a+walk+to+rememberr

=// A w a l k t o r e m e m b er  //  = = ........B y  Nicholas  S p a r k s     = =**__ December 4, 2009 __** =





 In this first part of the book we have been introduced to some characters. The two main characters are Jamie Sullivan and Landon Carter. They are both high school students who have known each other, but never seemed to become friends. They were very different people. Landon Carter is the typical popular high school student and Jamie is a very reserved and quiet girl. She isn't popular and is always away from everyone else in her school. She doesn't seem to ever care what she looks like. We were also introduced to different characters like Jamie's father, Hegbert who is very religious and is a widow father. Also, got to know what type of person Landon's dad was before he died. How he was never close to Landon and was never home to even raise his only son. We now know what type of people all of these characters are who we got introduce to. Our meeting this week went very well. We had Kristina bring in food and talked about the book and how cute the part is were up to. We all were excited to read this because of how enjoyable the story line is and we can't wait what else is to come.

 Questions(Nicky Tintle)
 1. Who are the main characters? Landon, Jamie, Hergbert, Eric, & Angela. 2. What is Jamie's personality like? Very kind, confident, doesnt care what people think about her, and willing to help anyone in need. 3. Do you think Landon is going to fall in-love with her? Why? Yes. Because hes going to realize how good of a person she is and how much he really means to her underneath everything. 4. How do you think Hergbert feels about Landon? He doesnt like him at all. He thinks he is very irresponsible and is not good for Jamie.

=__ December 11, 2009 __ = 

Language and Group Meeting: (Nicky Tintle)
 This week, for book club, we were talking about the language within the text of the story. nonee of the words were uncomprehending to us. the language of the story is very relateable, almost as if weer talking to the main characters in person. They way Sparks has the characters talk is how teenagers would talk. the group meeting went well, we discussed a lot about what happened with Landon and Jamie. he asked her out to the dance,and they went together. Landon admits, he could have had a better time, but he was happy to be with Jamie. He notcies how good of a person Jamie is when she helps Landons' drunk friend in the bathroom. she threw up, and being the good person Jamie was she went and helped her.

Questions(Kristina Boele)
 1. Why do you think Landon accepted to to do the play with Jamie? We think he is starting to really like jamie. 2. Why do you think Landon is embarrased to be with Jamie? because she is not apart of thte popular crowd. 3. Do you think Landon's feelings for Angela are still around? -In a way, i think he cares for her, but not enough to love her again.

=__ December 18, 2009 __ = 

Food ( Nicky Tintle)
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<span style="color: #604a9e; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Mood/Tone and Group Meeting ( Kristina Boele)
<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> In chapter seven, Jamie begins asking Landon to walk her home after play practice. He finds that wierd concerning their town is so safe, but her home is on the way to his, so he doesn’t know how to say no. They talk about the play while they are walking and Landon is reminded about how everyone but him is so excited about it. They think it’s going to be the best performance ever. We think Jamie is starting to like Landon. The begining of chapter eight, it is the night of the play and Landon has to apologize to jamie about his outburst. he says he will make it up to her. In chapter nine we find out that the play is a success, and landon wants to drive Jamie home that night. The play and Christmas Eve at the orphanage are the ending experiences which make Landon Carter realize that he is in love with Jamie.

<span style="color: #604a9e; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Questions(Nicky Costabile)
1.Why was Landon's mom so surprised to find out from Jamie that it was his idea to perform for the orphans? - She obviously knew it was unlike him and also considering it really wasn't his idea. It was his friends telling Jamie it was his idea just to egg him on to get a laugh out of it.

2. Why didn't there plan succeed in order to perform for the orphans? - The man at the front desk explained to them how Christmas is hard enough at the orphanage and reminding the kids what there missing would be to hard to watch.

3. What happened when Landon asked Jamie why she always carried here bible? - She explained to him that it was her mothers and she always had it with her and when she died her father carried the bible and her(Jamie) out of the hospital.

4. Who showed up one of the times when Landon was walking home Jamie after the practices? - Eric and Margret showed up in their car. Eric was being obnoxious as usual and got the word around school that next day that they walked home together.

5. Why do you think Landon yelled at Jamie for the first time? -He yelled at her because he almost didn't know what to do anymore. Everyone is bothering him about something he is doing for Jamie and he just wishes he never even started. He also wishes he could just have his friends stop talking bout him.

=__<span style="color: #4f63b2; font-family: Georgia,serif;">January 8, 2009 __= <span style="color: #4f63b2; font-family: Georgia,serif;">

<span style="color: #604a9e; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> **Images and Themes: Group Meeting(Nicky Costabile)**
One of the main themes of this book seems to be all about caring. Jamie's character is one of the most caring people and no matter how mean someone is to her, she will still care for them. For example, that one time Landon walked her home from practice he flipped out on her and let out all his mean feelings of frustration, she may have been so upset, but she still thanked him for walking her home. This book is all about to no judge people and get to know them for who they truly are. Landon always used to never pay attention to Jamie and just thought she was weird, but because now he knows who she truly is he likes her. The main images of this book are always almost very calm because of how relaxed Jamie always is. I always picture Jamie and Landon always very peacefully talking because no matter what Jamie is always very sweet. Today on January 8th we had a good book club! Kristina brought in our usual buffalo pretzels and Arizona iced tea and we all enjoyed it. We all love this book so much because of how interesting it is and all of the good messages you get out of reading this.

<span style="color: #604a9e; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> **Questions(Nicky Tintle)**
//<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1. How do you think Landon and Jamie's relationship is?

2. What do you think is going to happen next?

3. How do you think Landon feels about being seen with Jamie in front of his friends?

4. Do you like how the story is going. Explain why or why not?

5. Do you think Landon is falling in love with Jamie?

6. Why do you think Jamie never told Landon about her leukemia?

7. Do you think Jamie feels the same way about Landon?

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=<span style="color: #4f63b2; font-family: Georgia,serif;">January 15, 2009 =

<span style="color: #604a9e; font-family: Georgia,serif;">**Questions(Kristina Boele)**
//<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">1. Why do you think Jamie never told Landon about her leukemia?

2. Do you think Jamie feels the same way about Landon?

3. Do you think because of Landon praying for a miracle, its going to happen?

4. Do you think Landon is going to become more religious because of Jamie?

5. How do you feel about the ending? //