Tuesday, June 15, 2010

June 29 Book Recommendation


Dear Students,
Let's continue to share information about books we have read. Are you ready for a higher level? Some of you are reading at Level 5. Bravo! Keep going.

• Your Full Name and class number.
• The title of your book.
• The level of the book (4,5,6)
• Is this book: a mystery, a comedy, a history, a biography, a romance, a sad story, a frightening story, an adventure etc.
• Write a summary of the book:   1.  What is the main idea of the book?   2.  Write at least three supporting details.

• Would you recommend this book to a friend? Write why or why not.
(I would recommend this book because...I would not recommend this book because ...)

• You will do a special report for your last Book Recommendation of the semester...

Sunday, June 13, 2010

June 15 Book Recommendation


Dear Students,
Let's continue to share information about books we have read. I have added one new question for you.

• Your Full Name and class number.
• The title of your book.
• The level of the book (1,2,3,4,5,6)
• Is this book: a mystery, a comedy, a history, a biography, a romance, a sad story, a frightening story, an adventure etc.
• Write a summary of the book:   1.  What is the main idea of the book?   2.  Write at least three supporting details.

• Would you recommend this book to a friend? Write why or why not.
(I would recommend this book because...I would not recommend this book because ...)

• Are you ready for a higher level?

Monday, May 31, 2010

June 15 Book Recommendation

Dear Students,
You've been doing some very good work with your reading. Keep going. Your book summaries are interesting. I hope they are useful to other students.

• If you are ready, try a level higher.
• Read a little every day. Try to read at the same time every day to develop a habit.

• Follow the same instructions as for May 18 for your new blog.

Email me if you have any questions.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

June 1 Book Recommendation

Dear Class,

You've been doing some very good work with your reading. Keep going.
• If you are ready, try a level higher.
• Read a little every day. Try to read at the same time every day to develop a habit.

• Follow the same instructions as for May 18 for your new blog.

Email me if you have any questions.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Phrasal Verbs

Dear Students,
This website might be helpful in your writing and test-taking. Don't try to do all the exercises. Choose the ones that would be most helpful to you.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

May 18 Book Recommendation

Dear Students,

Your next Book Recommendation will be due May 18. Let's continue to share information about books we have read. Here are your instructions.

• Your Full Name and class number.

• The title of your book.

• The level of the book (3,4,5,6)

• Is this book: a mystery, a comedy, a history, a biography, a romance, a sad story, a frightening story, an adventure etc.

• Write a summary of the book: 1. What is the main idea of the book? 2. Write at least three supporting details.

• Would you recommend this book to a friend? Write why or why not.

(I would recommend this book because...I would not recommend this book because…)


When you choose your next book, try the next level UP.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Book Recommendations for April 27

Dear Students,
We all want to know about good books. Let's share information about books we have read.
Each student will blog Follow these instructions:

Your Full Name and class number.
The title of your book.The level of the book (1,2,3,4,5,6)
Is this book: a mystery, a comedy, a history, a biography, a romance, a sad story, a frightening story, an adventure, an historical novel etc.
Write a summary of the book in about five sentences: 1. What is the main idea of the book? 2. Write at least three supporting details.
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Write why or why not.
(I would recommend this book because...I would not recommend this book because ...)