My English Project by Rebecca Felker https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys By Becky Felker 6th grade en-us 2016-03-14 16:24:39 UTC 2025-09-25 03:06:20 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.storage.googleapis.com/portrait/rose_close.jpg The Twenty- One Balloons By William Pène du Bois rfelker221 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/100838006   March 14, 2016
The book  is descriptive and interesting, but I didn't like how they showed Indians. The author made them say "this make good news for chief (p.25) This shows us a lesson.]]> 2016-03-14 16:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/100838006 Characters rfelker221 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/101121954 March 15/16 2016
Professor  Sherman and Mr.F are main characters. Mr. F meets William when he's stuck on an island in Krakatoa. This is a classic because it's relatable to people today.]]> 2016-03-15 17:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/101121954 Background Information rfelker221 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/101178099 March 17, 2016
William went on his journey, August 15 (p.29.) He longed to be alone and get away from his job.  This is a classic because it shows  different decisions people make.

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Are you a person that follows your dreams? In most classics (including this one) the book appeals to all ages teaching them a wide-spread of lessons on life and fantasy.

7  yes   7 no      ]]> 2016-03-17 20:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/101645487 Questions rfelker221 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/102110347  March 21, 2016
Prof. talks about his journey in America, wasn't he stuck on island? How can he  come out with twenty-one balloons if he left with one? This is a classic because it has many subtle questions in it.]]> 2016-03-21 21:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/102110347 Crossword Puzzle  rfelker221 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/102115106 March 22, 2016
Here is a crossword puzzle that I created. This is based on past tweets and general information. I hope you like it!]]> 2016-03-21 22:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/102115106 Why I chose this book rfelker221 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/102208987  March 22, 2016
I wanted to read this book because of the bright color of the cover. It popped out, as if I was in the story. Like other classics the cover can make you want to read the book.  ]]> 2016-03-22 14:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/102208987 Ending  rfelker221 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/102504106 March 23, 2016
William must jump off of twenty-one balloons into the Atlantic, all other citizens have their parachutes, and he doesn't. Classics, like this may have strange endings.


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 William was saved by a Captain  (why he was in the US).  Twenty-one balloons is the title since all  families had a balloon except him, these are answers to  subtle questions. ]]> 2016-03-23 21:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/102506841 Recommedation rfelker221 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/102682052 April 4/5, 2016
 Kids ages 8-11  would like this book. I liked seeing the imagination come to life by the author.  The book is great for engineers, if not it can be confusing and a little boring.  This  classic can be hard to follow. I would give this book a 90. The reason is it was to confusing.]]> 2016-03-24 20:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/102682052 Book reflecting author rfelker221 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/104177766 Some classics reflect how the author is feeling. I think that the author is trying to show that he wants to escape to a new world. This is shown when the main character doesn't tell his job to his new homeland.  (p.116)]]> 2016-04-05 16:39:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/104177766 Static and Dynamic Characters rfelker221 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/104467112 Classics have static and dynamic characters. Mr.F is  static since he always wants to keep the diamonds and the island  secret.  William  wanted to sell them  at first. (p.69)]]> 2016-04-06 20:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/104467112 Works Cited rfelker221 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/104476754 Bois, William Pène Du. "Chapter 2 "A Hero's Welcome Is Prepared"" The Twenty-one Balloons. New York: Viking, 1947. 25. Print. 
Chambellan, René: Newbery Medal. Image. Encyclopædia Britannica. Web. 8 Apr. 2016. <http://media1.school.eb.com/eb-media/87/108887-004-ECFDB43E.jpg>. 
"Du Bois, William Pène." Britannica School.Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2016. Web. 8 Apr. 2016. <http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/311074>.
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http://worksheets.theteacherscorner.net/make-your-own/crossword/crossword.php 
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]]> 2016-04-06 21:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/104476754 "Tagxedo" rfelker221 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/104833726 April 8, 2016
Here is a "Tagxedo" about the ending of 21 balloons by William Pène du Bois.]]> 2016-04-08 18:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/104833726 About the Author rfelker221 https://padlet.com/rfelker221/hheh8cm2i7ys/wish/104845572 April 8, 2016
William Pène du Bois won the Newbery Medal in 1948 for this book. He is known for his great drawings,  his father was an amazing artist. Classics may have famous authors.
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