Non-Fiction

October 29, 2009
1. So far, what passage in the book reminded you of something you've done or felt? Explain why you connected to this passage and how it is important to the book.

2. Please respond to a fellow classmate from Tuesday night, or from one of their blogs from last week.

October 27, 2009
1. Did your book make you want to take action in some way? Discuss ways in which you could use what you learned from your book to improve something in the world or in yourself.

2. Please respond to a fellow classmate's comment who is reading the same genre as you.

Science Fiction

October 29, 2009
1. So far, what passage in the book reminded you of something you've done or felt? Explain why you connected to this passage and how it is important to the book.

2. Please respond to a fellow classmate from Tuesday night, or from one of their blogs from last week.



October 27, 2009
1. List things you cherish in life, such as free time, in-line skating, a friendship, or a favorite sport. Now list five to six things the main character vaules. Discuss how the plot helped you understand what the character values. Compare your values to the character's.

2. Please respond to a fellow classmate's comment who is reading the same genre as you.

Historical Fiction

October 29, 2009
1. So far, what passage in the book reminded you of something you've done or felt? Explain why you connected to this passage and how it is important to the book.

2. Please respond to a fellow classmate from Tuesday night, or from one of their blogs from last week.

October 27, 2009
1. List things you cherish in life, such as free time, in-line skating, a friendship, or a favorite sport. Now list five to six things the main character vaules. Discuss how the plot helped you understand what the character values. Compare your values to the character's.

2. Please respond to a fellow classmate's comment who is reading the same genre as you.

Mystery

October 29, 2009
1. So far, what passage in the book reminded you of something you've done or felt? Explain why you connected to this passage and how it is important to the book.

2. Please respond to a fellow classmate from Tuesday night, or from one of their blogs from last week.

October 27, 2009
1. List things you cherish in life, such as free time, in-line skating, a friendship, or a favorite sport. Now list five to six things the main character vaules. Discuss how the plot helped you understand what the character values. Compare your values to the character's.

2. Please respond to a fellow classmate's comment who is reading the same genre as you.

Fantasy

October 29, 2009
1. So far, what passage in the book reminded you of something you've done or felt? Explain why you connected to this passage and how it is important to the book.

2. Please respond to a fellow classmate from Tuesday night, or from one of their blogs from last week.

October 27, 2009
1. List things you cherish in life, such as free time, in-line skating, a friendship, or a favorite sport. Now list five to six things the main character vaules. Discuss how the plot helped you understand what the character values. Compare your values to the character's.
2. Please respond to a fellow classmate's comment who is reading the same genre as you.

Realistic Fiction

October 29, 2009
1. So far, what passage in the book reminded you of something you've done or felt? Explain why you connected to this passage and how it is important to the book.

2. Please respond to a fellow classmate from Tuesday night, or from one of their blogs from last week.

October 27, 2009

Answer both of the following questions:

1. List things you cherish in life, such as free time, in-line skating, a friendship, or a favorite sport. Now list five to six things the main character vaules. Discuss how the plot helped you understand what the character values. Compare your values to the character's.
2. Please respond to a fellow classmate who is reading the same genre as you.

Non-Fiction

October 22, 2009:
Choose one of the following:

1. Take a visual stroll through your book. Look at the charts, illustrations, or diagrams. Explain what the author is trying to teach you by including each of these.
2. What about this book said, "Read Me!" Was it the topic? photographs? author? other special features? Describe why you chose is book.

October 20, 2009:
Please answer both of the following questions:

1. Describe the setting of your book thus far. Is this a place that made you think, "I've been there," or "I'd love to go there," or "No way would you ever catch me at this place"? Discuss your connections and feelings about the setting, explaining how you relate (or do not relate) to where your story is taking place.
2. Think about yesterday's class discussion where we talked about the various properties of specific genres. For example, we said that science fiction books deal with characters who deal with futuristic technology. So far, what characteristics of your book proves to you that it is, in fact, a Non-Fiction novel?

Fantasy

October 22, 2009:

Choose one of the following to answer.

1. What about this book said, "Read Me!" Was it the topic? summary? author? other special features? Describe why you chose this book.
2. Answer this question from the main character's point of view. "The question on everyone's mind is: What TV show, movie, or book is most similar to the story you are in?"

October 20, 2009:

Please answer both of the following questions:

1. Describe the setting of your book thus far. Is this a place that made you think, "I've been there," or "I'd love to go there," or "No way would you ever catch me at this place"? Discuss your connections and feelings about the setting, explaining how you relate (or do not relate) to where your story is taking place.
   
2. Think about yesterday's class discussion where we talked about the various properties of specific genres. For example, we said that mystery books deal with characters who need to solve a problem. So far, what characteristics of your book proves to you that it is, in fact, a Fantasy novel?

Science Fiction

October 22, 2009:
Choose one of the following:

1. What about this book said, "Read Me!" Was it the topic? summary? author? other special features? Describe why you chose this book.
   
2. Answer this question from the main character's point of view. "The question on everyone's mind is: What TV show, movie, or book is most similar to the story you are in?"

October 20, 2009:
Please answer both of the following questions:

1. 
   Describe the setting of your book thus far. Is this a place that made you think, "I've been there," or "I'd love to go there," or "No way would you ever catch me at this place"? Discuss your connections and feelings about the setting, explaining how you relate (or do not relate) to where your story is taking place.
2. Think about yesterday's class discussion where we talked about the various properties of specific genres. For example, we said that mystery books deal with characters who need to solve a problem. So far, what characteristics of your book proves to you that it is, in fact, a Science Fiction novel?

Mystery

October 22, 2009:
Choose one of the following to answer.

1. What about this book said, "Read Me!" Was it the topic? summary? author? other special features? Describe why you chose this book.
   
2. Answer this question from the main character's point of view. "The question on everyone's mind is: What TV show, movie, or book is most similar to the story you are in?"

October 20, 2009:
Please answer both of the following questions:

1. Describe the setting of your book thus far. Is this a place that made you think, "I've been there," or "I'd love to go there," or "No way would you ever catch me at this place"? Discuss your connections and feelings about the setting so far, explaining how you relate (or do not relate) to the place your story is taking place.
   
2. Think about yesterday's class discussion where we discussed the various properties of specific genres. For example, we said that science fiction books deal with futuristic technology. So far, what characteristics of your book prove to you that it is, in fact, a Mystery novel?

Historical Fiction

October 22, 2009:
Choose one of the following to answer.

1. What about this book said, "Read Me!" Was it the topic? summary? author? other special features? Describe why you chose this book.
   
2. Answer this question from the main character's point of view. "The question on everyone's mind is: What TV show, movie, or book is most similar to the story you are in?"

October 20, 2009:
Please answer both of the following questions:

1. Describe the setting of your book so far. Is this a place that made you think, "I've been there," or "I'd love to go there," or "No way would you ever catch me at this place"? Discuss your connections and feelings about the setting, explaining how you relate (or do not relate) to where your story is taking place.
2. Think about yesterday's class discussion where we talked about the various properties of specific genres. For example, we said that fantasy books deal with talking animals or the use of magic. So far, what characteristics of your book prove to you that it is, in fact, a Historical Fiction novel?

Realistic Fiction

October 22, 2009:
Choose one of the following to answer.

1. What about this book said, "Read Me!" Was it the topic? summary? author? other special features? Describe why you chose this book.
   
2. Answer this question from the main character's point of view. "The question on everyone's mind is: What TV show, movie, or book is most similar to the story you are in?"

October 20, 2009:
Please answer both of the following questions:

1. Describe the setting of your book thus far. Is this a place that made you think, "I've been there," or "I'd love to go there," or "No way would you ever catch me at this place"? Discuss your connections and feelings about the setting, explaining how you relate (or do not relate) to the place your story is taking place.
2. Think about yesterday's class discussion where we discussed the various properties of specific genres. For example, we said that fantasy books deal with talking animals or the use of magic. So far, what characteristics of your book prove to you that it is, in fact, a Realistic Fiction novel?

Tuesday- October 6, 2009

Fiction:

1. If you could change or add one part of your book, tell what it would be and why. What specifically would you change? What specifically would you add?
2. Write a sequel to your book. Thinking about all that happened throughout your story, summarize what an additional chapter or next book in the series would look like.

Non-Fiction:

1. Did this book change your thinking about the topic? How? Why? Is there one section that particularly swayed your view.
2. If you could add or change a section to your book, what would it be and why? What specifically would you change? What specifically would you add?

Thursday-October 1, 2009

Describe your favorite part of your book.