Monday, May 11, 2009

Independent Reading - Activity #3


Hello!

Today's your 3rd Independent Reading Activity. By now, you should be about 3/4 of the way through your book. You should also be thinking about your presentation.

For today, please choose one of the following 3 prompts and write a post of 100 words. Include an image to enhance your entry.

1. Describe some intriguing questions, issues, or dilemmas your book raises. Attempt to explain and/or answer as many as you can citing specific evidence or examples when appropriate.

2. Write about some connections that you have made while reading your book. Have you read about anything that reminds you of your experiences or people you know or have known? Can you connect anything from your book to something from history or current events? Cite specific examples.

3. Predict the ending of your book. Cite specific examples from your reading so far to support your prediction.

When you've finished, spend the time waiting for the rest of your group by commenting on other people's posts. Then use your time to continue planning your film.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Graduation Speeches

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Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Congratulations!


You've been selected as the Commencement Speaker for the Class of 2009!

So what are you gonna say? What advice, wisdom, or knowledge will you impart?

Share your thoughts in a blog post. Include an image for effect!

When you finish, check-out the posts on at least two of your classmates' blogs and leave comments.

Monday, May 4, 2009

Independent Reading - Activity #2

Today's an Independent Reading Workshop Day!

Take some time to create a post that answers ONE of the following prompts below. Your post should be at least 100 words and contain 1 citation from the text and an image.

Prompt 1:
Tell what you noticed about the characters or people in this section. Try to analyze what made them act as they did or the decisions they made.

Prompt 2:
Write about something that happened in this section that surprised you, and explain why it was so surprising. How did the author's style contribute to the element of surprise?

Prompt 3:
Write about something that happened in this section that moved you and explain why. Why was the scene or event so powerful?

Once you've made your post. Travel to 2 of your classmates' blogs and leave a comment and a question about their post.

The rest of the time is your for reading...