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Friday, February 11, 2011

WiT Discussion Questions, Chapters 1 and 2 - DUE FEB 18

You must respond to at least 1 question.  Please refer to the question by number, as well as by restating it in your answer.
EX:  1.  Meg feels...about herself because she thinks/says...  I can relate to how she feels because... Meg reminds me of .....because....

  1. How does Meg feel about herself?  Can you relate to her feelings, or connect her to another character in another book?
  2. What do you think Mrs. Whatsit looks like? (Other than how she is vaguely described in the book.)
  3. What does the ending of chapter 2 make you wonder?
  4. Which character can you connect with the most?  Why?
  5. What behaviors/events seem strange to you?  Why?
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  1. demetrisFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    2. Mrs. Whatsit has grayish hair, bright eyes,round nose, and her mouth puckered like an autumn apple.

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  2. demetrisFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I wanted to make a comment that I liked chapter two better than one because it gets deeper as you read it.

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  3. JerriFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Jerusalem A.
    4. I can connect most to Charles Wallace. Even though we are different ages, I understand what it's like to be smart and a great personality but misunderstood and seen as weird.

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  4. Michael CrockettFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Michael C.

    At the end of chapter 2 is when meg and charles meet up with Calvin. Charles starts to get jelous of him. And they start to talk about some things and Ms. What'sit name.

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  5. Michael CrockettFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Michael C.

    At the end of chapter 2 , Meg and Charles meet up with Calvin. Charles seem to be jelious about, and both test eachother.

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  6. enia012February 12, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    1. Meg feels like she's a monster and no one loves her accept her fater and mother. Yes, like Scarlett her parents got a divorce and she felt that no oone loved so that's why she had alot of hate in her.

    2.Mrs.Whatsit has gray hair,round bright eyes, a round nose,and lips shaped like an apple.

    3. In chapter 2 I wonder if Meg wiil go out with the guy she and Charles Wallace met in the woods.

    4. I can relate to Charles Wallace because we 're both really smart but when get around people we act like we're not smart.when we're really are.

    5. One event that seemed strange to me was when Mrs.Whatsit told all those sheets out of one of the neigbors house.

    Enia G.

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  7. Nigel WimberlyFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    NigelW.

    1. Meg feels depressed abd like a stupid person.
    Icannot relate to her. I can connect her feelings to Percy Jackson in the titans curse when he let a freind get herself killed.

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  8. Nigel WimberlyFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I agree with demetris about chapter 2 bieng deeper in the story.

    Nigel W.

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  9. Nigel WimberlyFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Nigel Wimberly

    I still think the book is still interesting even though i read it already.

    Nigel Wimberly

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  10. Jennifer SullivanFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I like that you are all commenting already! I want to give you a few reminders. You don't have to answer ALL of the questions. You need to proofread what you write! And try to add more details. Talk to each other via your comments. Like what Nigel said: I agree with Demetris...Tell us why, Nigel! And Demetris, what did you mean by "deeper"? And Enia, why did you think the sheet-stealing was strange? Nigel, why do you still like it? Mike C, don't give a summary of the end of ch 2. Tell us what you thought of it.
    BUT, thanks for your comments! We will discuss tomorrow!

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  11. Kai BosleyFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    1. Meg feels that she is an ugly monserwho causes trouble. She considers herself very odd from the kids at school.I can connect Meg to her little brother Charles because they're both different from other kids and they both try to be something they're not. For example,Meg's little brother Charles is smarer than the average five-year-old, but acts dumb so people won't hate him for being different. Meg wants to be as pretty as her mom but can't right now.

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  12. Kai BosleyFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I agree with you Demetris, I do like the second chapter better.I like it becauseit really keeps you in suspense.Every time I read something new,I can't stop guessing what will happen next. For example, Mrs.Who gives Meg and Charles a clue that their father is in trouble.You don't know what happens until you keep reading. That's why I love this book, you never know what's going to happen next.

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  13. Serenity WilsonFebruary 13, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    I think Meg feels that she isn't important because she always talks about how unimportant she is. I also think she feels bad about herself and part of it might be because her father was gone.I also think that meg is depressed abouy herself.

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  14. Serenity WilsonFebruary 13, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I also agree with demetris because I think chapter two did get a lot deeper than chapter one. It also had a lot of emotions.

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  15. Serenity WilsonFebruary 13, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I can also connect Meg to her brother Charles because they are different that everyone else. They also act different than other people. I also think it might be strange that a girl would have to live in the attic that isn't very safe and old. I think she should have her own room or share on with her younger brothers.

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  16. NaKeya Harris- Rosenthall February 14, 2011 at 3:43 PM

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  17. demetrisFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I also agree with serenity that meg felt unimportant because she always say that no one doesn't appreciate her, she is ugly, and she is not important to anyone.

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  18. Jennifer SullivanFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    PROOFREAD!
    Why do you think Meg feels unimportant? What do we know about her life that could have led her to have low self-esteem?

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  19. Jennifer SullivanFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Enough people have said that they agree with Demetris. Let's move on from that thread. Post a new thought. Also, it is fine to agree, but you need to add more to the discussion. You should include details with your opinions. Saying, "Chapter 2 is deeper," doesn't mean anything. Nor does it tell me if you read and understand the book. Look at Kai's comments as good examples, also.
    That being said, you are doing a good job, and I'm excited that so many of you are reading and enjoying the book!

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  20. enia012February 16, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I have a question. Do you think Meg is falling in love with Calvin in chapter 2 or is he doing the same?

    Enia G.

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  21. enia012February 16, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I agree with Kai because if you're Charles you wouldn't want to be teased by other children just because you're smarter than them. So you'll act dumb so they would feel smarter than him.

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  22. Kai B.February 16, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    3. The ending of the chapter makes me wonder what really happend to meg's dad.I also wonder how Mrs.Who knows all this information in the first place.Like I said before,this book just keeps you guessing whay will happen next.

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  23. ~Dyamond~February 16, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    I connect with Meg the most because she know she isn't just like evryone else.

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  24. Gaquise J.February 16, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    The reason why i think meg feels unimportant is,because low attention on her behalf.

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  25. ~Dyamond~February 16, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    @Serenity....... I agree that Meg really shouldn't stay in the attic where it is pretty isolated and old.

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  26. Kai BosleyFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    3. The end of chapter 2 made me wonder what really happend to Meg's dad.I also wondered why Mrs. Who knew Meg's dad was in trouble in the first place. Like I said before, this book just keeps you guessing waht will happen next.

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  27. Gaquise J.February 16, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    What we know about her life that could have led her to have low self-esteem is the fact that everyone is giving the idea that she is unimportant.

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  28. Gaquise J.February 16, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I completely agree with Nigel on this being a REALLY GOOD BOOK!

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  29. Jerusalem A.February 16, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I completely agree with Nigel and Qaquise about this being a good book because it really draws you end. But,personally, I think that Ms. Whatsit sounds like she is up to no good but I haven't read further.

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  30. Jennifer SullivanFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Jerusalem, I totally agree! I think the same thing. Something about her just isn't normal. But then again, what does "normal" mean anyhow?

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  31. Amari R.February 16, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    I think Meg feels like she isn't like everybody else because she stands out like a red flower in a field of white flowers. I can connect to her because when I started going to PSM I stood out because I was mixed with Mexican.

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  32. Amari R.February 16, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    @.... Dyamond i agree that she stood out from other people.

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  33. Imani DFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Some of the events and behavior that I believed was confusing was when Ms. Whatsit said something to Mrs. Murry and Mrs. Murry responded looking very upset with her. I wondered what Ms. Whatsit said that made Mrs. Murry so angery.

    I agree with Jerusalem. I am more like Charles Wallace because I am smart, but most people would tease me because of how smart I am. I would rather be called "smart" than something else.

    I would like to ask a question. Do you think Mrs. Murry would be willing to let Ms. Whatsit back in or and actually thief or tramp? Explain.

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  34. Amari R.February 16, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I have a question... I don't why Meg thought she stood out from everybody else I mean know everyone's different in their own way but i think she seems a little normal

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  35. Michael C.February 17, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Michael C.

    I agree to Ms. Whatsitname has grey hair and a puckered mouth like autumn apples. That's whaat it sounds like in the book.

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  36. Michael CFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Michael C.

    I think at the end of chapter two akes me wonder is if Calvin would join Meg and Charle on there trip to another dimension. As I read the story and as it gets deeper, I wonder would it stop doing that as the story goes on.

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  37. UnknownFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    4. I can relate to Denny or Sandy because I like to rough house and I am good athletics games.

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  38. UnknownFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I think this is a good book because i read a little more of it till probaly chapter 6 and it`s a good book.

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  39. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Aaron,

    The end of chapter 2 makes me wonder what there gonna do about Mrs.Whatsit stealing the sheets

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  40. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Aaron

    I agree with michael because they know each other well

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  41. VaughnKFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Vaughn K.
    1. Meg feels very lonely and also feels like she doesn't like her life. I can relate to her because my little brother is always trying to sneak in my room and wake me up at night on school days.

    2.I think Mrs. Whatsit is very old with grey hair. I also think she is very creepy and probaly has many wrinkles(Im not trying to be mean or disrespectful).

    3. In the next chapter will the guy she met in the woods make her feel a little more respect for herself.

    4. I can connect to Calvin because his mind takes him places. When something pops up in my mine and I listen to it usualy soomething wierd happens just like Calvin when he went to the forest.

    5. An event that was realy strange to me was that when Mrs. Whatsit showed up at Meg's house. Mrs. Whatsit was acting very strange to me and just seems like a strange person.

    Comment: I agree with Jerusalum about Mrs. Whatsit sounds like shes up to no good because like I said Mrs. Whatsit is a very strange person.

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  42. Jerusalem A.February 17, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I have a question- What makes Meg thinks she's unwanted and feel so insecure??

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  43. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Brennan Wamble

    I think i can relate to Charles because I have two brothers. One is older and the other is younger than me. I referred as the dumb baby brother from my older sibling. Now I know he is playing but sometimes I do feel like the dumb one.
    I also agree with demetris that chapter 2 gets deeper into the story. I cant wait to start reading the next chapter.

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  44. SydneyFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Hey,
    1. I think that Meg thinks of hers elf as a delinquint, and sometimes I can relate to her because, you get frustrated, and people try to compare you to your parents

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  45. SydneyFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    2. I don't know why, but I imagine Mrs. Whatsit as a cranky older lady.

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  46. SydneyFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    3. I agree with Enia, I also wonder if Meg and Charles Wallace will go out with the guy they met it thw woods.

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  47. SydneyFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    4. I can relate to charles wallace because when I get around people I don't really like or don't know, I sort of act like I don't understand what is going on.

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  48. SydneyFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    5. I really don't think of anything strange

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  49. BrianaFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I agree with Serenity on Meg and her brither being different nobody is all the same so be who you are even if everyone else doesn't like it.Do what you fo if it satisfies you.

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  50. BrianaFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    If you heard that someone was making fun of your brother and sister and you were fed up for the day and could not take any more would you throw your books down and fight like Meg or peacfully walked home.
    Personaly I know how OI was feeling that day would effect my mood so I probably would have fought.

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  51. BrianaFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    1. Meg feels that she doesn't belong and that she is a piece of dirt and isn't needed. I never felt like Meg because I believe I was sent here for a purpose and a reason and I am not just another person that lives on this Earth with human kind.

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  52. NaKeya Harris- Rosenthall February 17, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    I agree with Demetris because in chapter 2, it seems as though so many secrets came out and so many people were tied to each secret.

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  53. NaKeya Harris- Rosenthall February 17, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    5) I don't understand how all of the sudden, the five- year old could talk in complete sentences.

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  54. AmberFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Megg feels she is a monster and is weird. I can't relate to her but my friend can, because she thinks she is odd too.

    Amber G

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  55. AmberFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    I agree with Kai, I feel instead of discussing about how deep ch. 2 is we should, discuss were her dad could be.

    Amber G

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  56. enia012February 18, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Mrs.Sullivan I thought the steeling sheets part was kind of because Mrs.Whatsit didn't know if the neighbor was going to use them or sell them to others. Also I think she could have asked because the neigbor might have gave them to her for an house warming gift

    Enia G.

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  57. hpspartansalldayFebruary 19, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Amari Brown

    1.Meg feels she is nothing. She feels unfortunate and like noone cares about her. I agree with Enia because thisis basically how she feels, like a monster. Mosters don't care about themselves and are alone.

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  58. J1A9M9O8February 19, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    5. Well the behavior that seems the stranges is charles wallace behavior. he seemed too nice and like most of the people that seem to be nice aren't as nice as you would imagine. An example is in a Shakespere play i read in 5th grade. the main character Macbeth betrayed his best friend Banquo for his own personal use. I am predicting that Charles Wallace will end up becoming the bad guy in the story.

    I agree with amber and nigel said about not relating to Meg.

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