For this post, I'd like you to choose a specific scene from your book.
1) List the title and author of your book. 2) Describe the scene. Be sure to include characters, setting, and events. 3) Tell why this scene is noteworthy. Some questions to consider - how does this event impact the story (plot)? Does it influence any characters? Does it introduce a problem (conflict) or solution? |
For this post, I'd like you to make a TEXT - to - TEXT connection. Think about your book and how it relates to something else you've read. This could be a similarity in theme, plot, setting, or characters. Be sure to give the title (and author, if possible) of both texts. |
For this post, you are going to choose one character from your book.
After listing the title and the author, 1) Give one internal trait of the character. 2) Give details from the book to support that trait. |
For this post, you are going to think about the title of your book.
1) List the title and author of your book. 2) Do you think this is a good title for your book? Why or why not? 3) Create a different title for your book. What makes this a good title? |
For this blog post, I'd like you to think of the setting of your book.
1) Describe the settting. (Remember that setting includes both the location and the time period!) 2) Is there anything about the setting you would change? Why or why not? *Be sure to include the title and author of your book! |
With so many books to choose from, how do you decide what to read next?
1) Give the title and author of the book you are currently reading. 2) How did you choose this book? (For example, was it recommended by a friend? Did you hear about it on tv? Is it an author you've enjoyed reading in the past? Was there something about its cover that appealed to you?) 3) Do you think your reason/reasons is/are valid? 4) Would you choose your next book the same way? Why or why not? |
For this blog post, I'd like you to choose a quote from your book. It can be dialogue or text.
1) List the title and author of your book. 2) Copy the quote into your post. (Remember to use quotation marks!) 3) Describe your reaction to the quote. Explain why you reacted that way. |
For this post, I'd like you to think about a specific event from your book.
1) List the title and author of your book. 2) Choose one event in your book that reminds you of a situation from your own life. 3) Describe the event in your book as well as the event in your own life. Tell how the event in your book reminded you of the situation you experienced. 4) Tell how you felt or how you reacted when you read that part of your book. Explain why you felt or reacted that way. |
For this blog, I'd like you to focus on a character in your book.
1) Write the title and author of your book. 2) Think about all the wonderful characters in your book and choose one. 3) Tell how this character is similar to you. 4) Tell how this character is different from you. (Hint - You can think about character traits, such as personality, or life experiences.) |
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