Remember to post your book's title, author, and page #.
Choose two to three characters from your book and very briefly tell us who they are.
Then tell us what actors/actresses you would want to play the parts of the characters in your book if it were to be turned into a movie (you must choose famous people to play the roles). Include an explanation of why you choose each actor/actress.
If your book has already been turned into a movie please choose new actors/actresses to play the roles of your characters. ex. If you are reading Twilight do not tell me Taylor Lautner should play Jacob.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Blog #1 Due: Monday 1/30/12
It is the beginning of a the new semester and new Blog numbers. This is also your chance for a clean slate and to be successful in Reading Class.
Think about the last book you read. Looking back can you think of any examples of Foreshadowing that occurred? If you need help with what foreshadowing is look back in your notebook. Give a detailed example and include your books title, author, and if you would recommend your classmates to read the book. Make sure your response is at least 5 sentences and that you comment on 2 other posts.
Think about the last book you read. Looking back can you think of any examples of Foreshadowing that occurred? If you need help with what foreshadowing is look back in your notebook. Give a detailed example and include your books title, author, and if you would recommend your classmates to read the book. Make sure your response is at least 5 sentences and that you comment on 2 other posts.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Blog #15 Due: Tuesday 1/17/12
Last Blog of the Semester!
Refer to the "The Filipino and the Drunkard" to answer the following questions.
*Do you think it is acceptable to defend yourself even when you know there will be consequences? Provide reasons for your response.
*Is it in our nature to experience emotions-one thing which has been said to separate us from animals. Do you think that we must, as humans, control our emotions? Are there reasons why we should or shouldn't control our emotions? Explain and give reasons for your response.
Make sure your response answers both questions and is at least 5 sentences! These are controversial questions which should generate discussion-if you don't respond to someone then your not really making your voice HEARD. Respond at least twice!
Refer to the "The Filipino and the Drunkard" to answer the following questions.
*Do you think it is acceptable to defend yourself even when you know there will be consequences? Provide reasons for your response.
*Is it in our nature to experience emotions-one thing which has been said to separate us from animals. Do you think that we must, as humans, control our emotions? Are there reasons why we should or shouldn't control our emotions? Explain and give reasons for your response.
Make sure your response answers both questions and is at least 5 sentences! These are controversial questions which should generate discussion-if you don't respond to someone then your not really making your voice HEARD. Respond at least twice!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Blog #14 Due: Tuesday 1/10/12
Welcome Back!
Think about the book you are currently reading. Give an example of a Cause and Effect situation in your book. Tell us how the Effect might change if the decision(Cause) made were to be different.
Include details, your books author, title, and current page number you are on. Remember your post must be at least 5 sentences and you need to comment twice.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Blog #13 Due: Monday 12/12/11
We are focusing on Comparing and Contrasting different text. I want you to use the book you are currently reading and the last book you read to find 2 comparisons and 2 contrasts(differences). List the title, author, and current page number of the book you are currently reading. Also, list the book that you are using to compare and contrast your current book with.
Remember your response must be at least 5 sentences and you must comment twice to get full credit.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Blog #12 Due: Monday 12/5/11
Welcome back!
Include your books title, author, and the current page number you are on.
If you could ask the author of your book two questions, what two questions would you ask him or her? Include an explanation of WHY you're asking those questions.
Remember your response must be 5 sentences! Do not forget to comment on two other posts.
Include your books title, author, and the current page number you are on.
If you could ask the author of your book two questions, what two questions would you ask him or her? Include an explanation of WHY you're asking those questions.
Remember your response must be 5 sentences! Do not forget to comment on two other posts.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Blog #11 Due: Monday 11/21/11
For this weeks question I want you to think about who's Point-of-View your book is being told from.
Give an example that illustrates the character or narrator that is telling your story. Remember to include your book title, author, and current page number. Your response must be at least 5 sentences. Also, comment on at least 2 other postings by Monday!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Blog #10 Due: Monday 11/14/11
For this weeks blog I want you to describe the overall Tone of the book you are currently reading. What motive do you think the author had in mind when he wrote your book? Was he wanting it to have a creepy tone, a happy tone, sad tone, and so on. Describe the Tone of your book by giving an example. Do not forget to tell us the Title, Author, and current Page number of your book. Your response must be at least 5 sentences long. Do not forget to comment twice!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Blog #9 Due: Monday 11/7/11
First Blog of the new 9 weeks! To get an 'A' make sure your answer is at least 5 sentences and you comment on at least 2 other student posts.
Please tell me about the protagonist and the antagonist in your book. Give examples from the book that let us know which character is the protagonist and which is the antagonist.
Do you identify more with the protagonist or the antagonist?
Remember to tell us the title, author, and page number you are currently on in your book.
Do you identify more with the protagonist or the antagonist?
Monday, October 17, 2011
Blog #8 Due: Monday 10/24/11
We just learned about abstract nouns and how they help you determine the theme in a text.
For this week's blog entry, tell us one of the themes of your independent reading book and then turn it into a theme statement.
If you need help, use the graphic organizer we used to analyze the theme of the video clips from, "My So Called Life." You can also ask yourself "What did I(or the character) learn?"
Remember to tell us what book you are reading, the author, and what page you are currently on!
For this week's blog entry, tell us one of the themes of your independent reading book and then turn it into a theme statement.
If you need help, use the graphic organizer we used to analyze the theme of the video clips from, "My So Called Life." You can also ask yourself "What did I(or the character) learn?"
Remember to tell us what book you are reading, the author, and what page you are currently on!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Blog #7 Due: Monday 10/17/11
Remember to post author/title/page # of the current book you are reading.
Tell us one SPECIFIC thing you really like about your book and why.
Then tell us one SPECIFIC thing you really DON'T like about your book and why.
Remember that your comments should always be at least 5-7 sentences, insightful, and include support from your book.
Do not forget to comment twice!
Tell us one SPECIFIC thing you really like about your book and why.
Then tell us one SPECIFIC thing you really DON'T like about your book and why.
Remember that your comments should always be at least 5-7 sentences, insightful, and include support from your book.
Do not forget to comment twice!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Blog #6 Due: Monday 10/10/11
Post the title/author/page # you are on of your book.
If you had to choose ONE word to describe your book, what word would you choose? Be specific as to why you choose this word. Remember to always include specific details from your book. Make sure your response is at least 5 sentences. Remember to make 2 comments on other student's posts.
If you had to choose ONE word to describe your book, what word would you choose? Be specific as to why you choose this word. Remember to always include specific details from your book. Make sure your response is at least 5 sentences. Remember to make 2 comments on other student's posts.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Blog #5 Due: Monday 10/3/11
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 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 sentences and do not forget to comment at least twice on other posts.
With your Author's purpose in mind, what is your Author's Point-of-view 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 sentences and do not forget to comment at least twice on other posts.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Blog #4 Due: Monday 9/26/11
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.
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.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Blog #3 Due: 9/19/11
This week I want to know about the main character in your book. What is he or she like? Describe his/her personality. 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!
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!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Blog #2 Due: Monday 9/12/11
Answer the following questions with at least 5 sentences: (1)What book are you currently reading? Make sure to include Title and Author. (2)What genre is your book? (3)Who is the main character? (4)Are you enjoying the book so far?
Monday, August 29, 2011
Blog #1 Due: Tuesday 9/6/11
Take a few minutes and look back at last years blog questions and comments.
Pick at least one response that you think is a good example of how to correctly answer the blog. List the Blog # and the username and why you think it is a good example of how to get an 'A' on your blog each week. Also, pick out at least one example of what not to do when answering the blog. List the Blog # and username and why it is an example of how not to get an 'A' on your blog each week.
Lastly, let us know if you are excited about using the blog or are nervous about it and why.
Do not forget to comment on at least 2 other responses.
Pick at least one response that you think is a good example of how to correctly answer the blog. List the Blog # and the username and why you think it is a good example of how to get an 'A' on your blog each week. Also, pick out at least one example of what not to do when answering the blog. List the Blog # and username and why it is an example of how not to get an 'A' on your blog each week.
Lastly, let us know if you are excited about using the blog or are nervous about it and why.
Do not forget to comment on at least 2 other responses.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
8th grade End of the Year Slideshow
Below is a link to the end of the year slide show. Enjoy! I miss you all!
http://www.youtube.com/user/AThomasClassroom
http://www.youtube.com/user/AThomasClassroom
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Blog #16 Due: Tuesday 5/31/11
Last Blog of your Middle School Career!!!
Please tell us what has been your favorite part, or moment of Reading Class this year and what has been your least favorite part of Reading Class and how it can be improved for next year. Remember your response must be at least 5 sentences and contain correct grammar and punctuation. Also, do not forget to comment on at least 2 other responses.
Please tell us what has been your favorite part, or moment of Reading Class this year and what has been your least favorite part of Reading Class and how it can be improved for next year. Remember your response must be at least 5 sentences and contain correct grammar and punctuation. Also, do not forget to comment on at least 2 other responses.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Blog #15 Due: Tuesday 5/24/11
As the year comes to an end, think about all the books you have read this school year. Choose one as your favorite book that you have read this year. List the Book Title, Author, and book Genre. Give us a short description of the book and why it is your favorite of this school year.
Your response must be at least 5 sentences and have correct punctuation, grammar, spelling ect. to receive full credit.
REMEMBER: Comment on two classmates posts!
Your response must be at least 5 sentences and have correct punctuation, grammar, spelling ect. to receive full credit.
REMEMBER: Comment on two classmates posts!
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