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For many students, homework is a dreaded task that consumes their evenings and weekends.

The
thought of spending hours on end completing assignments can be overwhelming and exhausting. In
\"The Homework Machine\" by Dan Gutman, this struggle is taken to a whole new level.

The story follows four unlikely friends - Brenton, Sam, Kelsey, and Judy - who team up to create a
machine that can do their homework for them. The machine, aptly named \"Belch,\" is a genius
invention that can complete any task in a matter of seconds. At first, the friends are thrilled with
their newfound freedom from homework. But as they begin to rely more and more on Belch, they
realize that their easy way out may have some serious consequences.

Gutman's novel highlights the common struggle of students with homework, but takes it to an
extreme level with the introduction of Belch. As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a journey of
the ups and downs of using the machine. From getting caught by their teacher to facing the moral
dilemma of cheating, the characters are forced to confront the consequences of their actions.

While the story may seem far-fetched, it sheds light on the very real issue of academic pressure and
the desire for an easy way out. As students, we can all relate to the stress and frustration that comes
with homework. But \"The Homework Machine\" reminds us that there are no shortcuts to success
and that hard work and determination are key to achieving our goals.

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Soon the kids are in a race against their own creation, and the loser could end up in jail.or worse. A
new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. We called in
everybody who had anything to do with what happened and taped their private testimony for the
record. Miss Rasmussen, fifth-grade teacher Some teachers like to have the desks arranged in perfect
columns and rows. ISBN: 9780689876790 Introduction Police Chief Rebecca Fish, Grand Canyon,
Arizona Seen a lot of strange stuff go down in ten years working here. Before long, things start to
get out of control, and Belch becomes much more powerful than they ever imagined. Combine that
with their quest to discover a rumored Egyptian treasure below the rim of the Grand Canyon and
readers are in for another entertaining and thought-provoking book. Imagine: having a machine
(computer) that you feed your homework into and it gives you the answer IN YOUR OWN
HANDWRITING. Paperback written by Dan Gutman A foursome of fifth graders develop a
homework machine but trying to keep it a secret is the problem. From School Library Journal Grade
4-6-Fifth-grader Brenton is a computer genius, but the other three members of his work group think
he's a nerd. You'll have to read the book for all the details, but it's true. On the other hand, I was
afraid Miss Rasmussen might not be experienced enough to handle some of the boys, who can be a
problem sometimes. To report an issue with this product or seller, click here. So can you really blame
us for the dumb thing we did. Or will someone find out? 9 likes Like Comment Jac 4 reviews
February 3, 2009 This book was a good one that I'd recomend for kids ages 10-12. 'The Homework
Machine' by Dan Gutman takes you on a sort of sci-fi adventure, when Sam, Brenton, Judy, and
Kelsy find out that Brenton has invented a homework machine they nickname Belch. Sell now
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Very Good A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. If you
want to find out what happens to them (and Belch) you'll have to read 'The Homework Machine' by
Dan Gutman. 6 likes 1 comment Like Comment Lovely Day 786 reviews 116 followers December
24, 2022 3. At first, they are delighted with their freedom, but things quickly get out of hand. Full
content visible, double tap to read brief content. A Homework Machine! Classic book that has stood
the test of time. I was born in a log cabin in Illinois and used to write by candlelight with a piece of
chalk on a shovel. Sometimes adults should just kick back and sit down with a kid's book for a few
hours. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Full content visible, double tap to read
brief content. I had been a student teacher in Ohio, and I was hoping to get a job somewhere in the
west, preferably near a national park. What are you supposed to do, strap your child to a chair and
whip him. My husband was stationed in Oregon and we liked living there. No matter what happens,
their best bet is to stick together. From hopeful and very youthful presidential candidates to stunt
men, nothing is off limits in Gutman's fertile imagination. Before long, members of the D Squad, as
they are called at school are getting strange Instant Messages from a shady guy named Milner; their
teacher, Miss Rasmussen, is calling private meetings with each of them and giving them pop tests that
they are failing; and someone has leaked the possibility of a homework machine to the school
newspaper.
I'll get the same information whether I'm sitting on one side of the room or the other. I mean, she
looked like she could have been one of the students. The format of the story was novel, but I don't
think I'd like to read too many stories like this. 2015 childrens education-school.more 2 likes Like
Comment Blake 5 reviews 17 followers February 4, 2017 This has 4 main character Sam Kelsy Judy
and Brenton. The narration is being done at the direction of the police. Judy, a talented student, feels
guilty about cheating, but is pressured to excel. The novel study is designed to be enjoyable and keep
the students engaged. Having a mile-deep hole in your backyard brings out the weirdness in folks.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The questions are based on reading
comprehension, strategies and skills. Sam Dawkins, grade 5 I've always been antihomework, and I'll
tell you why. It's a thoroughly entertaining read that is guaranteed to get kids and adults debating the
issues relating to homework. So, when he tells them that he has invented a machine that does
homework, they taunt him until he agrees to demonstrate. Or will someone find out? 9 likes Like
Comment Jac 4 reviews February 3, 2009 This book was a good one that I'd recomend for kids ages
10-12. 'The Homework Machine' by Dan Gutman takes you on a sort of sci-fi adventure, when Sam,
Brenton, Judy, and Kelsy find out that Brenton has invented a homework machine they nickname
Belch. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. That's a lie. I don't know how that rumor
got started. It didn't take us long to know who was talking and who they each were. Before long,
things start to get out of control, and Belch becomes much more powerful than they ever imagined.
The children gradually begin to bond, especially after Sam's father is killed in combat. If you liked
The Homework Machine you'll like The Return of the Homework Machine. Sell now Shipping and
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unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. This book was 4 stars
because it was not so exiting the whole time. 2 likes Like Comment Beverly 536 reviews 34
followers January 11, 2009 Kids who love Andrew Clements will certainly enjoy this story. But I
also know from doing housework what it's like when you are faced with a task that feels like a total
chore and you so wish you could do that task just once and not have to deal with it the next day and
the next day and. For middle-graders, I write the baseball card adventure series, about a boy who
has the power to travel through time using a baseball card like a time machine. It's typical of boys
with low self-esteem, I understand. I would recommend this book to not many people because I
don't think many people would get it like I did. I had been a student teacher in Ohio, and I was
hoping to get a job somewhere in the west, preferably near a national park. Kelsey Donnelly, grade 5
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research essay examples. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. We have to use lots of
energy to keep all those lightbulbs burning.
But for the sake of my middle school friends' sanity and social lives, teachers should remember to
have their students write about THE HOMEWORK MACHINE during rather than after school. Sell
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Guarantee Get the item you ordered or your money back. The book teaches good lessons about
friendship, cheating, honesty and a small lesson for adults about watching what our children do. But
I also know from doing housework what it's like when you are faced with a task that feels like a total
chore and you so wish you could do that task just once and not have to deal with it the next day and
the next day and. You can copy as an entire packet or you can copy pages individually. I saw it
coming a chapter or two before, but I was still kind of surprised that he went there. I disliked one
element the computer taking control of itself. Read Less by jjillmomma Apr 12, 2016 Perfect for
kids. Before long, things start to get out of control, and Belch becomes much more powerful than
they ever imagined. A group of kids in a grade 5 class begin to use a machine that one of the boys
created that does their homework for them. Beginning his freelance career as a nonfiction author
dealing mostly with sports for adults and young readers, Gutman has concentrated on juvenile fiction
since 1995. Because the machine, code named Belch, is doing their homework for them, they start
spending a lot of time together, attracting a lot of attention. Videos Help others learn more about this
product by uploading a video. The story is funny and the views of each being portrayed as though
they are from an interview is interesting. The machine actually works, and Kelsey, Sam, and Judy
convince him to let them use it. I give the students about forty-five minutes a night. That's it. It was a
lot different when I was a child. Beginning his freelance career as a nonfiction author dealing mostly
with sports for adults and young readers, Gutman has concentrated on juvenile fiction since 1995. I
mean just to bring my grade up I have to spend at least two hours on my homework. He doesn't
know or care about the stuff that normal people care about. Had not read it since it was a Sunshine
State book about 12 years ago. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. The book
style is easy to read since it is written in short. Sometimes adults should just kick back and sit down
with a kid's book for a few hours. A machine that will do your homework for you? Fabulous. Miss
Wineberg. Sigh. Apparently author Dan Gutman is so accurate in his descriptions of fifth grade life
that a fellow professor I know uses the book in his college education class and has his students
analyze the various interactions. But then I decided that the best way to avoid other people would be
to not start the club. I believe there are other stories in this series, but I quite liked the way this
ended. As soon as the words left my mouth, I realized it was a mistake.

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