Post your make-up blog HERE in this space.
DO NOT post on the original blog or I will not see it to grade it. Please do not ask me which blog you missed. If you don't know, go to the blogs and use CTRL F to see if you posted or not.
Directions: Tell me the Blog # that you missed (I will not grade it if you leave this out). Post your make-up based on the book you're reading NOW, not the book you were reading at the time. Remember to include author and title.
Post your comment HERE in this space. Respond to someone who posted HERE.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Blog #13, Due: Friday, December 14th, 2012
Post your book title and author.
Briefly describe your main character.
Choose a winter holiday that your character or your character's family might celebrate (for example, Christmas, Hannukah). Now describe what that character's holiday would be like.
Briefly describe your main character.
Choose a winter holiday that your character or your character's family might celebrate (for example, Christmas, Hannukah). Now describe what that character's holiday would be like.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Blog #12, Due: December 7th, 2012
Write your novel's title and the author.
Choose an unpopular character from your novel (perhaps the villain or a different character who is not well-liked). Write a paragraph from that character's perspective.
Choose an unpopular character from your novel (perhaps the villain or a different character who is not well-liked). Write a paragraph from that character's perspective.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Blog #11, Due: Friday, Nov. 30th
Post your book's title and author. Write a possible theme statement for your novel. Based on what you have read so far, what do you think the theme of the novel is? (Or: What do you think will be the theme if you can predict the ending?) Make sure you explain why you chose that theme.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Blog #10, Due: Friday, Nov. 16th, 2012
Post the author and title of your novel.
The root words we have learned so far are: uni, bi, tri, quad, pent, philo, frater, bio, patr, mater, inter, ology, pre, post, and phobia.
1.) Find a word in your book that contains one of these root words. Write the sentence and tell us what the word means and how it relates to the book.
2.) Predict what you think will happen next in your novel!
The root words we have learned so far are: uni, bi, tri, quad, pent, philo, frater, bio, patr, mater, inter, ology, pre, post, and phobia.
1.) Find a word in your book that contains one of these root words. Write the sentence and tell us what the word means and how it relates to the book.
2.) Predict what you think will happen next in your novel!
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Blog #9, DUE: Saturday, Nov. 10th
Post the title and author of the book you're currently reading.
Choose a character from your novel and briefly explain who this character is. What is a book that you think this character would enjoy reading? Explain why. Don't give the first, easiest, most obvious answer that pops into your head. Try to dig a little deeper as to what book this character would enjoy.
Choose a character from your novel and briefly explain who this character is. What is a book that you think this character would enjoy reading? Explain why. Don't give the first, easiest, most obvious answer that pops into your head. Try to dig a little deeper as to what book this character would enjoy.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Blog #8, DUE: Friday, Nov. 2nd
Post your novel's title and author.
An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art. For example, a novel might make an allusion to Pinnochio, Scrooge, Romeo and Juliet, Jesus, the Garden of Eden, the Mona Lisa, Adam and Eve, characters from mythology (Zeus, Aphrodite, etc.), Cyclops, celebrities, etc.
Find an allusion in your novel. Write the allusion and explain WHY the author chose to include it.
An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art. For example, a novel might make an allusion to Pinnochio, Scrooge, Romeo and Juliet, Jesus, the Garden of Eden, the Mona Lisa, Adam and Eve, characters from mythology (Zeus, Aphrodite, etc.), Cyclops, celebrities, etc.
Find an allusion in your novel. Write the allusion and explain WHY the author chose to include it.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
MAKE-UP BLOG, DUE: Sunday, October 21st, 2012
Post your make-up blog HERE in this space.
DO NOT post on the original blog or I will not see it to grade it. Please do not ask me which blog you missed. If you don't know, go to the blogs and use CTRL F to see if you posted or not.
Directions: Tell me the Blog # that you missed (I will not grade it if you leave this out). Post your make-up based on the book you're reading NOW, not the book you were reading at the time. Remember to include author and title.
Post your comment HERE in this space. Respond to someone who posted HERE.
DO NOT post on the original blog or I will not see it to grade it. Please do not ask me which blog you missed. If you don't know, go to the blogs and use CTRL F to see if you posted or not.
Directions: Tell me the Blog # that you missed (I will not grade it if you leave this out). Post your make-up based on the book you're reading NOW, not the book you were reading at the time. Remember to include author and title.
Post your comment HERE in this space. Respond to someone who posted HERE.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Blog #7, Due: Friday, October12th
Post the title and author of your novel.
Based on what you have read recently, what would you say is the most important WORD for that section of your novel? Explain why you choose that word.
Based on what you have read recently, what would you say is the most important WORD for that section of your novel? Explain why you choose that word.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Blog #6, DUE: Friday, October 5th
Post the title and author of your book.
a. Is your book written in 1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person, or 3rd person omniscient? Include quotes (or a quote) from the text to support your answer.
b. Describe the main external conflict in your novel. What type of external conflict is it?
c. What is an internal conflict in your novel?
a. Is your book written in 1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person, or 3rd person omniscient? Include quotes (or a quote) from the text to support your answer.
b. Describe the main external conflict in your novel. What type of external conflict is it?
c. What is an internal conflict in your novel?
Monday, September 24, 2012
Blog #5, DUE: Friday, September 28th, 2012
Post your book's title and author.
Briefly tell us about your main character. Next, if your main character could go anywhere in the world, where would he or she go? Explain why you choose this place. Be specific.
Briefly tell us about your main character. Next, if your main character could go anywhere in the world, where would he or she go? Explain why you choose this place. Be specific.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Blog #4, DUE: Friday, September 21st, 2012
Post your book's title and author.
We have described the 1950s as Fearful, Fabulous, and Forgotten. If you had to use three alliterative words to describe your novel, what would they be? Explain why you chose each word.
We have described the 1950s as Fearful, Fabulous, and Forgotten. If you had to use three alliterative words to describe your novel, what would they be? Explain why you chose each word.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Blog #3, Due: Friday, Sept. 14th, 2012
Post the author and title of your novel.
Describe the setting of your novel. Setting includes time period, place, and environment (atmosphere, what the place is like). Tell us how you know (AKA use evidence from your book). If you aren't sure, make an educated guess and tell us why you choose that time, place, and environment.
Describe the setting of your novel. Setting includes time period, place, and environment (atmosphere, what the place is like). Tell us how you know (AKA use evidence from your book). If you aren't sure, make an educated guess and tell us why you choose that time, place, and environment.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Blog #2, DUE: Friday, September 7th, 2012
Post the title and author of your book.
Find a simile, metaphor, or personification in your novel. Type the sentence and page #. Then explain what the simile/metaphor/personification means. Overall, do you think the book you're reading is descriptive? If so, explain with specific examples. If not, explain with specific examples.
Find a simile, metaphor, or personification in your novel. Type the sentence and page #. Then explain what the simile/metaphor/personification means. Overall, do you think the book you're reading is descriptive? If so, explain with specific examples. If not, explain with specific examples.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Blog #1, Due: Friday, August 31st, 2012
Post the title and author of the book you're currently reading.
1. Briefly tell us what your current book is about.
2. Why did you decide to read this book? / How did you choose this book?
3. What genre is the book?
4. What's one of your favorite books you've ever read? Explain why.
5. What are your reading habits? For example, do you read before you go to bed every night? Do you read on the weekends? Do you read one book a day every other week, but then not read anything for two weeks? etc. Explain.
1. Briefly tell us what your current book is about.
2. Why did you decide to read this book? / How did you choose this book?
3. What genre is the book?
4. What's one of your favorite books you've ever read? Explain why.
5. What are your reading habits? For example, do you read before you go to bed every night? Do you read on the weekends? Do you read one book a day every other week, but then not read anything for two weeks? etc. Explain.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Summer Packet
Here is the link to the REACH summer packet in case you lose yours.
Here you will find the NHD theme sheet, which is part of the packet.
EVERYONE should view this link: NHD Sample Topics 2013 *They were just posted on the NHD website and will give you more ideas for topics.*
Here you will find the NHD theme sheet, which is part of the packet.
EVERYONE should view this link: NHD Sample Topics 2013 *They were just posted on the NHD website and will give you more ideas for topics.*
Friday, June 1, 2012
LAST BLOG, DUE TODAY! :)
Take some time thinking back to the whole school year. You can go to my website and revisit each 9 weeks to remind yourself the types of activities we did: http://www.oncoursesystems.com/school/webpage.aspx?id=482087 For example, there was the Civil Rights unit, Glogs, Communism and the 1950s, field trips, books (Lay That Trumpet in Our Hands, Shakespeare, etc.), etc. What did you enjoy about your school year in our REACH class? Be specific and write a lot! Way more than 50 words are required! Also, if you have anything that you would like changed or ideas for improvement, please feel free to leave those ideas, too! As a teacher, we prefer to get ideas straight from the most knowledgeable source -- you all!
Also, respond to TWO other classmates. TWO classmates.
Also, respond to TWO other classmates. TWO classmates.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
LAST MAKE-UP BLOG, Due: Friday, May 25th, Midnight
Post your make-up blog HERE in this space.
DO NOT post on the original blog or I will not see it to grade it. Please do not ask me which blog you missed. If you don't know, go to the blogs and use CTRL F to see if you posted or not.
Directions: Tell me the Blog # that you missed (I will not grade it if you leave this out). Post your make-up based on the book you're reading NOW, not the book you were reading at the time. Remember to include author/title/page #.
Post your comment HERE in this space. Respond to someone who posted HERE.
DO NOT post on the original blog or I will not see it to grade it. Please do not ask me which blog you missed. If you don't know, go to the blogs and use CTRL F to see if you posted or not.
Directions: Tell me the Blog # that you missed (I will not grade it if you leave this out). Post your make-up based on the book you're reading NOW, not the book you were reading at the time. Remember to include author/title/page #.
Post your comment HERE in this space. Respond to someone who posted HERE.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Blog #25, DUE: Friday, May 11, 2012
Post the title and author of your novel, PLUS the page # you're on!!
Tell me one of your characters and briefly describe who the character is.
If this character were packing a suitcase for a trip, name THREE items that the character would pack and explain WHY you chose each item. Your answers should NOT include something like: "A toothbrush because most people think it's important to brush their teeth."
Tell me one of your characters and briefly describe who the character is.
If this character were packing a suitcase for a trip, name THREE items that the character would pack and explain WHY you chose each item. Your answers should NOT include something like: "A toothbrush because most people think it's important to brush their teeth."
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
MAKE-UP BLOG, DUE: Friday, May 4th by midnight
Post your make-up blog HERE in this space.
DO NOT post on the original blog or I will not see it to grade it. Please do not ask me which blog you missed. If you don't know, go to the blogs and use CTRL F to see if you posted or not.
Directions: Tell me the Blog # that you missed (I will not grade it if you leave this out). Post your make-up based on the book you're reading NOW, not the book you were reading at the time. Remember to include author/title/page #.
Post your comment HERE in this space. Respond to someone who posted HERE.
DO NOT post on the original blog or I will not see it to grade it. Please do not ask me which blog you missed. If you don't know, go to the blogs and use CTRL F to see if you posted or not.
Directions: Tell me the Blog # that you missed (I will not grade it if you leave this out). Post your make-up based on the book you're reading NOW, not the book you were reading at the time. Remember to include author/title/page #.
Post your comment HERE in this space. Respond to someone who posted HERE.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Blog #24, DUE: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Post your book's title, author, and the page # you're on.
Describe an internal conflict that one of your main characters faces.
Describe an external conflict that one of your main character faces (and tell us what TYPE of external conflict).
Describe an internal conflict that one of your main characters faces.
Describe an external conflict that one of your main character faces (and tell us what TYPE of external conflict).
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Blog #23, DUE: Saturday, April 21st, 2012
You have until Saturday at midnight to complete this blog.
Post your book's title, author, and the page # that you're on.
Based onw hat you've read recently, what would you say is the most important word for that section? Tell the word and then explain why you chose that word.
Post your book's title, author, and the page # that you're on.
Based onw hat you've read recently, what would you say is the most important word for that section? Tell the word and then explain why you chose that word.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Blog #22, DUE: Friday, April 13th, 2012
Please post the title, author, and page # of your book.
How does the author of your book make the characters believable? Be specific and explain thoroughly.
How does the author of your book make the characters believable? Be specific and explain thoroughly.
Monday, March 26, 2012
MAKE-UP BLOG, Due: THURSDAY, March 29th
Post your make-up blog HERE in this space. Note: It's due Thursday by midnight so I can get it on for these report cards.
DO NOT post on the original blog or I will not see it to grade it. Please do not ask me which blog you missed. If you don't know, go to the blogs and use CTRL F to see if you posted or not.
Directions: Tell me the Blog # that you missed (I will not grade it if you leave this out). Post your make-up based on the book you're reading NOW, not the book you were reading at the time. Remember to include author/title/page #.
Post your comment HERE in this space. Respond to someone who posted HERE.
DO NOT post on the original blog or I will not see it to grade it. Please do not ask me which blog you missed. If you don't know, go to the blogs and use CTRL F to see if you posted or not.
Directions: Tell me the Blog # that you missed (I will not grade it if you leave this out). Post your make-up based on the book you're reading NOW, not the book you were reading at the time. Remember to include author/title/page #.
Post your comment HERE in this space. Respond to someone who posted HERE.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Blog #21, DUE: Saturday, March 24th, 2012
Tell us the book you're reading, the author, and the page # you're on.
1.) Why did you choose your book?
2.) Tell us briefly what it's about.
2.) Do you think the book you're reading is "on-level" for your reading level? Or do you think it's a little below or above your reading level? Explain.
1.) Why did you choose your book?
2.) Tell us briefly what it's about.
2.) Do you think the book you're reading is "on-level" for your reading level? Or do you think it's a little below or above your reading level? Explain.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Blog #20, DUE: Saturday, March 17th, 2012
1. How has your NHD project this year helped you grow as a student?
2. In one to two sentences, what would you say about the NHD project to future students?
2. In one to two sentences, what would you say about the NHD project to future students?
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Blog #19, DUE: Friday, March 2nd
Post the title of your book, author, and page # you're on.
Choose a character in your book. Briefly tell who that character is.
If your character could travel anywhere in the world, where do you think your character would travel? Be specific and explain why you choose that place. Be insightful and thoughtful.
Choose a character in your book. Briefly tell who that character is.
If your character could travel anywhere in the world, where do you think your character would travel? Be specific and explain why you choose that place. Be insightful and thoughtful.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
MAKE-UP BLOG
This is the FIRST make-up blog of the 3rd quarter.
Post your make-up blog HERE in this space.
DO NOT post on the original blog or I will not see it to grade it.Please do not ask me which blog you missed. If you don't know, go to the blogs and use CTRL F to see if you posted or not.Directions: Tell me the Blog # that you missed (I will not grade it if you leave this out). Post your make-up based on the book you're reading NOW, not the book you were reading at the time. Remember to include author/title/page #.
Post your comment HERE in this space. Respond to someone who posted HERE.
Post your make-up blog HERE in this space.
DO NOT post on the original blog or I will not see it to grade it.Please do not ask me which blog you missed. If you don't know, go to the blogs and use CTRL F to see if you posted or not.Directions: Tell me the Blog # that you missed (I will not grade it if you leave this out). Post your make-up based on the book you're reading NOW, not the book you were reading at the time. Remember to include author/title/page #.
Post your comment HERE in this space. Respond to someone who posted HERE.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Blog #18, DUE: Friday, February 17, 2012
Post your book's title, author, and page #.
If you had to take the place of one character in your book, who would you take the place of? Explain why you would take that person's place.
Remember to be thoughtful in your responses.
If you had to take the place of one character in your book, who would you take the place of? Explain why you would take that person's place.
Remember to be thoughtful in your responses.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Blog #17, DUE: Friday, February 10th, 2012
Post the title of your book, author, and page # that you're on.
We've been learning about flash fiction and the twists, often ironic, that come at the end.
Tell us about a twist in your book that really surprised you. Be detailed and thoughtful so we can understand the twist. Even if you're reading a non-fiction book, there are likely surprises and unexpected occurrences.
We've been learning about flash fiction and the twists, often ironic, that come at the end.
Tell us about a twist in your book that really surprised you. Be detailed and thoughtful so we can understand the twist. Even if you're reading a non-fiction book, there are likely surprises and unexpected occurrences.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Blog #16, DUE: February 3rd, 2012
Post the title and author of your book and what page number you're on.
Describe a recent event from your book. Then, tell us how YOU would have handled the situation if you were in the story.
Be detailed and thoughtful!
Describe a recent event from your book. Then, tell us how YOU would have handled the situation if you were in the story.
Be detailed and thoughtful!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Blog #15, DUE: Friday, January 27th, 2012
Remember to post your book's title, author, and page #.
Choose two to three characters and very briefly tell us who they are.
If your book were turned into a movie, what actors/actresses would you want to play the parts? (You must choose famous people to play the roles.) Include an explanation of why you choose those actors/actresses.
Choose two to three characters and very briefly tell us who they are.
If your book were turned into a movie, what actors/actresses would you want to play the parts? (You must choose famous people to play the roles.) Include an explanation of why you choose those actors/actresses.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
BLOG #14, DUE: Friday, January 20th
Hi all, NEVERMIND about the blog for this week! Feel free to leave a comment just saying "hey!"
Monday, January 9, 2012
Blog #13, DUE: January 13th, 2012
It's been a while -- welcome back to the world of blogging!
Post your book's title, author, and the page # you're on. Feel free to tell us a sentence or two of what your book is about.
What would you say is the overall TONE of your book (or you can choose the tone of a particular chapter)? Make sure the tone you choose is more sophisticated than "sad," "angry," "happy." Give specific details for why you choose that tone.
Post your book's title, author, and the page # you're on. Feel free to tell us a sentence or two of what your book is about.
What would you say is the overall TONE of your book (or you can choose the tone of a particular chapter)? Make sure the tone you choose is more sophisticated than "sad," "angry," "happy." Give specific details for why you choose that tone.
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