Blog #5 Due: Monday 9/30/13

Think about your current book and decide what your Author's Purpose is for writing (entertain, inform, persuade, explain).

With your Author's purpose in mind, what is your Author's Point-of-view (Perspective) on a topic in your book?
If you get stuck think about the video clips we watched in class.

Remember to include Book title, author, and current page number. Your response must be 5 detailed sentences and do not forget to comment at least twice on other posts.

Blog #4 Due: Monday 9/23/13

This week I want to know about the main character in your book. What is he or she like? Describe his/her personality. How does the author Characterize them? Give one example of the STEAL that we learned in class and tell us what Character traits are present in your character. Are they stubborn, snobby, compassionate, positive, etc.


Make sure to give me an example from the book to support your description. Don't forget to include the title of the book, author, and what page you are currently on. Make sure your post is at least 5 sentences. Remember to also respond to 2 other classmates!

Blog #3 Due: Monday 9/16/13

Discuss a connection that you have discovered between your current book and your life.

Be sure to remind us of the book you are reading, the author, and what page you are currently on. Your response must be at least 5 sentences. Remember to then respond to a least two classmate's posts.

Blog #2 Due: Monday 9/9/13

Answer the following questions with at least 5 sentences: (1)What book are you currently reading and what page are you on? Make sure to include Title and Author. (2)What genre is your book? How do you know? (3)Are you enjoying the book so far? Remember to respond to at least two classmates posts.