Dear Class,

Before I post the assignment I wanted to say something. If you are behind on the reading right now, I expect you to catch up and finish. Class discussions are much richer if we are all on the same page, both literally and figuratively! Each and every one of you has great insights, and wonderful thoughts to share. I want to hear what all of you have to say, and in order for that to happen, you all have to work hard, do your best, and keep up with the reading. From here on in, I want to see every single one of you bring in all the homework every week, without exception. You are all extremely intelligent, and it's a joy to teach you. I have high expectations because I believe in all of you!

For this week, please finish the "Phantom Tollbooth," AND email at least one question to the author, AND at least one question to the illustrator using THE LINK PASTED BELOW. Be sure to bring a copy of the question to class next week, so I can see what you asked. I hope you get a reply! ALSO, please complete the handout I gave you in class.

Thanks!

http://www.npr.org/contact/backseatbookclubphantom.html