Dear Students,
Some of you have already written book recommendations for the novels that other students are reading now. So, before you write your new book summary and opinion, read what other students have said about the book, and see if you agree.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
October 12 Book Recommendations
Dear Class,
Get ready to make your recommendations about your new book.
Get ready to make your recommendations about your new book.
• 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 ...)
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Summer Reading 2010
Dear Students,
I want you to read two books over the summer break. Ideally, they will be books that have also been made into movies.
Four Weddings and a Funeral and Dr. Zhivago are your first two choices. (You could also read both of them. They are not so difficult.) I recommend that you start reading the book, note the names of the characters, watch the DVD, go back to the book and finish reading. Write a summary of the book on the blog. Take notes from the movie, so you can do a movie critique later in fall semester.
Nelson Mandela. This book is about a great South African hero. If you follow these steps, you'll be able to understand more about his life.
1. Go to the Wiki history page and read a little about him. This will introduce the book to you.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Mandela
2. Go to Amazon.com and key in Long Walk to Freedom. You will find a summary, an Editorial Review, of his autobiography. (Scroll down the screen.)
3. Start the book.
4. Watch "Invictus," a movie about Nelson Mandela. Take notes. You can critique this movie later in Fall Semester.
5. Google to Ladymith Black Mombaza on youtube. Listen to some of their music to give you a South African flavor.
6. Go back to the book and read. Take notes on the main characters.
7. Summarize on the blog.
I want you to read two books over the summer break. Ideally, they will be books that have also been made into movies.
Four Weddings and a Funeral and Dr. Zhivago are your first two choices. (You could also read both of them. They are not so difficult.) I recommend that you start reading the book, note the names of the characters, watch the DVD, go back to the book and finish reading. Write a summary of the book on the blog. Take notes from the movie, so you can do a movie critique later in fall semester.
Nelson Mandela. This book is about a great South African hero. If you follow these steps, you'll be able to understand more about his life.
1. Go to the Wiki history page and read a little about him. This will introduce the book to you.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Mandela
2. Go to Amazon.com and key in Long Walk to Freedom. You will find a summary, an Editorial Review, of his autobiography. (Scroll down the screen.)
3. Start the book.
4. Watch "Invictus," a movie about Nelson Mandela. Take notes. You can critique this movie later in Fall Semester.
5. Google to Ladymith Black Mombaza on youtube. Listen to some of their music to give you a South African flavor.
6. Go back to the book and read. Take notes on the main characters.
7. Summarize on the blog.
Monday, July 5, 2010
July 13 Book Recommendation
Dear Students,
This July 13th book recommendation will be your last blog for the semester. Let's continue to share information about books we have read. I've changed the report a little for you.
• Your Full Name and class number.
• The title of your book.
• The level of the book (1,2,3,4,5,6)
• What was your favorite part about this book and why?
Coming soon...
What we will read over the summer break.
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.
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