Choose Civility Book Club (CCBC)

Chapters 19 - 23

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What do you think it was like for Frita and Gabe when they were not friends anymore? Have you ever had a disagreement with a friend that resulted in the same way? How did it make you feel?

Chapters 13 - 18

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A lot has happened with the "liberation" plan since we last met. What do you think about the plan now? What is working and what is not working? Do you still think this was a good idea?

Chapters 7 - 12

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Wow, this book is amazing!!!!! In these chapters, we really see how Frita really intends to liberate or free Gabe.

As I read these chapters, I started thinking about the title. Gabriel is not in prison or locked away, so what does he need to be "freed" from? Who is keeping him locked away? What do my book club partners think about this?

Chapters 1 - 6

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How do you like the book so far? Can you relate to any of the characters personally?

Have you noticed any principles of civility being used yet? Or did you notice any incidents when a character could of used a principle of civility?

ANNOUNCEMENT AND UPDATES

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I am pleased and extremely excited to announce that we have chosen a book for our 2nd Annual Choose Civility Book Club. This year we will be reading The Liberation of Gabriel King by K.L. Going. Please visit http://www.kidsreads.com/reviews/039923991X.asp to read a synopsis of this book. I read this book over the past week of snow days and I have to say that people of all ages will enjoy this book and apply the lessons to their daily lives. You will not be disappointed.

****PLEASE NOTE: Due to weather related delays, we have changed the kickoff meeting from 2/19/10 to February 26, 2010 from 8:40am- 9:10am. I look forward to seeing everyone soon.

2nd ANNUAL CHOOSE CIVILITY BOOK CLUB

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I am very excited to announce that Atholton Elementary School will be holding the 2nd Annual Choose Civility Book Club (CCBC) .

This year we will be including all fourth and fifth grade students and parents, along with the staff of Atholton Elementary School, to participate in this great event. The purpose of this book club is to build relationships with staff, students, and parents, promote reading, and encourage the principles of civility through discussion and education.

Our first kickoff meeting is February 19, 2010 at 8:40am in the Atholton Elementary media center. We will have four Friday sessions in the month of March. Please look out for announcements in the Panther Press as well as the AES website for more information. I can't wait to see you all there!

THE END OF OUR JOURNEY TOGETHER!!!!!

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ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE OUR CHOOSE CIVILITY BOOK CLUB EXPERIENCE: Enlightening, Lifted Spirits, Intergeneration, Inspiring, Interesting, Respect, Happy, Forgiveness, New/Thought Provoking, Exciting, Encouraged

WOW! What a great time we had in our first Choose Civility Book Club. I would like to thank a few people who made this book club possible. First and foremost I send a huge thank you to the parents and students that joined this effort. Thank you for participating in the meetings and discussions. You're willingness to give up some of your mornings for meetings and working around your busy schedules to read the chapters and blog showed your dedication.

To my fellow colleagues, thank you for the support and your sacrifice of time in and out of school. Your participation didn't just speak volumes to me, but also demonstrated your passion for education to our community.

Last but certainly not least, thank you to the administration and office staff of Atholton Elementary School for allowing this opportunity to take place. The support that Mrs. Balter, Mrs. Anoff, and Mrs. Ford displayed were valuable and appreciated by all.

Chapter 10

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What was the best part of this book for you? If you could ask or tell the author one thing, what would it be?

Chapter 9

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If you were Rosemary's mother, how would you of handled the situation on pages 138-139? What would you say to Grace's father to help him adopt civility?

Chapter 8

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Why do you think Grace and Rosemary are attracting so many friends in this chapter? What civility traits do you think are attracting people to them?

What do you think about Grace's experience at Rosemary's Christmas Party? How did her perceptions play a part in her experience?

CHALLENGE

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For the next two weeks, I challenge you to choose one of the civility principles and make an effort to practice it daily. Record any specific moments that arise from this challenge and come prepared to share your experience at our April 3rd meeting.

Chapter 7

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How are Grace and Rosemary's situations alike? How are these similarities shaping their friendship?

Do you think Grace agrees with her father's behavior on pages 116 and 117? How should she deal with this?

Chapter 6

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Explain how Mr. Bob showed the civility principle, "think the best" in the events on page 89?

Chapter 5

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Have you ever had to be first at something new? How did it make you feel? Did you use any civility principles to get through it?

What principles of civility are Grace and Katherine lacking on pages 77-79? How could they correct it?

Chapter 4

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Have you ever encountered a "Mr. Keggley"? What civility principle(s) should he adopt?

Have you ever said anything to a friend you later regretted or broken a promise to someone you really care about? How should Rosemarie handle the situation?

Chapter 3

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In the event on pages 33-35, what civility principle is Rosemarie and her father displaying? Tell us about a time when you displayed this same principle in your life. How did it make you feel? What would you do if you found a cat in the same condition Rosemarie found the cat on the railroad track?

On pages 38-39, Rosemarie and J.J. have an encounter with the Hamiltons. Is it okay for Rosemarie and J.J. to be mean to the Hamiltons because they are mean to them? Why or why not? Do you think words hurt?

Chapter 2

2009-02-25T18:43:00.000-08:00

Do you think there will be a female president in the near future? Why or why not? Based on Rosemary and J.J.'s conversation on page 24, how do you think they would feel about our current president?

Chapter 1

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Tell us what you think of the characters so far? Can you relate to any of the characters? Why or why not?

Welcome

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Welcome to the CCBC blogger. This is a place for you to share your thoughts about the content that you are reading in A Friendship for Today. You can also post any questions or topics you wish to discuss during our book club meetings. Feel free to post as much as you want and remember to read and consider the posts of your fellow CCBC members. Thanks and I can't wait to see your posts:)