The novel "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry is based on true life events--that's what puts it in the historical fiction category! Through this story we have learned about the Holocaust and what life was like for Jewish and non Jewish people at that time. Through resistance efforts people like the Johansens fought in the resistance to save people like the Rosens from Nazi soldiers.
When I was reading this book I was thinking about the author's purpose for writing this story. What major theme or lesson do you think Ms. Lowry wants us to know or think about? Please post a comment about this idea. Also, if you have any suggestions for your classmates for a good historical fiction read, please let us know about it. There is nothing like getting lost in a good book!
I look forward to seeing you on Monday!
Mrs. Engman
Friday, November 30, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
The Horse Snake
We have been working so hard on our memiors! I have been so impressed with the high quality of writing in our class. Do we have any future authors out there? I think so!
Reading examples of different genres of literature can help us to become great authors. We have talked about word choice, descriptions, and sensory language. Today, we are going to discuss how setting plays a role in a story.
How does setting make a difference in the plot of a story, or in a character's actions?
In today's discussion, give an example of how the setting influences the events or characters in the story the Horse Snake.
Also, in your memior, identify the setting and then ask for some feedback as to how to add more details and descriptions to make a movie in your mind.
Reading examples of different genres of literature can help us to become great authors. We have talked about word choice, descriptions, and sensory language. Today, we are going to discuss how setting plays a role in a story.
How does setting make a difference in the plot of a story, or in a character's actions?
In today's discussion, give an example of how the setting influences the events or characters in the story the Horse Snake.
Also, in your memior, identify the setting and then ask for some feedback as to how to add more details and descriptions to make a movie in your mind.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Woodsong
Gary Paulsen is a very famous author. He writes a lot of realistic fiction about survival in the outdoors. In the next selection that we are going to study in class, we will look at a memoir that he has written about an experience with an animal.
To get us thinking about our own experiences in order to make connections with this text, could you share an experience that you have had outdoors with an animal? Feel free to comment on your classmate's stories as well. I will start the conversation with a story from this weekend about my brother, Paul.
To get us thinking about our own experiences in order to make connections with this text, could you share an experience that you have had outdoors with an animal? Feel free to comment on your classmate's stories as well. I will start the conversation with a story from this weekend about my brother, Paul.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Great Work, Readers!
Hey, reading crew! Nice work responding to the question. I look forward to hearing the rest of the class's comments as well. If you have a chance to respond to the following question, I'd love to hear it!
What did you think of "Lob's Girl"? Were you surprised by the ending, or did you see it coming? What was your favorite part of the story, or did you have any connections to it?
Have a great day tomorrow, and be good for Mr. Pike. :)
Mrs. E.
What did you think of "Lob's Girl"? Were you surprised by the ending, or did you see it coming? What was your favorite part of the story, or did you have any connections to it?
Have a great day tomorrow, and be good for Mr. Pike. :)
Mrs. E.
Friday, September 28, 2012
What is reader response?
Welcome to my reading blog! This is going to be a tool for helping us to talk about one of my favorite things in the whole world....reading!
As we read in class I will post questions that you will respond to. We will be able to respond to each other's ideas and build on conversations about literature. You will have time to blog during class each week.
Our next story is going to be "Lob's Girl." It is a tragic tale with an unusual ending. Please write a response to the question below by commenting on this post. Use your initials so I can see who responds. Please remember etiquette for writing online and be respectful of your classmate's opinions.
Have you ever read a story and something totally bizarre happened at the end that you didn't expect? Please explain the story and tell us how you felt at the moment that the surprise occurred.
If you haven't read any stories like this, please describe an idea that you could use for writing a story with a surprise in the climax. Be creative!
I am anxious to see your responses. I will start the conversation going by telling you about a story that I read this summer with a surprise ending!
Happy Reading!
Mrs. E.
As we read in class I will post questions that you will respond to. We will be able to respond to each other's ideas and build on conversations about literature. You will have time to blog during class each week.
Our next story is going to be "Lob's Girl." It is a tragic tale with an unusual ending. Please write a response to the question below by commenting on this post. Use your initials so I can see who responds. Please remember etiquette for writing online and be respectful of your classmate's opinions.
Have you ever read a story and something totally bizarre happened at the end that you didn't expect? Please explain the story and tell us how you felt at the moment that the surprise occurred.
If you haven't read any stories like this, please describe an idea that you could use for writing a story with a surprise in the climax. Be creative!
I am anxious to see your responses. I will start the conversation going by telling you about a story that I read this summer with a surprise ending!
Happy Reading!
Mrs. E.
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