Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Tuesday, April 19- Realistic 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 Realistic Fiction.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.