The BFG Global Read Aloud 2016 by Mrs. Griffin https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8 Post questions, comments, and thoughts from your class discussion after reading each week. Don't forget to note your grade and location @MrsGriffinCSE en-us 2016-09-18 22:06:31 UTC 2025-10-17 14:38:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/aws/14413318/674fef39a1058e1553ffe4cb4e82f6ca/GRA2016.png We are a 5th Grade Class in Burlington, MA getting excited for BFG! vburns https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/127401705 2016-09-29 20:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/127401705 We are 2 grade 6 classes in Saldanha, South Africa. We can't wait to get started and make new friends debiduplessis https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/127437446 Excited to connect!

]]> 2016-09-30 04:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/127437446 cpreston https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/127979734 We are a year 4 class from South London, UK. We are looking forward to speaking to lots of classes from around the world!

Us as well!]]> 2016-10-03 18:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/127979734 Ms. Kardin from Augusta, WI.  I was surprised that none of my 4th graders have seen the movie which should make it more fun.  jkardin https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128015721 That is surprising. We are excited to connect - we read the first two chapters today.

]]> 2016-10-03 20:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128015721 We are in Canada and excited to read and share ideas about The BFG! lori_oliverio https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128219209 2016-10-04 15:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128219209 After reading the first three chapters, what four adjectives do you think would best describe Sophie's personality?  megbg76 https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128366101 2016-10-05 01:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128366101 rkaempf https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128376786 We are 3rd graders in Fort Worth, Texas. We are excited to connect with all of you!]]> 2016-10-05 04:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128376786 Miss Girling from Winnipeg, Manitoba. We are working on CONNECTIONS and PREDICTIONS with our Global Read Aloud. https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128470500 We connected with this book by talking about being up late and how this makes us feel. We predict that Sophie is going to have an adventure!]]> 2016-10-05 13:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128470500 Winni Cabrera, 2nd Grade Class, Saipan, Northern Marianas Islands, Pacific Ocean https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128473602 We have read the first three chapters and the students are hooked! Reflection Journals help them visualize and recall what happened so far. They want to keep going! ]]> 2016-10-05 13:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128473602 Grade Two- American School of Doha https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128485083 4 Adjectives to describe Sophie: orphaned, scared, kidnapped, and curious.]]> 2016-10-05 13:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128485083 Visualizations jenniferbond https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128513929 Our students from Walled Lake, MI are using the details in the text to create portraits of the Giant. ]]> 2016-10-05 15:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128513929 eripston https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128518279 We are third graders in New Jersey and we are super excited to be a involved with Global Read Aloud!  We are starting the BFG today!]]> 2016-10-05 15:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128518279 25 Second Grade Students in Hammond, IN drblizniak https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128530484 My kids can't wait to get to the next chapter. They are so excited about this book!]]> 2016-10-05 15:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128530484 Mrs.Johnson' 2nd grade ejohnson48 https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128546421 We are so excited to be connecting with people all over the world!
Oakhurst Elementary
Oakhurst, California


]]> 2016-10-05 16:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128546421 Hello from Collingswood, New Jersey ikinkler https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128559887 We're a third grade class from Collingswood, New Jersey and we love the GRA! We are having a blast connecting with kids from all over the world.  My students will be responding to your question regarding Sophie's character traits as we have completed the first three chapters and we have developed some theories:) ]]> 2016-10-05 16:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128559887 Charlotte from NJ https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128573824 I think Sophie's character traits are  brave, strong,
smart, and adventuress. 
Because who would go  to a window with a creepy big person outside of it?!?! I think she is definitely Brave! I definitely would not go outside or look out side. But i think the giant person might just be a little nice! ]]> 2016-10-05 17:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128573824 Massimo from NJ https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128573827                                                 I think sophies personality trats are brave,nice,funny,curious and smart.]]> 2016-10-05 17:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128573827 Bryce from  nj               brave,adveteres,courous Qoiros  https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574111 2016-10-05 17:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574111 Chloe NJ #BeKind  https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574459 I think Sophie is adventurous, curious, brave,sweet,kind,and determan   ]]> 2016-10-05 17:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574459 winter  from NJ https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574521 Brave\kind\smart\curious funny\nice.]]> 2016-10-05 17:22:52 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574521 Josiah from NJ https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574534 I think Sophie determined,
brave, adventures, and happy. ]]> 2016-10-05 17:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574534 Sophia from NJ               I think Sophie is a sweet caring little girl.She is very brave and adventurous.   https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574710 2016-10-05 17:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574710 Phelan from NJ #BFG https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574718 I think Sophie is very brave, adventurous, nice and kind. ]]> 2016-10-05 17:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574718 Trevor from NJ https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574720 I think Sophie is Adventures and Brave , Nice , careful. # BFG]]> 2016-10-05 17:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574720 Mackenzie from NJ #BEKIND https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574745 I think Sophie is brave,adventures spellbound cures ]]> 2016-10-05 17:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574745 Max from NJ https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574812 I think that Sophies charechter traits are advenrtureuos , brave, curios and smart.]]> 2016-10-05 17:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574812 Lilly NJ #BFG  #bekind https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574913 Sophie is Brave,Adventures, not scared, caring, nice, friendship, curious, sweet,loving, friendly,does not freak out, fearless,  ]]> 2016-10-05 17:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128574913 Celia from NJ https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128575024 Sophie is brave because she dosn't freak out as most would. Sophie is freidly because she does not scream and try yo  ]]> 2016-10-05 17:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128575024 Adrian from NJ  https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128575050 I think Sophie is brave ,adventurous,curious,and fun loving   ]]> 2016-10-05 17:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128575050 zinny from NJ https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128575138 soiphe is determend 
advecheris brave and a loner.]]> 2016-10-05 17:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128575138 Leah from N.J https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128575149 I think sophie is BRAVE, NICE, CLEVER, and ADVENTERIS!]]> 2016-10-05 17:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128575149 BFG https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128575155 I love the book so far!!!! :)]]> 2016-10-05 17:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128575155 Owen from NJ  https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128575407 sophie is, nice ,curious, smart, cool. ]]> 2016-10-05 17:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128575407 Chase from NJ # BFG https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128575918 she is not scared]]> 2016-10-05 17:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128575918  Trevor from NJ https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128577169
I think Sophie is Adventures and Nice , brave , Careful
 
]]> 2016-10-05 17:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128577169 We are a fifth grade class in Iowa. We are excited to share our thoughts with everyone! Mrs_Best https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128687706 2016-10-06 05:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128687706 Mr. Carroll https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128762699 We are a 5th grade class in Roanoke, VA. My kids are loving the BFG so far. How are you using nonsense words with your students?]]> 2016-10-06 11:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128762699 We are a grade two class in Doha, Qatar. We are also excited to read the BFG and share ideas https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128766292 2016-10-06 11:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128766292 Hello BFG Readers, we are a 5th Grade class reading the BFG and excited to connect with other wonderful readers! alicia_kelly https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128825230 2016-10-06 14:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128825230 We are a grade 3 class in Tillsonburg Ontario Canada.  We are excited to read more of the BFG. Our favourite part so far is when the BFG kidnaps Sophie.  We are wondering where in the world the giants live. fizziwig2008 https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128873922 2016-10-06 16:01:43 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128873922 https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128878503 Hello. We are Grade 3/4's from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We think Sophie is courageous and brave. We are having a tough time coming up with two other adjectives. We haven't learned enough about her just yet. We are looking forward to learning more about her.]]> 2016-10-06 16:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128878503 Mrs. B https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128894011 Four adjectives to describe Sophie's personality: curious, stubborn, observant, and worrisome (but also brave)]]> 2016-10-06 16:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128894011 kkramarev https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128912228 We are a 6th grade class from Newtown, Pennsylvania.
We are excited to read The BFG and interact with students from around the world!  

]]> 2016-10-06 17:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/128912228 Mrs. Fowler's 3rd grade in Raleigh Nc https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129117043 We love all of the details that Roald Dahl has in the story we can really picture it in our minds. Like the Sky was as red as Blood . We are very excited to keep reading.]]> 2016-10-07 13:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129117043 The four adjectives to describe Sophie's personality would include Brave, Talkative, Peculiar, & Understanding alicia_kelly https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129139290 2016-10-07 14:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129139290 Why do you think the BFG can hear children's dreams and talks funny? alicia_kelly https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129141274 2016-10-07 14:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129141274 We are 6th graders from Newtown, Pennsylvania, USA. We are looking forward to talking about the BFG with other students from around the world. kristopley https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129256189 2016-10-07 22:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129256189 3rd grade in Edison, NJ jennifer_b_soto https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129260469 My students are loving The BFG and can't see what is going to happen next.  The words that they used to describe Sophie are frightened, curious,  worried, and brave.

]]> 2016-10-08 01:38:53 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129260469 Paxton from NJ 3rd grade https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538487 Sophie is really nice and brave because she is with a big giant and she did not cry once and she did not scream once  and she did not freakout and it has Good details I love the book so far it is one of my favorite dooks]]> 2016-10-10 15:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538487 Henry, from Stoy, NJ https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538527 Sophie is Brave, Nice, and curious. Sophie  is brave for going up to the window and   looking outside. When she got taken she was nice to the BFG and was curious of what he eats and what he will do with her. She is also scared. She is scared of getting eaten by the other giants beside the BFG. She saw the BFG so the BFG is keeping her forever because he doesn't want her to tell the world about him and so the Giants don't get hunted. She said that it f the BFG hadn't taken her she would've told everybody that she saw a giant. So I don't think Sophie is trustworthy but she may be. She was an orphan but now I think of the BFG as Sophie's parent.

]]> 2016-10-10 15:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538527 I'm aiden from stoy school! https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538534 I think that Sophie' cariter trade is nice,kind and brave.]]> 2016-10-10 15:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538534 Luke P from Stoy school Haddon Township NJ https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538567 I think Sophie's very brave!]]> 2016-10-10 15:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538567 Allen 3D https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538570 Sophie's very brave she is entering the world of the Giants she is not scared to look outside of her window when someone culosle is out side getting closer and closer to her I know I would be scared how is she not?!?! I though her life was on the line but it was gust fine and the details are so good but the bfg is different then all the other giants ]]> 2016-10-10 15:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538570 Aidan in  Haddon Township NJ https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538572 I think Sophie traits are bravery kindness and adventurous .

]]> 2016-10-10 15:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538572 Molly W from NJ 3rd grade  https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538595 If I could choose a few character traits about Sophie they would be brave, balence, steady, a dreamer, and smart. I also think she can be inspiring too!]]> 2016-10-10 15:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538595 Tyler from Haddon Township, New Jersey, 3rd grade https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538610 I think Sophie's nice because she didn't yell at the giant for taking her or she didn't call him negative things. If that was me I would force the giant to bring me back to home. I would make a promise to not tell anyone that giants exist. I would be scared and sad. I don't know how she's not forcing the giant to come home. She's probably the bravest kid ever! I'm not that brave but if I was Sophie I would not be scared and sad.

]]> 2016-10-10 15:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538610 Marin 3D NJ https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538614 I think she is brave freaked out and nervous. I think Sophie is brave because she is not even scared.I think she is freaked out because she just got carried to a cave. I think she is nervous because she might get etan by the gients.]]> 2016-10-10 15:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538614 William 3rd grade https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538619 I think Sophie personally is brave from being kidnapped from a unknown tall thing and is high up but not crying. Different she is up at 3:00 while everyone else is asleep. Orphan there is nothing about parents and she sleeps with lots of other kids. Knows stuff because she saw the giant.

]]> 2016-10-10 15:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538619 Aidan NJ Haddon Stoy sohool https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538622 I think Sophie is brave, curious, adventurous, and scard. She brave because she never cried. Sophie curious about the Gient. She adventures because she wanted to esplor the cave. She scard because she got capchered.]]> 2016-10-10 15:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538622 LUCA https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538639 I think that the BFG is nice because he takes care of Sophie. I think that the BFG is nice.Sophie is scared because when the BFG stole Sophie.]]> 2016-10-10 15:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538639 Blake from haddon township NJ https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538641 I thing here traits are Brave, smart, trustworthy, and caring]]> 2016-10-10 15:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538641 Sienna in Haddontownship Nj https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538649 I think sophie is super brave I would of cried but sophie did not or I
Would hide but she went to the window. I love the book.]]> 2016-10-10 15:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538649 Cameron from NJ 26cspencer https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538663 Brave, thoughtful, kind, she might be scared. Sophie is brave because she has not cried yet. She has not said anything mean about the BFG. She got carried by the BFG.]]> 2016-10-10 15:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538663 Jake  3rd grade NJ https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538682 I If I was Sophie I would be scared but I think Sophie is really brave to face the BFG.]]> 2016-10-10 15:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538682 James from third grade  https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538857 Sophie was very frightened when she was trapped by the giant.
She was relieved that the giant was nice.
Sophie was scared when the giant told her about the other giants that eat humans. I think in the beginning Sophie should not have lock out the curtains because if she did not then she would still be at the orphan with all the other kids. When she saw the giant coming to her I liked her idea of hiding under her blankets. Everyone is loving the bag even the teacher. Some people predicted that bfg means big friendly giant. One part of the story I was scared a little when the giant said your living here for the rest of your life. I think that she is in the middle of the night going to sneak out of the place and go back to her orphan.
I think that the next chapter is going to be about how she might try to ascape.]]> 2016-10-10 15:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129538857 Luke from third grade https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129539165 I think Sophie's character traits are adventures,brave,kind, and nice. I would not have been looking out the window! If I was scooped up with the giant hand l would jump right out!]]> 2016-10-10 15:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129539165 3rd Grade Teacher from New Jersey ldugan2 https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129539863 I believe Sophie is very brave and intelligent. She hasn't cried yet or showed she may be scared when talking with the BFG. If that were me, I would be trembling and probably have a few fearful tears! She is smart and quick thinking, especially when she knows not to make the BFG angry. My 3rd graders think she may be an orphan since there is no mention of her parents and she lives with a lot of other kids. We are loving the book so far!]]> 2016-10-10 15:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129539863 3rd grade class from Hammond, Indiana (USA) jatrubach https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129550753 Our class is describing Sophie's character traits.  So far, we have come up with curious, sneaky, scared/afraid, nervous, horrified... time for the next chapter!]]> 2016-10-10 15:39:01 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129550753 Mrs du Plessis 6th grade class, Saldanaha, South Africa debiduplessis https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129614609 We got back from vacation today. We are very excited about the book. We think that Sophie is very brave, inquisitive, scared and clever. She thinks about what she is going through and doesn't just give up.]]> 2016-10-10 19:09:00 UTC https://padlet.com/megbg76/5jyxszkr9co8/wish/129614609