Assignment #13 - Final Book Review

Write a book review of the novel you read.  I expect very detailed responses for this assignment mainly because it is your final one for your novel.  YOU MUST follow the criteria given on the following websites: (Choose the appropriate criteria according to your novel - fiction or non-fiction)

1.) FICTION NOVELS - http://teach.fcps.net/literaryclub/old/fictionportfoliograde4_8.htm

2.) NON-FICTION - http://teach.fcps.net/literaryclub/old/nonfictiongrades4_8portfolio.htm

Assignment #12 - Lesson learned

What did you learn from this novel? In answering this, you may comment on any aspect of the novel including how it is written.

Assignment #11 - CULTURE

Explain one specific aspect of the culture described in the book.  Tell how it compares to a specific culture you are familiar with. (paragraph form)

Assignment #10 - Powerful Passage

Write about the most powerful passage in your novel.
1.) What was the passage/event?
2.) Describe in great detail why you feel this passage/event from the story had a profound impact on you.  Be sure to include details and examples from the novel.

Assignment #9 - Plot curve

List 10 events from your novel chronologically.  Start with what you know about PLOT curves.  You can start with your introduction, go to your rising action, the climax, the falling action, and the conclusion.  Use the format shown below:

1.) <insert sentence(s) and explanation>

2.) <insert sentence(s) and explanation>

etc

ASSIGNMENT #8 - DEEP QUESTIONS

1.) We have been studying many reading strategies since the beginning of the year.  One that we focused on for quite some time was questioning.   We worked on developing our ability to create simple and DEEP questions.  Remember, answers to DEEP questions, cannot be solved by reading and searching for the information within the story.  You must use your inference skills and critical thinking skills.  In a single response to this post, please post 2 DEEP questions in the format listed below.
***DON’T FORGET TO ANSWER AT LEAST 1 DEEP QUESTION WRITTEN BY YOUR CLASSMATE***

#1.) <Write your DEEP question here>
#2.) <Write your DEEP question here>

ASSIGNMENT #7

1.) We have been studying many reading strategies since the beginning of the year.  One that we focused on for quite some time was questioning.   We worked on developing our ability to create SIMPLE and deep questions.  Remember, answers to SIMPLE questions can be solved by reading and searching for the information within the story.   In a single response to this post, please post 2 SIMPLE questions in the format listed below.  

             #1.) <Write your SIMPLE question here>

             #2.) <Write your SIMPLE question here>

2.) In addition to creating 2 SIMPLE questions, please answer at least 2 other questions that have been posted by your peers (NOT YOURS).  Remember, you must always answer in full and complete sentences.

Assignment #6

1.) If you could rewrite any part of the story, which part would you rewrite and WHY?

2.) How would you rewrite it?  (Minimum of 5 sentences - I know that most of you will write one or two paragraphs)

3.) Make sure you have clearly explained #1 and #2 with full and complete sentences.

ASSIGNMENT #5

1.) If you could be any character from this novel, who would you be and why?  List at least 2 different reasons and be sure to back up your reasons with solid details.  

2.) Respond to a at least one other post.  Be sure to give a positive suggestion or way that a student could improve his/her post.  

3.) SMILE! :)

Assignment #4

1.) Write about another connection that you have made with this novel.  Remember, you need to first indicate what kind of connection it is (T-T, T-S, and T-W).  You must write about a different type of connection than the one you wrote about previously.  Then, you must clearly explain what part of the novel you are connecting with and what it reminds you of.  Your connection should be a minimum of 5 sentences.  Be sure to explain who, what, where, why, when, and how.  Provide as many details as possible.  When you have explained your connection using everything listed above, then you have completed this assignment.  If you haven't, then you need to add to your post.  

2.) Preview your post before you actually post your work.  Remember, if the word is underlined in red, right click on it and it will give you suggestions for the correct spelling.

3.) Respond to one other response like you did yesterday.

ASSIGNMENT #3 - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

1.) Write about one 'CONFLICT' that one of the main characters is having in the novel you are reading.  Be sure to include what type of conflict it is.  You must clearly state the type and details of the conflict.  If you have forgotten, you may go to this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conflict_(narrative).  Please note, that this wikipedia page is not 100% correct.  The different types of conflicts should not say 'MAN VS', it should read 'PERSON VS'.  You must choose one of the conflict types that are listed on the wikipedia page.

2.) Go back to Assignment #1,2, and #3.  Read all of the responses by your classmates.  Then, you must comment on one of the students' blog posts by offering your opinion.  This may be in the form of a suggestion on how they may improve their posts, or in the form of agreement to their post.  You can Tell them that you agree with what they said, however you must also include your reasons why you agree.   

Assignment #2

Thank you for posting your predictions for the your new novel.  Your next assignment over the holiday weekend is to write a brief description of one of the main characters from your novel.  

1.) Include details of the character's physical appearance and character traits that you were able to learn from reading the novel.  If your novel does not give a description or you cannot infer the description of the character from what you read, write about what you think the character looks like.  

2.) Include 1 connection that you are able to make with this character.  The connection should be at least 3 quality sentences.  (text-text, text-self, or text-world)

Assignment #1

ASSIGNMENT #1.)
Your first assignment is to write a prediction by replying to this post.  You must write a short paragraph between 5-8 sentences.  You must use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.  I will be looking to see that you are using vocabulary that you have learned this year, as well as proper sentence/paragraph structure.  Always keep in mind that you must be socially responsible.  Don't forget that everything you write here will be moderated and reviewed by your entire class.