Darius' Favorite Part

My favorite part was when Percy cut off Medusa's head.

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?

Duchard's Favorite Part (a teacher's perspective)

"I liked the description of Ares."

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.

DeAndre's Favorite Part

"The Lightning Thief" is a wonderful book. My favorite part of the book is when Percy's mother turned Gabe into a statue.

Charles' Favorite Part

My favorite part in the story was when Percy and Medusa were fighting in the diner. My favorite part was when Medusa turned people into stone.

Daquan's Favorite Part

My favorite part was when Percy met his father, Poseidon, the god of the Sea.

Shequan's Favorite Part

"I listened to Sarah read the story, "The Lightning Thief".

We Finished "The Lightning Thief"!

Oh my gods, we finished "The Lightning Thief"! Our class patiently listened to the very last chapters of the book, and thoroughly enjoyed the very exciting conclusion. Wow!

Who really stole the lightning bolt?

Today we read chapters 18 and 19 in the book, "The Lightning Thief." Somebody stole the lightning bolt from Zeus and someone stole the Helm of Darkness from Hades.

The Underworld is a creepy place. It is not some place that we'd want to go to.

How can the big three be brothers? Did Kronos really eat them? We talked about how brothers can fight.