Wednesday, May 18, 2011

10th Grade Check-In for May 19th: Recommendation

Make a recommendation for the book you are currently reading. Tell what you like about the book and why and who would probably enjoy reading it. Also, include a passage/quote from the book that really tells others what it means to read the book. Finally include 2 literary elements (from the list) that help to make the book good. Explain what they are in the book and how they make the book better.

Example: I would recommend the book, Witch and Wizard, by James Patterson to all young adult readers who like conspiracy theories about government and/or who like urban fantasy since it is a combination of both. This book is great because it is not the same old story line for urban fantasy but puts a twist on it by having the characters stand up to a government that basically grabs power, makes everyone act the same or go to jail, and outlaws anything that shows creativity especially by and for teenagers. (why the book is good and who would like it) The main problem or conflict in the book is external because the two main characters, powerful teenagers with the influence and skills to actually defeat the guy in power, are on the run because this government wants to eliminate them as a threat. They are so cool because they try to unify and help other teenagers. The characters are realistic and fresh and the problem is edgy. (2 literary elements and how they make the book better) The passage that stands out for me is the one where the two main characters are forced to run through this line of hungry, insane dogs and back in less than a minute to get their food. I thought this hit home how evil the government really is and what torture they will put the main characters through. I thought it also showed how adults in the book resented the teenagers' ability to be creative and love. (a passage that really spoke to the essence of the book)

9th Grade Academics: Shakespeare Response

Write an initial response and then a response that discusses with another classmate their perspective. Let's get a conversation going.

Based on Romeo and Juliet, does love in high school unfold in a similar way? Why or why not? Is their love a true love; why or why not? Give examples from the text and from real life to back up your ideas.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

10th Grade Check-In for May 12th

Whose point of view is your book written from (1st or 3rd)? What does it show? What symbolism, metaphors, images, and similes show up in your book? How does this make the book better?

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

10th Grade Check-In for May 5th

Talk about some of the important parts of the plot in your book especially introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resoultion. Talk also about what the main problem in your book is about. Finally, categorize this type of problem in man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. self, man vs. machine, and/or man vs. society and explain whether this type of problem is external or internal.

Rotation 13 Blog for 9th Grade

Recommendation Round #3. Recommend a 3rd and different book than the other 2. Talk about how character, theme, setting, main idea, and problem makes the book better. Also, make a good suggestion to those who might especially like the book. Finally, pick a quote (direct copied text) from the book and explain how it really shows how the book is good.

Note: THIS IS A REVIEW THAT YOU WILL CLOSELY SEE ON THE FINAL EXAM!!! TAKE IT SERIOUSLY AND DON'T SKIP PARTS OF THE PROMPT!!!!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

10th Grade Check-In for April 28th: Theme

Talk about the theme of your book. How do the other book parts like character, setting, problem, etc. contribute to the theme? Why is the theme important? How does it make the book better?

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Rotation 12 Blog for 9th Grade

Because last rotation's recommendation went so well and in preparation of your finals, choose another book that you read this year to recommend or not recommend. Why did you like/dislike the book? What made it interesting? How were you able to relate to the characters and the book in general? What really stood out for you in the book? Is there a particular line from the book that struck you? Finally, what people do you think would particularly like the book?