.  How did Christopher's father feel after reading the book?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Why didn't Christopher understand that his father was upset?

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Good morning!

Welcome back Terrell!!  We missed you.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  Who is Mrs. Alexander?

2.  What secret does Mrs. Alexander reveal about Mr. Shears?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  How does Christopher feel about Mrs. Alexander's secret?  How do you know?

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Good morning,

You guys did a wonderful job with a difficult subject matter.


Your homework for tonight is:

Option one:
1.  What does ASD stand for?

2.  What are some of Christopher's behavioral problems?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Describe how having autism might cause Christopher to have the "behavioral problems" he discussed on pages 46 and 47.

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Ms. Betsy

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Good morning,

What a wonderful class!  Thank you for being present and answering questions!

Your homework for tonight is:

Option one:
1. What is political correctness?

2.  Who is Christopher's prime suspect?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Describe Christopher's reasoning in choosing his prime suspect.

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Good morning,

Great job this morning!  Remember, you are young adults and can make your own decisions.  However, every decision you make has a consequence.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  What did Christopher's father tell Christopher about his mother?

2.  Why can't Christopher tell lies?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Describe Christopher's mother.

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Good morning, good afternoon and good evening,

Another great week behind us and countless more in front of us.

Your homework for tonight is:

Option one:
1.  Why doesn't Christopher always do what he's told?  (p. 29)

2. What is a red herring?  (p. 31)

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question. Christopher why he doesn't always do what he's told.  Do you always do what you're told?  Why or why not?

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Good morning,

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a fun, fast-paced brain ride!

Your homework for tonight is:

Option one:
1.  Define the following words: curious, incident, docile

2.  Why did Christopher get arrested?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Why does Christopher feel like life is like prime numbers?

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Good morning,

One thing that makes me very happy is getting to spend the week with you guys.

Your homework for tonight is:

Option one:
1.  Why does Christopher see the world differently?

2.  What kind of story is Christopher writing?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Describe what it is like to live with Autism.

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Ms. Betsy