Oct262008

POSTED AT 05:57 PM

This is the Blog Spot for Alison Hart's Gabriel's Horses You must read the entire book before you can add a comment here.
 
A meaningful Blog will include a variety of opinions and a rich discussion of a topic.  This Blog will give students a chance to share their unique views about this year's Bluebonnet books.
 
Here are some ideas for comments:
 
  • Is this book more about the Civil War, about slavery, or about horse racing?  Explain.
  • How did Gabriel change after he got his freedom?
  • Were you satisfied with the ending of the book?  Why or why not?
  • This book had a lot of characters in it.  Describe one minor character and why the author might have insisted on including that character in the book.

 

  • Once several students have shared their own comments, you may want to respond to those comments.  You may respond to your classmates with courtesy.  Make sure to add some sort of additional insight, though.  (Don't just say, "I agree.")
This is a password-protected, secure Blog.  Only Forest Creek Elementary students and staff members are authorized to read and use this site.
 
Happy Blogging! --Mrs. Smith
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Comments

 
  • Hannah M.

    Gabriel's Horses was surprising, how One-Arm and his raiders got defeated by kids, smarts, and yankees. The part when Gabriel's pa enlisted made me sad. But when Gabriel got free was the first good thing that happened to him, except when he got to ride Tenpenny in the race. I was scared when Gabriel was in the horses stall and he heard footsteps. I was surprised that it was Master Giles! I am wondering what happens next, so I can't wait to read the next book in the series!

    1/14/2009 8:58:59 PM
  • Nick M.

    This book is very exciting and climatic, especially when he is in the horse races. It teaches you a lot about slavery and the hard times faced then.

    2/9/2009 9:46:16 AM
 

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