1. List things you cherish in life, such as free time, in-line skating, a friendship, or a favorite sport. Now list five to six things the main character values. Discuss how the plot helped you understand what the character values. Compare your values to the character's.
2. List some more clues as to why your book is Realistic Fiction.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Tuesday, April 19- Science Fiction
1. List things you cherish in life, such as free time, in-line skating, a friendship, or a favorite sport. Now list five to six things the main character values. Discuss how the plot helped you understand what the character values. Compare your values to the character's.
2. List some more clues as to why your book is Science Fiction.
2. List some more clues as to why your book is Science Fiction.
Tuesday, April 19- Fantasy
1. List things you cherish in life, such as free time, in-line skating, a friendship, or a favorite sport. Now list five to six things the main character values. Discuss how the plot helped you understand what the character values. Compare your values to the character's.
2. List some more clues as to why your book is Fantasy.
2. List some more clues as to why your book is Fantasy.
Tuesday, April 19- Mystery
1. List things you cherish in life, such as free time, in-line skating, a friendship, or a favorite sport. Now list five to six things the main character values. Discuss how the plot helped you understand what the character values. Compare your values to the character's.
2. List some more clues as to why your book is Mystery.
2. List some more clues as to why your book is Mystery.
Tuesday, April 19- Historical Fiction
1. List things you cherish in life, such as free time, in-line skating, a friendship, or a favorite sport. Now list five to six things the main character values. Discuss how the plot helped you understand what the character values. Compare your values to the character's.
2. List some more clues as to why your book is Historical Fiction.
2. List some more clues as to why your book is Historical Fiction.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Thursday- April 14, 2011: Realistic Fiction
ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS:
1. Pretend you have a crystal ball that allows you to see the ending of your story. What do you see happening? What is the outcome of the various conflicts in the story? What do you think happens to the characters when all is said and done? Even if you have finished the story, what do you think happens next for the people and places in your book?
2. Go back to Tuesday's blog and respond to a classmate about their character joining our town.
1. Pretend you have a crystal ball that allows you to see the ending of your story. What do you see happening? What is the outcome of the various conflicts in the story? What do you think happens to the characters when all is said and done? Even if you have finished the story, what do you think happens next for the people and places in your book?
2. Go back to Tuesday's blog and respond to a classmate about their character joining our town.
Thursday- April 14, 2011: Science Fiction
ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS:
1. Pretend you have a crystal ball that allows you to see the ending of your story. What do you see happening? What is the outcome of the various conflicts in the story? What do you think happens to the characters when all is said and done? Even if you have finished the story, what do you think happens next for the people and places in your book?
2. Go back to Tuesday's blog and respond to a classmate about their character joining our town.
1. Pretend you have a crystal ball that allows you to see the ending of your story. What do you see happening? What is the outcome of the various conflicts in the story? What do you think happens to the characters when all is said and done? Even if you have finished the story, what do you think happens next for the people and places in your book?
2. Go back to Tuesday's blog and respond to a classmate about their character joining our town.
Thursday- April 14, 2011: Fantasy
ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS:
1. Pretend you have a crystal ball that allows you to see the ending of your story. What do you see happening? What is the outcome of the various conflicts in the story? What do you think happens to the characters when all is said and done? Even if you have finished the story, what do you think happens next for the people and places in your book?
2. Go back to Tuesday's blog and respond to a classmate about their character joining our town.
1. Pretend you have a crystal ball that allows you to see the ending of your story. What do you see happening? What is the outcome of the various conflicts in the story? What do you think happens to the characters when all is said and done? Even if you have finished the story, what do you think happens next for the people and places in your book?
2. Go back to Tuesday's blog and respond to a classmate about their character joining our town.
Thursday- April 14, 2011: Mystery
ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS:
1. Pretend you have a crystal ball that allows you to see the ending of your story. What do you see happening? What is the outcome of the various conflicts in the story? What do you think happens to the characters when all is said and done? Even if you have finished the story, what do you think happens next for the people and places in your book?
2. Go back to Tuesday's blog and respond to a classmate about their character joining our town.
1. Pretend you have a crystal ball that allows you to see the ending of your story. What do you see happening? What is the outcome of the various conflicts in the story? What do you think happens to the characters when all is said and done? Even if you have finished the story, what do you think happens next for the people and places in your book?
2. Go back to Tuesday's blog and respond to a classmate about their character joining our town.
Thursday-April 14, 2011: Historical Fiction
ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS:
1. Pretend you have a crystal ball that allows you to see the ending of your story. What do you see happening? What is the outcome of the various conflicts in the story? What do you think happens to the characters when all is said and done? Even if you have finished the story, what do you think happens next for the people and places in your book?
2. Go back to Tuesday's blog and respond to a classmate about their character joining our town.
1. Pretend you have a crystal ball that allows you to see the ending of your story. What do you see happening? What is the outcome of the various conflicts in the story? What do you think happens to the characters when all is said and done? Even if you have finished the story, what do you think happens next for the people and places in your book?
2. Go back to Tuesday's blog and respond to a classmate about their character joining our town.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Tuesday, April 12- Realistic Fiction
Answer BOTH of the following questions:
1. The main character is moving to your town. Will he or she fit in? Why or why not? How are his or her values and tastes different from -or the same as- those of your hometown?
2. List some new clues that shows your book is realistic fiction.
1. The main character is moving to your town. Will he or she fit in? Why or why not? How are his or her values and tastes different from -or the same as- those of your hometown?
2. List some new clues that shows your book is realistic fiction.
Tuesday, April 12- Science Fiction
Answer BOTH of the following questions:
1. The main character is moving to your town. Will he or she fit in? Why or why not? How are his or her values and tastes different from -or the same as- those of your hometown?
2. List some new clues that shows your book is science fiction.
1. The main character is moving to your town. Will he or she fit in? Why or why not? How are his or her values and tastes different from -or the same as- those of your hometown?
2. List some new clues that shows your book is science fiction.
Tuesday, April 12- Fantasy
Answer BOTH of the following questions:
1. The main character is moving to your town. Will he or she fit in? Why or why not? How are his or her values and tastes different from -or the same as- those of your hometown?
2. List some new clues that shows your book is fantasy.
1. The main character is moving to your town. Will he or she fit in? Why or why not? How are his or her values and tastes different from -or the same as- those of your hometown?
2. List some new clues that shows your book is fantasy.
Tuesday, April 12- Mystery
Answer BOTH of the following questions:
1. The main character is moving to your town. Will he or she fit in? Why or why not? How are his or her values and tastes different from -or the same as- those of your hometown?
2. List some new clues that shows your book is mystery.
1. The main character is moving to your town. Will he or she fit in? Why or why not? How are his or her values and tastes different from -or the same as- those of your hometown?
2. List some new clues that shows your book is mystery.
Tuesday, April 12- Historical Fiction
Answer BOTH of the following questions:
1. The main character is moving to your town. Will he or she fit in? Why or why not? How are his or her values and tastes different from -or the same as- those of your hometown?
2. List some new clues that shows your book is historical fiction.
1. The main character is moving to your town. Will he or she fit in? Why or why not? How are his or her values and tastes different from -or the same as- those of your hometown?
2. List some new clues that shows your book is historical fiction.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Thursday 4/7- Realistic Fiction
1. You board a train and discover you have the choice of sitting next to the main character or another character in the book. With whom would you choose to talk? Why? What would you like to ask the character? What would you tell him or her? (Remember, you do not need to choose the most admirable character.)
2. Please respond to a fellow classmate's ideas about their book and text connections.
2. Please respond to a fellow classmate's ideas about their book and text connections.
Thursday 4/7 -Science Fiction
1. You board a train and discover you have the choice of sitting next to the main character or another character in the book. With whom would you choose to talk? Why? What would you like to ask the character? What would you tell him or her? (Remember, you do not need to choose the most admirable character.)
2. Please respond to a fellow classmate's ideas about their book and text connections.
2. Please respond to a fellow classmate's ideas about their book and text connections.
Thursday 4/7 -Fantasy
1. You board a train and discover you have the choice of sitting next to the main character or another character in the book. With whom would you choose to talk? Why? What would you like to ask the character? What would you tell him or her? (Remember, you do not need to choose the most admirable character.)
2. Please respond to a fellow classmate's ideas about their book and text connections.
2. Please respond to a fellow classmate's ideas about their book and text connections.
Thursday 4/7- Mystery
1. You board a train and discover you have the choice of sitting next to the main character or another character in the book. With whom would you choose to talk? Why? What would you like to ask the character? What would you tell him or her? (Remember, you do not need to choose the most admirable character.)
2. Please respond to a fellow classmate's ideas about their book and text connections.
2. Please respond to a fellow classmate's ideas about their book and text connections.
Thursday- 4/7 Historical Fiction
1. You board a train and discover you have the choice of sitting next to the main character or another character in the book. With whom would you choose to talk? Why? What would you like to ask the character? What would you tell him or her? (Remember, you do not need to choose the most admirable character.)
2. Please respond to a fellow classmate's ideas about their book and text connections.
2. Please respond to a fellow classmate's ideas about their book and text connections.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Realistic Fiction
ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS BELOW:
1. So far, what passage in the book reminded you of something you've done or felt? Explain why you connected to this passage and how it is important to the book. Use quotes from the story to help support your answer.
2. List one hint as to how you know your book is realistic fiction.
Science Fiction
ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS BELOW:
1. So far, what passage in the book reminded you of something you've done or felt? Explain why you connected to this passage and how it is important to the book. Use quotes from the story to help support your answer.
2. List one hint as to how you know your book is science fiction.
Fantasy
ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS BELOW:
1. So far, what passage in the book reminded you of something you've done or felt? Explain why you connected to this passage and how it is important to the book. Use quotes from the story to help support your answer.
2. List one hint as to how you know your book is fantasy.
Mystery
ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS BELOW:
1. So far, what passage in the book reminded you of something you've done or felt? Explain why you connected to this passage and how it is important to the book. Use quotes from the story to help support your answer.
2. List one hint as to how you know your book is mystery.
Historical Fiction
ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS BELOW:
1. So far, what passage in the book reminded you of something you've done or felt? Explain why you connected to this passage and how it is important to the book. Use quotes from the story to help support your answer.
2. List one hint as to how you know your book is historical fiction.
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