Author's message - Question 5

Why did your author write this particular book? What are they trying to communicate to the reader? What is their message? How can you tell? Is your author successful at this?

Language in your novel Question 4

Every writer has a different writing style. Some use very flowery, descriptive language, others use blunt, everyday language, and now, some authors use examples of text messages and IM chats. What type of writing style does your author have? Is there a lot of description, dialogue, action? Short sentences, long, or a combination of both? Hard vocabulary or everyday words? What type of writing style do you prefer to read? Why?

Cause and Effect - Question 3

Last week we discussed cause and effect in class. Today, I would like you to take one event in your novel, and show the many different causes that led to your event. Was there any point where the characters could have changed the outcome? What would happen then? For example, in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, what would have happened if Ron and Hermione had not accompanied Harry down the trap door after Quirrell?

Characters

Who is the main character in your novel? What is he/she like? Brave, intelligent, cowardly, loyal, ethical? How do you know? Does your character make good decisions? Would you be friends or hang out with your character? Why or why not? Remember to give examples from your book or real life.

Question #1

What is your favorite book of all time? Why do you enjoy it so much? Is it the character? The plot? The theme? Is it a book from your childhood or now?

Welcome to Pez's Book Group!

Hi everyone,

Your class will be involved in a pilot project utilizing a blog for book discussions. There will be approximately 7 questions posted to the blog by Mrs. Delgado or Ms. Pez about your classroom novels, reading log books, or recreational reading. Grades will be awarded for clarity and depth of responses, providing examples from the book or real life, incorporating classmate’s discussion, and grammar and spelling. A rubric will be provided in class.

The purpose of this assignment is to provide students with a forum to discuss books and respond to classmates in a non-threatening environment. Comprehension, critical thinking and analysis, and backing up opinions with examples from the text will be emphasized. This assignment fulfills Florida’s Sunshine State Standards in reading, writing, and literature; LA.A.2.4, LA.B.1.4, LA.B.2.4, and LA.E.1.4.

This is a semester long assignment. The beginning date is Fri. Sept. 28, 2007, and the responses to the final question will be due on Mon. Jan. 14. Students will be informed of the posting of each question, and will be expected to answer the question within the following week.