It's boring here so I'll just talk about my fav. movie and book "HOLES'

Well I'll say some lines from the book 'Holes' by Louis Sachar

"Somtimes a camper will try to be bitten by a scorpion, or even a small rattlesnake. Then he will spend a day or two recovering in his tent, insted of having to dig a hole out on the lake.

But you don't want to be bitten by a yellow-spotted lizared. That's the worst thing that can happen to you. You will die a slow painful death. Always because there's nothing anyone can do for you anymore."

                                                    Introduction:

Welcome Campers! You are a member of Group D here at Camp Green Lake. This is not an ordinary camp. There will be no camp songs, no roasting marshmellows over a campfire, and no swimming! There isn't even any water at Camp Green Lake. We do have a lot of some things - lots of sun, lots of holes, and a lot of digging.

Let me introduce myself.....Warden McClain. Should you ever need anything, come see me. I may even let you help me paint my nails. I like 'em red - blood red!

Oh yeah....did I mention the DEADLY yellow spotted lizards?

Task:

You are required to "dig" 5 holes that are 5 feet deep and 5 feet wide each. You can't leave Camp Greenlake until all 5 holes are dug. You can try to escape, but everyone who tries always comes back. We are the only place in this desert with water for miles and miles. These holes will help build your character. You won't be using a shovel to dig these holes - you will be using your brain. Each hole must be dug by the date/deadline...or else! When you leave us, if you survive, you will be wiser and braver.

START DIGGING!

HOLE 1:

RELATIONSHIPS

There are many different types of relationships between the characters in the book, Holes. Here are some examples:

• The relationship between Stanley and Zero
• The relationship between Stanley and X-Ray
• The relationship between Sam the Onion Man and Kissin' Kate Barlow

Your digging of this hole will consist of you creating a diagram to represent the relationship between one or more of the characters in the book. This will require you to use your imagination - be creative. No two "holes" (diagrams) should look exactly alike.

Not so fast....you're not finished yet! This isn't Girl Scout Camp!

On the back of your diagram answer the following questions:

• Your idea of what a friend should be
• The 3 qualities you most admire in a friend
• 2 or 3 of your closest friends
• What attracted you to form friendships with these people?
• What activities do you share with your friends?
• Do you confide in your friends?  Why is it or is it not a good idea to confide in your friends?
• What do you particularly like about your friends?
• What do you particularly not like about your friends?
• Who are your best friends?  Why?
• Is there anything you would like to say about friendship?

HOLE 2:

In this hole you will be digging for information on how to create your own wanted poster. Kissin' Kate Barlow was an outlaw and in the olden days wanted posters were used to help catch criminals. Your mission will be to create an Old Western Reward Poster for Kissin' Kate.

Where will you find information? Click on the posters below you will find out how your poster should look and what information it should include.

 

KEEP DIGGIN'!

HOLE 3:

REPTILES

Imagine that you are one of the many reptiles mentioned in the book ( scorpion, rattlesnake, spotted yellow lizard, or the tarantula).

Begin digging by describing yourself:

What do you eat? What climate do you enjoy? Why are you dangerous? What effect do you have in the story?

Where to dig:

Scorpions

Rattlesnake

Lizard

Tarantula

HOLE 5:

SPICED PEACHES

Kate Barlow is famous for her spiced peaches. She even gives them to Sam in exchange for the work he does at the school house. Try making something using spiced peaches.

 

Where to dig:

  Spiced Peaches

Georgia Spiced Peaches

Another Recipe

Conclusion:

You have done a wonderful job! Your holes look great! I hoped that you learned a lot here at Camp Green Lake. Remember that Warden McClain will be keeping her eyes on you and she could always use more boys and girls to help her dig.

So you made it? Good job I think I would have fallen asleep. lol   

Well I'll talk to you later,

Zero