#6. What creature attacks Griffin when he’s in the house? Give at least three descriptions the author gives us for the creature.
A bat attacks Griffin when he was at the Rockford house.
#7. How do you think Griffin felt when he found the baseball card in the desk drawer?
I think he felt happy,excited,and grateful because it was a 1920 baseball card.
#18. Why do you think Griffin accepts only $120 for the Babe Ruth card?
Griffin only takes hundred twenty dollars because he thought it wasn`t valuable.
Tiffany
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Greetings from Gordon K
Hi, guys. Thanks so much for letting me nose in on your SWINDLE blog. I'm really glad you've been having such a good time with the book.
This is a great chance for me to get a glimpse into the minds of my readers, and learn what you consider the good parts and the not-so-good parts.
I'm looking forward to my visit to Evans. I can't believe it's only a couple of weeks away - it feels as if Mr. Hershey and I have been planning this forever.
See you soon - and keep on posting your comments about SWINDLE. I'll be watching.
Gordon Korman
PS: Did you know that I've already started working on a SWINDLE sequel? It's called ZOOBREAK, and it's going to come out in fall 2009. I'll give you the lowdown when I see you at Evans ...
This is a great chance for me to get a glimpse into the minds of my readers, and learn what you consider the good parts and the not-so-good parts.
I'm looking forward to my visit to Evans. I can't believe it's only a couple of weeks away - it feels as if Mr. Hershey and I have been planning this forever.
See you soon - and keep on posting your comments about SWINDLE. I'll be watching.
Gordon Korman
PS: Did you know that I've already started working on a SWINDLE sequel? It's called ZOOBREAK, and it's going to come out in fall 2009. I'll give you the lowdown when I see you at Evans ...
Question #25
Draw an advertisement for the SmartPick. Use details from the story to help you “sell” it.
Answered by: Ben
Answered by: Ben
Question 30
What would you do if you found out you had sold something to someone, but didn't get a good deal on it?
If we found out we sold something to someone but didn't get a good deal on it we would gather our friends and try to get the thing back. But if that does not work we would try to do something else. We would also get very mad because the person tricked us into something they wanted.
Cassy, Allison, and Marisa
If we found out we sold something to someone but didn't get a good deal on it we would gather our friends and try to get the thing back. But if that does not work we would try to do something else. We would also get very mad because the person tricked us into something they wanted.
Cassy, Allison, and Marisa
Question # 27
How does Griffin feel about the Smartpick?
Griffin does not like the SmartPick because his dad put a lot of money towards it. Griffin also thinks that if his dad did not make the SmartPick they would still be able to stay at his house.
Victoria, Kautia, Evans, and Jonghyun
Griffin does not like the SmartPick because his dad put a lot of money towards it. Griffin also thinks that if his dad did not make the SmartPick they would still be able to stay at his house.
Victoria, Kautia, Evans, and Jonghyun
Question # 28
Why is the baseball card valuable?
The baseball card is valuable because it was made in 1920 when Babe Ruth was wearing a Red Sox jersey. This is important because after he was playing for the Red Sox, he was traded to the Yankees. There were very few of these cards.
William, Morgan, and Rachel
The baseball card is valuable because it was made in 1920 when Babe Ruth was wearing a Red Sox jersey. This is important because after he was playing for the Red Sox, he was traded to the Yankees. There were very few of these cards.
William, Morgan, and Rachel
Question # 26
How does Mr. Bing's decision to work full time on the Smart Pick affected his family?
Mr. Bing's decision to work full time on the Smart Pick affected his family because when he took the time off work, they started losing money. They started losing money because Mr. Bing quit his job and he started using his family's savings to make ends meet. When they lost all the money they couldn't pay for their house so they had no choice but to try to sell their house.
Connor and Johathon
Mr. Bing's decision to work full time on the Smart Pick affected his family because when he took the time off work, they started losing money. They started losing money because Mr. Bing quit his job and he started using his family's savings to make ends meet. When they lost all the money they couldn't pay for their house so they had no choice but to try to sell their house.
Connor and Johathon
Question #29
How does Griffin feel when he sees Palomino talking about the card on TV?
Griffin felt that after the things he did to find the rare Babe Ruth card, he felt Swindle should give it back, or he will steal the card back. He will do it to help his family with the money problems.
Answered by: Colton, Olivia, and Anastasia
Griffin felt that after the things he did to find the rare Babe Ruth card, he felt Swindle should give it back, or he will steal the card back. He will do it to help his family with the money problems.
Answered by: Colton, Olivia, and Anastasia
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Question # 24
Griffin’s father, Mr. Bing, is an inventor. Do you think his style of thinking has influenced Griffin? Why or why not?
Griffins father's style of thinking has influenced Griffin because he tries to come up with a plan to solve any problem.
Answered by: Cymonne and Jacob
Griffins father's style of thinking has influenced Griffin because he tries to come up with a plan to solve any problem.
Answered by: Cymonne and Jacob
Question # 23
The SmartPick fruit picker is described as a “prototype”. What do you think this means?
A prototype means an experimental project.
Answered by: Kellie, Ashley, and Evan
A prototype means an experimental project.
Answered by: Kellie, Ashley, and Evan
Question # 22
Griffin split his profit with Ben. What does this say about Griffin?
We think Griffin is a good friend and he is fair. This showed when he split his profit with Ben.
Answered by: Brian, Lesly, and Creshawn
We think Griffin is a good friend and he is fair. This showed when he split his profit with Ben.
Answered by: Brian, Lesly, and Creshawn
Question # 21
Draw a picture of Griffin and Ben trying to lift the safe in Palomino’s store. Write three sentences that describe why they can’t do it.
Griffin and Ben could not lift up the safe because it was bolted to the floor. The safe was also very heavy. Griffin and Ben were too weak.
Answered by: Gabby and Austin
Griffin and Ben could not lift up the safe because it was bolted to the floor. The safe was also very heavy. Griffin and Ben were too weak.
Answered by: Gabby and Austin
Question # 20
List three forms of security Palomino uses in his store. Why do you think he has all these things?
The three forms of security Palomino uses are wired cases, cameras, and guard dogs. All the stuff in his store is worth a lot of money.
Answerd by: Tyler, Ronan, and Delaney
The three forms of security Palomino uses are wired cases, cameras, and guard dogs. All the stuff in his store is worth a lot of money.
Answerd by: Tyler, Ronan, and Delaney
Questions # 19
Imagine that you had a rare Star Trek figure from 1966. Would you try selling it to Palomino or not?
I would not sell my Star Track figure because it is worth so much money and it is a collectible. Palomino might try to rip me off.
Answered by: Daniel, Kevin, and Bailey
I would not sell my Star Track figure because it is worth so much money and it is a collectible. Palomino might try to rip me off.
Answered by: Daniel, Kevin, and Bailey
Question 1 and 2
1.Some words that describe Griffin are brave, boy with plans, and unstoppable!
2.I think Ben is a loyal to Griffin because Ben is Griffin friend and he doesn't want to let Griffin down.
2.I think Ben is a loyal to Griffin because Ben is Griffin friend and he doesn't want to let Griffin down.
Question 1 AND 2.
1. I would describe Griffin as loyal, creative, nonquitter, courageous, honest, and trustworthy.
2. I think Ben is loyal to Griffin because they`re best friends that would do anything for each other.
2. I think Ben is loyal to Griffin because they`re best friends that would do anything for each other.
Question # 8
Draw a picture of the Babe Ruth baseball card, using the book's details to help you. Write a list of all the details that you used.
On the back it had a loaf of bread, and said Top Dog Bakery Products. It showed the baseball player shouldering his bat. His name was at the bottom. (George Herman (Babe) Ruth.)
Anwered by, Matthew, Richard, and Quinn
On the back it had a loaf of bread, and said Top Dog Bakery Products. It showed the baseball player shouldering his bat. His name was at the bottom. (George Herman (Babe) Ruth.)
Anwered by, Matthew, Richard, and Quinn
Question #10
What does Griffin plan to do with the baseball card when he finds it?
Griffin plans to sell it at Palomino's Emporium soon and split it in half with Ben. He plans to somehow give the money to his parents because they have money problems.
Answered by: Zach, Dani, Collin, and Annabel
Griffin plans to sell it at Palomino's Emporium soon and split it in half with Ben. He plans to somehow give the money to his parents because they have money problems.
Answered by: Zach, Dani, Collin, and Annabel
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Question #16
Draw a picture of Palomino, based on the descriptions the author uses. List the descriptions below.
Palomino is short, stocky and suprisingly young.
Answered by: Kali, Mark and Kayla
Palomino is short, stocky and suprisingly young.
Answered by: Kali, Mark and Kayla
Question #13
Draw the outside of Palomino's Emporium of Collectibles. Write 3 sentences that describe it.
It has a lot of trees because they hide in trees.
It has a security system where you punch in the code.
It has a guard dog named Luther.
Answered by: Alec, Sabik and Andrew
It has a lot of trees because they hide in trees.
It has a security system where you punch in the code.
It has a guard dog named Luther.
Answered by: Alec, Sabik and Andrew
Question #15
Who is Tom Dufferin, and what do you think is his opinion about kids? Use details from the book to support your answer.
Tom Dufferin likes money and valuables more than two little children. He says "this is not a toy store". He thinks the children are unrefined.
Answered by: Natalie, Kaylynn and Daniel
Tom Dufferin likes money and valuables more than two little children. He says "this is not a toy store". He thinks the children are unrefined.
Answered by: Natalie, Kaylynn and Daniel
Question #18
Why do you think Griffin accepts only $120 for the Babe Ruth card?
He only accepts $120 because Swindle only wants them to have $120. Swindle says that the card is a fake.
Answerd by: Melinda, Ian and Kaitlynn
He only accepts $120 because Swindle only wants them to have $120. Swindle says that the card is a fake.
Answerd by: Melinda, Ian and Kaitlynn
Question #14
The author describes Palomino's store to be as welcoming and warm as a "bank vault". Why do you think Griffin choses this store to sell his baseball card?
We think Griffin chooses this store because Mr. Palomino wants his store to be welcoming and warm as a bank vault and we think Griffin likes that.
Answered by: Brooke, Mark, and Ariella
We think Griffin chooses this store because Mr. Palomino wants his store to be welcoming and warm as a bank vault and we think Griffin likes that.
Answered by: Brooke, Mark, and Ariella
Question #12
How do you think Ben feels when he and Griffin escape from the old Rockford house?
Ben and Griffin felt very terrified because a big wrecking ball was going to hit them. The house is going to be destroyed because it is old and not used.
Answered by: Kelly, Luke, and Ankit
Ben and Griffin felt very terrified because a big wrecking ball was going to hit them. The house is going to be destroyed because it is old and not used.
Answered by: Kelly, Luke, and Ankit
Question #9
How do you think Griffin and Ben felt when they woke up the morning of the demolition?
The one feeling that Griffin and Ben felt was scared because they have never been in this house before. The second feeling that Griffin and Ben felt was suprised because they did not get hurt and no one came. The last feeling that Griffin and Ben felt was confused because they didn't know where they were.
Answered by: Kayla, Chaney, and Dominique
The one feeling that Griffin and Ben felt was scared because they have never been in this house before. The second feeling that Griffin and Ben felt was suprised because they did not get hurt and no one came. The last feeling that Griffin and Ben felt was confused because they didn't know where they were.
Answered by: Kayla, Chaney, and Dominique
Question #7
How do you think Griffin felt when he found the baseball card in the drawer?
Griffin thought it was the best time of his life. He could not wait to go see how much it was worth.
Answered by: Jeremy and Abanoub
Griffin thought it was the best time of his life. He could not wait to go see how much it was worth.
Answered by: Jeremy and Abanoub
Question #11
Do you think that Griffin stole the card out of the house?
Yes, and no. Since Griffin found it, he deserves it. But Swindle bought it, so it's rightfully his. But Griffin had the right to "steal" the card. I wouldn't call it stealing though. I mean, Swindle saw that Griffin had it first, so he tricked Griffin into selling it. Pretty much, he took back what is his.
Answered by: Natalie and Samantha
Yes, and no. Since Griffin found it, he deserves it. But Swindle bought it, so it's rightfully his. But Griffin had the right to "steal" the card. I wouldn't call it stealing though. I mean, Swindle saw that Griffin had it first, so he tricked Griffin into selling it. Pretty much, he took back what is his.
Answered by: Natalie and Samantha
Monday, October 13, 2008
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