Chapter 6

1. Tao invites Graybeard to eat with him and Ram. What will the shaman learn about Tao in the cave?

2. Imagine that you are Tao’s friend and a member of the clan, what advice would you give Tao regarding his current situation?

3. Comment on a classmate's posting.

Chapter 5

1. Describe the relationship between Tao and Ram. How does each one benefit from their relationship? Explain why Tao pretends to put on an “angry face” when he talks to the hunters.

2. What is the artistic "turning point" for Tao in this chapter?

3. In a separate posting, comment on at least one other classmate's blog comment

Chapter 4

What information does Kala "accidentally share" about Tao’s father? Who do you think Tao's father might be? Please do NOT read ahead!

Remember to write in complete sentences and proofread your writing before you submit your comments or questions to the blog. Write your comments on a word document; copy and paste them into a comments box. Be sure to use your first name only. Read and respond to each other’s comments. If you say that you agree or disagree with someone’s comment, tell that person why, respectfully.

Chapter 3

We read chapter 3 in Boy of the Painted Cave today in class. Please respond to the following questions listed below. Please write in complete sentences, which show thoughtful consideration of the book. Be sure to answer all parts of the question.

1. Why does Tao take two eggs from the eagle-owl and not all three? How many eggs would you have taken and why? Why does Tao feel sorry for the eagle-owl?

2. What information does Kala share about Tao’s mother?

Remember to write in complete sentences and proofread your writing before you submit your comments or questions to the blog. Write your comments on a word document; copy and paste them into a comments box. Be sure to use your first name only. Read and respond to each other’s comments. If you say that you agree or disagree with someone’s comment, tell that person why, respectfully.