Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Weekly Reader's Response Due 11/16/09

Based on the experience you have had the last several days with your Literature Circle jobs,
which jobs do you enjoy the most and why? Do you see any one job any more important than another job? Why or why not.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Weekly Reader's Response Due 11/6/09

Now that you have embarked on your novel adventure tell me,
how do you think your story will develop? Predict what you think
will happen to the main character or how the plot will thicken and
change.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Weekly Reader's Response Due 10/23/09

We have discussed the elements of fiction within a short story over the last several weeks.
Tell me what element of fiction you find to be the most important or interesting to you and why you find it valuable when you read. Examples of the elements are dialogue, characters, setting, plot or theme.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Reader's Response Due 10/16/09

If you could trade places with a character in a short story or folktale, who would it be and why?

Friday, October 2, 2009

Weekly Reader's Response Due 10/9/09

Now that we are exploring the world of short stories...tell me, what is your favorite type of short story? For example, fairytales, myths, legends or folktales, and why?

October Monthly Reader's Response Due 10/30/09

Complete a double-entry journal about an important line in your book. Include the quote and 3 thoughts you have about the quote.

Think about how the book you're reading relates to your own life. Explain the connection you have and how it relates to you.

Compare yourself to the main character in your story and explain how you are alike and different.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Weekly Reader's Response 10/2/09

When you summarize a text, what is important to include?

Friday, September 18, 2009

Weekly Reader's Response 9/25/09

What information helps you determine the stated main idea of a text when you read?

Thursday, September 17, 2009

September Reader's Response Question

Write about something in the book that surprised you or you found interesting.

Tell about connections that you made while reading the book.

How did your preview help you select the book you are reading now?

Friday, September 11, 2009

Weekly Response 9/18/09

How does using the reading process help you become a better reader?