Post your book title, author, and current page number.
Briefly tell us about your main character. Next, if your character were on a social media website such as Facebook, tell us 3 things your character might "like." Remember: Likes can be interests, hobbies, organizations, movies, etc. etc. Briefly explain why your character would like each.
Make sure your response is at least 5-7 sentences and make sure you respond to at least 2 classmates posts.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Blog #11 Due: Monday 4/29/13
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!
*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, April 8, 2013
Blog #10 Due: Monday 4/15/13
We have really been focusing on preparing for the FCAT and how to play their game. For this weeks blog, I want you to post 2 or 3 tips and/or strategies you are going to use to make sure you are successful on the FCAT. Make sure your response is 5-7 sentences long. Also, make sure to comment on 2 classmates posts.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Blog #9 Due: Monday 4/8/13
First Blog of the LAST 9 weeks of your Middle School career!
Post the title and author of your book and what page number you are on.
Describe a recent event from your book. Then, tell us how YOU would have handled the situation if you were in the story.
Be detailed and thoughtful! Remember at least 5 sentences! Comment twice to classmates.
Post the title and author of your book and what page number you are on.
Describe a recent event from your book. Then, tell us how YOU would have handled the situation if you were in the story.
Be detailed and thoughtful! Remember at least 5 sentences! Comment twice to classmates.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Blog #8 Due: Monday 3/18/13
We will be analyzing/reading poetry for our new unit. For this blog, think of a song that you really like. Post a section of the lyrics to the song along with the song title and artist. Songs must be school appropriate!
Then write one paragraph where you tell us:
-THE THEME OF THE SONG
-Why you like the song
-Anything else
Your paragraph should be 5-7 sentences. Make sure you include the THEME of your song and that your song is appropriate.
See the example I have provided.
Then write one paragraph where you tell us:
-THE THEME OF THE SONG
-Why you like the song
-Anything else
Your paragraph should be 5-7 sentences. Make sure you include the THEME of your song and that your song is appropriate.
See the example I have provided.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Blog #7 Due: Monday 3/11/13
Post the title of the book you're reading, its author, and the current page you are on.
Almost all fiction authors have to do some kind of research before they write their novels. For example, JK Rowling might have researched historical sites in London and different creatures from mythology. Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games series, might have researched different types of weapons or survival skills. The author of Twilight researched Native-American traditional stories.
Tell me something that you think your author researched before he or she wrote your novel. Explain why you choose this (how it relates to your novel). Your response must be at least 5 sentences.
Almost all fiction authors have to do some kind of research before they write their novels. For example, JK Rowling might have researched historical sites in London and different creatures from mythology. Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games series, might have researched different types of weapons or survival skills. The author of Twilight researched Native-American traditional stories.
Tell me something that you think your author researched before he or she wrote your novel. Explain why you choose this (how it relates to your novel). Your response must be at least 5 sentences.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Blog #6 Due: Monday 3/4/13
For this week's blog, let's see things from your main character's perspective.
Write a journal entry as if it were your main characters. Make sure that this entry shows us the character's personality as well as any major conflict. It should be 5-7 sentences long. Also, include the title and author of the book and the page you are currently on.
Remember to comment at least twice for full credit.
Write a journal entry as if it were your main characters. Make sure that this entry shows us the character's personality as well as any major conflict. It should be 5-7 sentences long. Also, include the title and author of the book and the page you are currently on.
Remember to comment at least twice for full credit.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Blog #5 Due: Tuesday 2/19/13
Please post the title, author, and page # of your book.
How does the author of your book make the characters believable? Be specific and explain thoroughly. Make sure your response is at least 5 sentences. Do not forget to comment on 2 of your classmates posts.
How does the author of your book make the characters believable? Be specific and explain thoroughly. Make sure your response is at least 5 sentences. Do not forget to comment on 2 of your classmates posts.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Blog #4 Due: Tuesday 2/12/13
Think about the book you are reading independently. Tell us the title, author, and current page number you are on.
Tell us why you choose to read this book. You had free choice this 9 weeks to read any book, as long as it is at least 150 pages long.
Also, tell us what mini project you are going to choose to do for this book.
To receive full credit your response must be at least 5 sentences long and you must comment on 2 other responses.
Tell us why you choose to read this book. You had free choice this 9 weeks to read any book, as long as it is at least 150 pages long.
Also, tell us what mini project you are going to choose to do for this book.
To receive full credit your response must be at least 5 sentences long and you must comment on 2 other responses.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Blog #3 Due: Tuesday 2/5/13
Post the title of your book, author, and page # you're on.
Choose a character in your book. Briefly tell who that character is.
If your character could travel anywhere in the world, where do you think your character would travel? Be specific and explain why you choose that place. Be insightful, thoughtful and creative. Response must be at least 5 sentences!
Choose a character in your book. Briefly tell who that character is.
If your character could travel anywhere in the world, where do you think your character would travel? Be specific and explain why you choose that place. Be insightful, thoughtful and creative. Response must be at least 5 sentences!
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Blog #2 Due: Tuesday 1/29/13
Think about your friends and the kind of books they would read. Which of your friends or classmates should read your current independent reading book?
What do you think he or she would like about it? Why?
Remember to tell us the title of the book, author, and current page number.
Make your response at least 5 sentences long and comment twice.
What do you think he or she would like about it? Why?
Remember to tell us the title of the book, author, and current page number.
Make your response at least 5 sentences long and comment twice.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Blog #1 Due: Tuesday 1/22/13
Post your book's title, author, and page #.
If you had to take the place of one character in your book, who would you take the place of? Explain why you would take that person's place.
Remember to be thoughtful in your responses and make sure it is at least 5 sentences. Also, make 2 comments about your classmates posts.
If you had to take the place of one character in your book, who would you take the place of? Explain why you would take that person's place.
Remember to be thoughtful in your responses and make sure it is at least 5 sentences. Also, make 2 comments about your classmates posts.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Blog #15 Due: Friday 1/11/13
For this blog you are going to work 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.
Remember your response must be at least 5 sentences and you must comment twice to get full credit.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Blog #14 Due: Monday 12/17/12
For this weeks question I want you to think about who's Point-of-View your book is being told from. Look at page 41 in your Binder if you need a refresher on Point-of-View.
List what 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!
List what 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!
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Blog #13 Due: Monday 12/10/12
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 numberyou are currently on in your book.
Do you identify more with the protagonist or the antagonist?
Monday, November 26, 2012
Blog #12 Due Monday 12/3/12
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.
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, November 12, 2012
Blog #11 Due: Monday 11/19/12
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, November 5, 2012
Blog #10 Due: 11/12/12
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/she wrote your book? Was he/she 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!
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!
Monday, October 29, 2012
Blog #9 Due: Monday 11/5/12
First Blog of the New Quarter!
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, October 15, 2012
Blog #8 Due: Monday 10/22/12
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?"
Do not forget to comment on 2 classmates posts.
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?"
Do not forget to comment on 2 classmates posts.
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