I can correctly write an MLA formatted citation for my book talk book.
Citation
I can add comments related to the comprehension questions after each chapter and reply to the teacher comments.
You need to have at least 10 blogs. Make a blog entry after you read each chapter. Tell about favorite sentences, character traits, connections and details about when the story took place.
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Student types a comment.
Teacher responds to comment. Teacher's comments will be underlined.
Each blog entry should be answering comprehension questions # 2-5
#2 Tell me about a favorite sentence in this chapter. Were there any similes or metaphores? How did this sentence make you feel? Why did you like it?
#3 Did you make any connection while you were reading? What kind of connection did you make? Tell me what you read and what did this remind you of?
#4 Tell me a character trait of a character in your story and give me a specific examples to prove why you chose this trait. What did you read to make you think this about your character?
#5 Was there evidence of when this story took place while you were reading? Did it take place in the past, present, future? Tell me how you know. What did you read to prove this? Be specific!!
Be sure to include the date on each blog and the chapters or the pages you read for each entry.
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I can identify the correct meaning of an unknown word from my book.
I can identify synonyms or antonyms for the word.
I can correctly use the word in a new sentence or share a picture that shows the meaning of the word.
You must complete at least 10 vocabulary words.
(Example) Scattered- p.127- "When Sally woke up, she saw the deck of cards scattered all around the room." Going in many directions. Synonym: unorganized OR Antonym: organized. The burglar made a mess when he scattered their belongings all over the house.
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I can write a book review that states my opinion and contains details justifying that opinion.
I can publish the review in the District Library Catalog.
Book Review
I can answer comprehension questions that show knowledge of the author's purpose, literary devices, theme, etc.
I can make connections to text, connections to self, and connections to the world.
I can express in writing my own thoughts and opinions about my book.
I can answer the questions in complete sentences with correct grammar and punctuation.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS:
1. What is the author’s purpose of this book?
Answer: The Author's Purpose of this book is:
2. List 5 sentences from the book that you liked. Include similes, metaphors, or alliterations. Tell WHY you liked it or WHAT you liked about each sentence. How did it make you feel? What did it make you picture in your mind? What is the simile/metaphor comparing?
1. Sentence from book:
Why I liked it:
2. Sentence from book:
Why I liked it:
3. Sentence from book:
Why I liked it:
4. Sentence from book:
Why I liked it:
5. Sentence from book:
Why I liked it:
3. Give a total of 5 connections: Text-to-Self, Text-to-Text, and Text-to-World from your book. Give at least one example of each connection.
1. Type of connection:
Example from book:
2. Type of connection:
Example from book:
3. Type of connection:
Example from book:
4. Type of connection:
Example from book:
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Example from book:
4. Pick one main character from the book and give 3 character traits (not physical) he/she has. Give a specific example of each trait from the book to support your chosen trait.
Character from book:
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Example from book:
#2 Trait:
Example from book:
#3 Trait:
Example from book
5. Does this story take place in the past, present or future? Give at least one specific example to show proof of this. (think about technology in the story)
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6. What do you think the author’s theme was in this story?
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7. What do you think the author’s message/or main idea was in this story? What lesson did you learn? (It must relate to the theme)
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8. If you could be a character in your story who would you be? Why?
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9.a. What is the setting of the story? (Where does the story take place): forest, farm, desert, ocean, space, castle, city, country, foreign country, home, school, fantasy land, other?
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b. How would a different setting change an important event/s in the story?
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10.a. What makes the title of the book a good title?
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b. How does the title of the book connect to something in the story?
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c. If you could title this book something else, what would it be? WHY?
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Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship status, or economic status in its programs, activities and employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to address inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822).
Las Escuelas Públicas de Omaha no discriminan basados en la raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, estado civil, orientación sexual, discapacidad , edad, información genética, estado de ciudadanía, o estado económico, en sus programas, actividades y empleo, y provee acceso equitativo a los “Boy Scouts” y a otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para atender estas inquietudes referentes a las pólizas de no discriminación: El Superintendente de las Escuelas, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822).