This week we had our Jr. Great Books discussion on "The Happy Lion". Many students from both schools had not read the book at home a second time or completed the questions. I sent a note home to parents to be signed if they didn't have their assignment completed. Please make sure your child is reading the story a second time at home.
We started our discussion by deciding what the definition of a good friend is. The students had many great ideas including, someone who helps you, someone who plays with you, someone who cares about you, etc...
Then we talked about why the townspeople acted the way they did when the lion was out on the street. I asked them why they felt the townspeople needed to use force to capture the lion when they all thought he was such a happy lion in the zoo. And why Francios just went right up to the lion and said, "Bonjour, Happy Lion" and escorted him back to the zoo without any fear of the lion. We tried to tie this back to friendship and asked if they believed that the townspeople were truly the Happy Lion's friends.
They wrote this final answer on a sheet of paper and turned it in. It was a great discussion, but in both groups we were a bit rushed for time. Hopefully as we get into the routine of coming each week, we will end up with a longer class period!
Next week we will be reading "Arap Sang and the Cranes". Be looking for the story and questions to come home so you can work with your child to complete them.
Thanks for your help with this unit!!
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