Predictions of BNW - Dec 17

Based on the bell ringer, the four big questions, and the notes 1940s, what do you predict for the story in the novel? Use two vocabulary words from the last two weeks.

Nature Quote - Dec 11

Write a response to the quote listed under Ch 13, using three vocabulary words from unit 13.

Hamlet Review - Dec 1

Indicate your topic and write a thorough review.

Reaction to Polonius

What is your reaction to Polonius's decision to tell King Claudius his interpretation of Hamlet's behavior? Does he have an obligation to do so since he is the king's advisor (notice there is NO comma before the word "since")? Should he just stay out of it all together? Should he advice Ophelia on the matter then leave it alone? USE THREE VOCABULARY WORDS TO RESPOND.

Reaction to Hamlet

React to any of Act I scene 5 or Act II scene 1 using two vocabulary words. You can discuss what information Hamlet is given my his father, what Hamlet might be thinking, whether it is ethical for a father to spy on his son (as Polonius does), etc.

RW Oct 29

Respond to your book using three vocabulary words from units 1-8.

Blame?

Do Milton and Lanier seem to agree or disagree on who is to blame for the Fall? What evidence is there? Do you think their sex influences their portrayal of the events?

RW Oct 23

Of what does your book remind you - another book? another movie? A real-life situation? Write about it using 10 vocabulary words.

Letter to God

Write a letter to God as Beelzebub, asking for permission to re-enter Heaven. Reference at least three details from the text and use 10 vocabulary words.

RW Oct 15

What do you think will happen later in your book? Hypothesize using five vocabulary words!

RW Oct 8

Write an entry as a character in your book, using three vocabulary words!

RW Oct 1

Discuss how you might change the book you are reading (its characters, events, etc), using at least five vocabulary words.

R.W. Sept 24

How awesome is it to get lost in a good book? What do you enjoy most about reading? Anything interesting happen in your book today? Tell us using two vocabulary words from this week.

RW Sept 17 #1

So...how did the reading go? Anything interesting? Tell us all about it...using one vocabulary word and one of the sentence patterns we have worked on this week (11, 12, or 13). The book I have been reading this week is called Dragonfly in Amber. It is actually the second book in a series...the main plot of the series is about a woman who falls through a crack in time. Into 18th Century Scotland fell the heroine. She stuggles to dissemble her true identity and fights to return to her home. It is a very interesting book because I love the idea of time travel and I like learning about history.

Reading Workshop Sept 10

Hey my diligent students! Last week's blog postings went really well. I would like you to add a rating this time in regards to how well you are enjoying the book (1 to 5). Have fun! P.S. Use at least one vocabulary word in tonight's blog and one in tomorrow's blog.

Reading Workshop Sept 3

Hey Readers - After reading a book of your choice for 15 minutes, tell us what your response is! What do you like or dislike about it? Do you relate to a particular character? Why or why not? Do you have an idea what might happen next? Fill us in...

Welcome!

Welcome 11 CP students! This site is going to serve as a fun way to communicate, share, and discuss various topics. To begin, let's conduct a trial discussion on a favorite book. Each student should post at least two comments in response to the topic and to others' comments. Let's begin...one of my favorites is a book called Rebecca. It reads like a ghost story and a mystery. One of the biggest reasons I like it is because it has not one twist, but TWO twists at the end. Just when you think the surprises are over...you are surprised again!