The+Forests+of+Silence

** The Forests of Silence - Emily Rodda **

Pre-reading Discussion:

We think that this book takes place in the forest, of the medieval times such includes knight, kings, queens, sword-fighting and other medieval stuff. We believe that this book is about a knight who ventures out on quest in the Forest of Silence to conquer other lands and kingdoms.

First Section: Chapters 1-3**
 * 25/11/09

__Discussion Director: Brienna__

Question 1: What is the Chief advisor's name? Answer 1: Prandine.

Question 2: Who runs away from the castle? Answer 2: Jarred

Question 3: Who is the Shadow Lord? Answer 3: The main evil force.

Question 4: What are the stones in the belt? Answer: Topaz, Ruby, Amesthyst, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis-Lazuli, Opal

Question 5: Who was the first king? Answer 5: Adin was the first king of Deltora.

Connections: What did today's reading remind you of? It reminded me of SOSE while we were learning about castles and medieval life. Like how many would starve while others had feasts.

__Connector: Amalina__

The Royal Family and the Government untold secrets. No one is supposed to know about any of them. If anyone got to know, they'll be considered as a threat and are framed.
 * Real World Connections**: Relate current reading to real situations:

-People have been accused to have been said mean things about people when they have not. -People have been accused that they assulted their friends when they have not. -People just assumed that their friends did something wrong when they are just rumours. -People have said things which are stupid and crazy because they were not thinking during time and their friends took that into account.
 * Experiences**: Real current reading to real experiences you or others have had.

In many movies or films, the hero ventures out to save the innocents. Also, sometimes, they were framed and accused to have been done such and such. In many books, the hero has to go through a number of epic journeys to succeed.
 * Literature and Media Connections:** Relate current reading to other books, movies art, television, music and other media.