Independent Reading Check-in

In a blog post of your own, please respond to ONE of following prompts regarding your Independent Reading book.  You may not use a prompt that you've already responded to.  Each response should be a minimum of 150 words.

    * Tell what you like or dislike about the current chapter or the book and why. Be specific.

    * Tell what you noticed about the characters or people in the chapter or book…such as what made them act as they did or how they changed.

    * Find a “key quote”. Share it with your readers and explain its importance to the book as a whole.

    * Illustrate, through a picture or a symbol, an idea scene, or some part of a chapter or the book. Explain your choice.

Independent Reading Book

Today I want you to spend some time telling me a little about your Independent Reading book.

1. What's it called and who wrote it?  Genre?  What's your book about?

2. How does your book connect one of your passions to a possible career?

3. And finally, what kind of project(s) might your book lend itself to.

If possible, find an image of your book's cover and include it as well.

Thanks!

What is a Hero?

To begin this week, I'd like you to think about heroes.  How do you define a hero?  What are some characteristics of heroes--real or imaginary; past or present?

Give some examples of people you consider to be a hero, idol, or role model.  Explain how this person/people fit your definition of what it means to be a hero.

Write 50 words and be as specific as possible.  Post your response on your blog--but you might want to begin by writing in a Word document.

Road Trip!

At the end of Senior year, if you had the opportunity to take the trip of a lifetime where would you go? What type of transportation would you use to travel to your destination(s)? Who would you take with you as your travel companion(s)?

In a blog post of your own, describe this Road Trip. Post your travel itinerary. Your trip should be at least 2 weeks and include 8-10 destinations of your choosing.  You can use Google Earth or Google Maps to chart your journey.


Be specific and creative!

The Motorcycle Diaries - Preview,Prefaces, and Beck Reflection (Periods 1 & 3)

Reflection...

Based on what you've done (Book Preview), read (the prefaces), and watched (Glenn Beck) over the past 24 hours, what do you expect from The Motorcycle Diaries?  What kind of person, experiences, and events do you think you're going to read about?

Share your thoughts in a post on your blog...please write at least 30 words.

The Motorcycle Diaries - Book Preview Reflection (Periods 2 & 4)

After having completed the Book Preview Activity, what do you expect from The Motorcycle Diaries?  What kind of person, experiences, and events do you think you're going to read about?

Share your thoughts in a post on your blog...please write at least 30 words.

When you're finished, ask your teacher for a copy of the next activity.

Independent Reading - What Gets Your Attention?

Imagine you are walking through a bookstore and are interested in buying a book.  What does it take for a book to get your attention? What are some examples of books that caught your attention?  Why?

Please write 25 words and include specific examples.

When you're finished, close your lid so I know you're finished.