My favorite part was when Percy cut off Medusa's head.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Sarah's Favorite Part (a teacher's perspective)
I really liked the description of the camp- both the fun allusions to mythology (climbing the wall with lava flowing down, water nymphs in the lake, archery practice with the centaur's etc), but also the campfires and general comfort that Percy felt there. My students, for the most part, have never experienced summer camp and they experienced it for the first time through this story.
I was super surprised how much my students enjoyed the mythology in this story! As I've blogged, we've acted out a few myths, and presented "Perseus and Medusa" twice this year for the entire school! They have really "gotten" the myths-- and I hope to do more with them next year.
My absolute favorite part, though, and the reason that I chose this story for my students is that the hero is "one of us". My students may be more learning impaired than Percy, but many of them share Percy's struggles with ADHD and dyslexia. Percy also grew up without a dad (a background also shared by my students). Percy is a kind person, a good friend, a caring kid growing up into a compassionate young adult. By examining Percy's actions, my students have learned about problem solving, conflict resolution, and also are able to relate his actions to themselves. What would we do if we were Percy? And, when confronted with problems in our own lives, what would Percy do?
I was super surprised how much my students enjoyed the mythology in this story! As I've blogged, we've acted out a few myths, and presented "Perseus and Medusa" twice this year for the entire school! They have really "gotten" the myths-- and I hope to do more with them next year.
My absolute favorite part, though, and the reason that I chose this story for my students is that the hero is "one of us". My students may be more learning impaired than Percy, but many of them share Percy's struggles with ADHD and dyslexia. Percy also grew up without a dad (a background also shared by my students). Percy is a kind person, a good friend, a caring kid growing up into a compassionate young adult. By examining Percy's actions, my students have learned about problem solving, conflict resolution, and also are able to relate his actions to themselves. What would we do if we were Percy? And, when confronted with problems in our own lives, what would Percy do?
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Dawn's Favorite Part
In "The Lightning Thief," I liked that Annabeth had a cap that made her invisible. I also liked the scene where Percy fought Medusa. I liked Percy's mom because she was a nice mom.
Barbara's Favorite Part
I like the part of the book when Percy defended his mommy from Smelly Gabe. Percy's mom got hurt by Smelly Gabe. Percy gave his mom Medusa's head.
I also liked the part when Grover and Percy and Annabeth went to the restaurant and stepped up to doing a mission.
Pedro's Favorite Part
My favorite part of "The Lightning Thief" was when Grover was wearing the flying shoes. I liked the character, Grover, because he doesn't chase anyone and he is a good friend to Percy and Annabeth.
Kevin's Favorite Part
Percy and Ares fought in the water. The cops came. It looked like they were holding guns.
Percy jumped off of the arch into the water.
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