1. Monday, October 7, 2013  What kind of place was New York City in 1776? Was it larger or smaller than it is now? What kind of smells, sights and sounds would you experience if you were transported back in time and wound up there?

2. Tuesday, October 8, 2013  Isabel had a very painful and horrifying moment when she was branded with the letter ‘I’.  What has been the worst time of your life and how does it compare to Isabel’s pain?

3. Wednesday, October 9, 2013  Have you ever dealt with an older sibling leaving for college or moving out of the house? How do you think this compares to how Ruth and Isabel felt when they were separated?

4. Thursday, October 10, 2013  Many children have chores to do around the house, but could you imagine doing the things Isabel did!  What are your responsibilities around the house? Are they close to the same things Isabel was forced to do?

5. Friday, October 11, 2013  What do you think the adults did all day in 1776? Did they work, fight or sit around the house? Is this what your parents do?

6. Vocabulary- Monday  Indisposed (adj)- slightly unwell

7. Vocabulary- Tuesday  Unprofitable (adj)- (of a business or activity) not producing profit or financial gain.

8. Vocabulary- Wednesday  repugnant (adj)- extremely distasteful; unacceptable

9. Vocabulary- Thursday  devour (verb)- eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly

10. Vocabulary- Friday  gruesome (adj)- causing repulsion or horror; grisly