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Welcome to Ms Fortson's "Novel Thinking" Site

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Available for Questions: Tues. & Wed. 3 to 4

==**//With your classroom teacher, you completed a novel study of the book, IF SPICE COULD TALK. In your discussions you explored the use of a motif. You learned that the author uses the motif of a triangle to represent the theme of balance, or lack of balance, in the life of the protagonist. In this "Novel Thinking" experience you will focus on the broader concept of BALANCE .//**==

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 * //Just for fun, watch Tillman in the video clip linked below.//**

Step 1:
==__**Brainstorm**__: Through the //Discussion Page// we'll generate a list of every phrase we can think of that makes use of the word "balance." I'll start, followed by the first student on the class roster. Each student should contribute one phrase for each turn. There are no passes for the first three rounds. If you run out of ideas, use your life line, ask someone at home or make a phone call. You're not allowed to Google until the fourth round! ==