Entry #10

Journal Entry # 10

Think about what has happened in your story so far.  Based on this information, describe why  you believe your author wrote this story.  What was he/she trying to tell the reader?

Entry #9- All classes

Journal Entry #9

1) Identify 3  different sign posts.

2) Tell the page and the quote that supports your sign post

3) Explain your sign post.

Example:

Contradiction: pg 5 “The story was that the three skeletons, gleaming with phosphorescent light, danced over the small rock, screaming” 

This quote shows a contradiction because the island the narrator is going to work on, is haunted.  Most people with common sense wouldn’t take a job somewhere where people have died, were eaten by birds, and now haunt the area.

Entry #8: All Classes

Journal Entry #8

1) Identify 3  different sign posts.

2) Tell the page and the quote that supports your sign post

3) Explain your sign post.

Example:

Contradiction: pg 5 “The story was that the three skeletons, gleaming with phosphorescent light, danced over the small rock, screaming” 

This quote shows a contradiction because the island the narrator is going to work on, is haunted.  Most people with common sense wouldn’t take a job somewhere where people have died, were eaten by birds, and now haunt the area.

Journal #7- All Classes

Journal Entry # 7- 11/8/12

From what point of view is the story told from?  How does this point of view help contribute to the story?  How would it be different if it was told from another point of view?

Journal #6- All Classes

Journal Entry #6- 11/7/12

Think about an event that occurred during your reading tonight.  If that event was left out of the story, would it have changed the plot in some way?  Why or why not?  Be sure to explain the event and how it relates to the story as a whole.

Journal #5

Journal Entry #5- 11/6/12

Think about the mood of your book so far.  Is it more funny? Serious? Intense?  Tell what type of mood your story has and then explain why you believe the author chose to use this mood in his/her writing.

Journal #4- All Classes

Journal Entry #4- 11/5/12

If you were in your story, what type of relationship would you have with your character?  Give reasons from the text to support your answer.

Journal #3: All classes

Journal Entry #3

Using one of the characters in your book, discuss what type of music or television shows you believe your character would listen to or watch.  Give specific examples of the songs/tv shows and then tell why you believe this is what your character would listen/watch.

Journal Entry #2: All classes

Journal Entry #2

1) Identify 3 different sign posts.

2) Tell the page and the quote that supports your sign post

3) Explain your sign post.

Example:

Contradiction: pg 5 “The story was that the three skeletons, gleaming with phosphorescent light, danced over the small rock, screaming” 

This quote shows a contradiction because the island the narrator is going to work on, is haunted.  Most people with common sense wouldn’t take a job somewhere where people have died, were eaten by birds, and now haunt the area.

Period 1: Entry # 1: New Book

Journal Entry #1

1) Identify 3 sign posts.

2) Tell the page and the quote that supports your sign post

3) Explain your sign post.

Example:

Contradiction: pg 5 “The story was that the three skeletons, gleaming with phosphorescent light, danced over the small rock, screaming” 

This quote shows a contradiction because the island the narrator is going to work on, is haunted.  Most people with common sense wouldn’t take a job somewhere where people have died, were eaten by birds, and now haunt the area.

Period 2: Entry 1- New Book

Journal Entry #1

1) Identify 3 sign posts.

2) Tell the page and the quote that supports your sign post

3) Explain your sign post.

Example:

Contradiction: pg 5 “The story was that the three skeletons, gleaming with phosphorescent light, danced over the small rock, screaming” 

This quote shows a contradiction because the island the narrator is going to work on, is haunted.  Most people with common sense wouldn’t take a job somewhere where people have died, were eaten by birds, and now haunt the area.

Period 3: Entry 1- New Book

Journal Entry #1

1) Identify 3 sign posts.

2) Tell the page and the quote that supports your sign post

3) Explain your sign post.

Example:

Contradiction: pg 5 “The story was that the three skeletons, gleaming with phosphorescent light, danced over the small rock, screaming” 

This quote shows a contradiction because the island the narrator is going to work on, is haunted.  Most people with common sense wouldn’t take a job somewhere where people have died, were eaten by birds, and now haunt the area.

Period 5: Entry #1 New Book

Journal Entry #1

1) Identify 3 sign posts.

2) Tell the page and the quote that supports your sign post

3) Explain your sign post.

Example:

Contradiction: pg 5 “The story was that the three skeletons, gleaming with phosphorescent light, danced over the small rock, screaming” 

This quote shows a contradiction because the island the narrator is going to work on, is haunted.  Most people with common sense wouldn’t take a job somewhere where people have died, were eaten by birds, and now haunt the area.

Period 6- Entry 1 New Book

Journal Entry #1

1) Identify 3 sign posts.

2) Tell the page and the quote that supports your sign post

3) Explain your sign post.

Example:

Contradiction: pg 5 “The story was that the three skeletons, gleaming with phosphorescent light, danced over the small rock, screaming” 

This quote shows a contradiction because the island the narrator is going to work on, is haunted.  Most people with common sense wouldn’t take a job somewhere where people have died, were eaten by birds, and now haunt the area.

Period 6

Journal Entry #1

1) Identify 3 sign posts.

2) Tell the page and the quote that supports your sign post

3) Explain your sign post.

Example:

Contradiction: pg 5 “The story was that the three skeletons, gleaming with phosphorescent light, danced over the small rock, screaming” 

This quote shows a contradiction because the island the narrator is going to work on, is haunted.  Most people with common sense wouldn’t take a job somewhere where people have died, were eaten by birds, and now haunt the area.

Period 1: Entry 10

What quality of which character strikes you as a good characteristic to develop within yourself over the year?  Why?  How does the character demonstrate this quality?

Period 2: Entry 10

What quality of which character strikes you as a good characteristic to develop within yourself over the year?  Why?  How does the character demonstrate this quality?

Period 3: Entry 10

What quality of which character strikes you as a good characteristic to develop within yourself over the year?  Why?  How does the character demonstrate this quality?

Period 5: Entry 10

What quality of which character strikes you as a good characteristic to develop within yourself over the year?  Why?  How does the character demonstrate this quality?

Period 6: Entry 10

What quality of which character strikes you as a good characteristic to develop within yourself over the year?  Why?  How does the character demonstrate this quality?

Period 1: Entry 9

Create a plot chart for your book so far in your reading journal.   Add the Basic Situation, Conflict, Events, Climax, and Resolution. You may have multiple major events from your book.

Period 2: Entry 9

Create a plot chart for your book so far in your reading journal.   Add the Basic Situation, Conflict, Events, Climax, and Resolution. You may have multiple major events from your book.

Period 3: Entry 9

Create a plot chart for your book so far in your reading journal.   Add the Basic Situation, Conflict, Events, Climax, and Resolution. You may have multiple major events from your book.

Period 5: Entry 9

Create a plot chart for your book so far in your reading journal.   Add the Basic Situation, Conflict, Events, Climax, and Resolution. You may have multiple major events from your book.

Period 6: Entry 9

Create a plot chart for your book so far in your reading journal.   Add the Basic Situation, Conflict, Events, Climax, and Resolution. You may have multiple major events from your book.

Period 1: Entry 8

You’re an editor who has to come up with a new title for your book.  Think about the novel’s characters, problems, settings, events, and themes.  Create an effective new title that will entice people to read the book.  Explain why you think it reflects the book’s main idea so well.

Period 2: Entry 8

You’re an editor who has to come up with a new title for your book.  Think about the novel’s characters, problems, settings, events, and themes.  Create an effective new title that will entice people to read the book.  Explain why you think it reflects the book’s main idea so well.

Period 3: Entry 8

You’re an editor who has to come up with a new title for your book.  Think about the novel’s characters, problems, settings, events, and themes.  Create an effective new title that will entice people to read the book.  Explain why you think it reflects the book’s main idea so well.

Period 5: Entry 8

You’re an editor who has to come up with a new title for your book.  Think about the novel’s characters, problems, settings, events, and themes.  Create an effective new title that will entice people to read the book.  Explain why you think it reflects the book’s main idea so well.

Period 6: Entry 8

You’re an editor who has to come up with a new title for your book.  Think about the novel’s characters, problems, settings, events, and themes.  Create an effective new title that will entice people to read the book.  Explain why you think it reflects the book’s main idea so well.

Period 1: Entry # 7

ENTRY #7

Pretend you have a crystal ball that allows you to see the ending of your story. What do you see happening? What is the outcome of the various conflicts in the story? What do you think happens to the characters when all is said and done? Even if you have finished the story, what do you think happens next for the people and places in your book?

Period 2: Entry # 7

ENTRY #7

Pretend you have a crystal ball that allows you to see the ending of your story. What do you see happening? What is the outcome of the various conflicts in the story? What do you think happens to the characters when all is said and done? Even if you have finished the story, what do you think happens next for the people and places in your book?

Period 3: Entry # 7

ENTRY #7

Pretend you have a crystal ball that allows you to see the ending of your story. What do you see happening? What is the outcome of the various conflicts in the story? What do you think happens to the characters when all is said and done? Even if you have finished the story, what do you think happens next for the people and places in your book?

Period 5: Entry #7

ENTRY #7

Pretend you have a crystal ball that allows you to see the ending of your story. What do you see happening? What is the outcome of the various conflicts in the story? What do you think happens to the characters when all is said and done? Even if you have finished the story, what do you think happens next for the people and places in your book?

Period 6: Entry #7

ENTRY #7

Pretend you have a crystal ball that allows you to see the ending of your story. What do you see happening? What is the outcome of the various conflicts in the story? What do you think happens to the characters when all is said and done? Even if you have finished the story, what do you think happens next for the people and places in your book?

Period 1: Entry # 6

A talk show host asks your main character the following question:  "What fears or worries keep you up at night?  What was the lowest point of your life?"  How would your main character answer this question?  Be specific using specific reasons from your text.

Period 2: Entry # 6

A talk show host asks your main character the following question:  "What fears or worries keep you up at night?  What was the lowest point of your life?"  How would your main character answer this question?  Be specific using specific reasons from your text.

Period 3: Entry # 6

A talk show host asks your main character the following question:  "What fears or worries keep you up at night?  What was the lowest point of your life?"  How would your main character answer this question?  Be specific using specific reasons from your text.

Period 5: Entry # 6

A talk show host asks your main character the following question:  "What fears or worries keep you up at night?  What was the lowest point of your life?"  How would your main character answer this question?  Be specific using specific reasons from your text.

Period 6: Entry #6

A talk show host asks your main character the following question:  "What fears or worries keep you up at night?  What was the lowest point of your life?"  How would your main character answer this question?  Be specific using specific reasons from your text.

Period 1: Entry # 5

Entry 5

1. The main character is moving to your town.  Will he or she fit in?  Why or why not?  How are his or her values?  Are his or her tastes different from- or the same as- those of your hometown?  Use specific and relevant details to support your answer.

Period 2: Entry #5

Entry 5

1. The main character is moving to your town.  Will he or she fit in?  Why or why not?  How are his or her values?  Are his or her tastes different from- or the same as- those of your hometown?  Use specific and relevant details to support your answer.

Period 3: Entry #5

Entry 5

1. The main character is moving to your town.  Will he or she fit in?  Why or why not?  How are his or her values?  Are his or her tastes different from- or the same as- those of your hometown?  Use specific and relevant details to support your answer.

Period 5: Entry # 5

Entry 5

1. The main character is moving to your town.  Will he or she fit in?  Why or why not?  How are his or her values?  Are his or her tastes different from- or the same as- those of your hometown?  Use specific and relevant details to support your answer.

Period 6: Entry # 5

Entry 5

1. The main character is moving to your town.  Will he or she fit in?  Why or why not?  How are his or her values?  Are his or her tastes different from- or the same as- those of your hometown?  Use specific and relevant details to support your answer.

Period 1: Entry #4

As you read tonight, identify at least 2 direct or indirect characteristics of a character in your book.  Set up your response in the following way:

1. Name of Character    
2. Type of characterization
3. Quote that shows characterization
4. Word that you can use to describe your character
5. Rationale for chosing this quote

Ex.
1.  Laurie
2. Character's Actions
3. "filled his wagon with mud and pulled it through the kitchen"
4. troublesome
5. When Laurie pulled his wagon through the kitchen with mud, he is showing that he is a defiant young boy who causes a lot of trouble.  He should know better than to be walking through his mom's nice clean kitchen with mud. Laurie goes against the commonly known rule of no mud in the kitchen just to be a bad little boy.

Period 2: Entry #4

As you read tonight, identify at least 2 direct or indirect characteristics of a character in your book.  Set up your response in the following way:

1. Name of Character    
2. Type of characterization
3. Quote that shows characterization
4. Word that you can use to describe your character
5. Rationale for chosing this quote

Ex.
1.  Laurie
2. Character's Actions
3. "filled his wagon with mud and pulled it through the kitchen"
4. troublesome
5. When Laurie pulled his wagon through the kitchen with mud, he is showing that he is a defiant young boy who causes a lot of trouble.  He should know better than to be walking through his mom's nice clean kitchen with mud. Laurie goes against the commonly known rule of no mud in the kitchen just to be a bad little boy.

Period 3: Entry #4

As you read tonight, identify at least 2 direct or indirect characteristics of a character in your book.  Set up your response in the following way:

1. Name of Character    
2. Type of characterization
3. Quote that shows characterization
4. Word that you can use to describe your character
5. Rationale for chosing this quote

Ex.
1.  Laurie
2. Character's Actions
3. "filled his wagon with mud and pulled it through the kitchen"
4. troublesome
5. When Laurie pulled his wagon through the kitchen with mud, he is showing that he is a defiant young boy who causes a lot of trouble.  He should know better than to be walking through his mom's nice clean kitchen with mud. Laurie goes against the commonly known rule of no mud in the kitchen just to be a bad little boy.

Period 5: Entry 4

As you read tonight, identify at least 2 direct or indirect characteristics of a character in your book.  Set up your response in the following way:

1. Name of Character    
2. Type of characterization
3. Quote that shows characterization
4. Word that you can use to describe your character
5. Rationale for chosing this quote

Ex.
1.  Laurie
2. Character's Actions
3. "filled his wagon with mud and pulled it through the kitchen"
4. troublesome
5. When Laurie pulled his wagon through the kitchen with mud, he is showing that he is a defiant young boy who causes a lot of trouble.  He should know better than to be walking through his mom's nice clean kitchen with mud. Laurie goes against the commonly known rule of no mud in the kitchen just to be a bad little boy.

Period 6: Entry 4

As you read tonight, identify at least 2 direct or indirect characteristics of a character in your book.  Set up your response in the following way:

1. Name of Character     
2. Type of characterization
3. Quote that shows characterization
4. Word that you can use to describe your character
5. Rationale for chosing this quote

Ex.
1.  Laurie
2. Character's Actions
3. "filled his wagon with mud and pulled it through the kitchen"
4. troublesome
5. When Laurie pulled his wagon through the kitchen with mud, he is showing that he is a defiant young boy who causes a lot of trouble.  He should know better than to be walking through his mom's nice clean kitchen with mud. Laurie goes against the commonly known rule of no mud in the kitchen just to be a bad little boy.

Period 1: Entry 3

Entry #3

1. You board a train and discover you have the choice of sitting next to the main character or another character in the book. With whom would you choose to talk? Why? What would you like to ask the character? What would you tell him or her? (Remember, you do not need to choose the most admirable character.)

Period 2: Entry 3

Entry #3

1. You board a train and discover you have the choice of sitting next to the main character or another character in the book. With whom would you choose to talk? Why? What would you like to ask the character? What would you tell him or her? (Remember, you do not need to choose the most admirable character.)

Period 3: Entry 3

Entry #3

1. You board a train and discover you have the choice of sitting next to the main character or another character in the book. With whom would you choose to talk? Why? What would you like to ask the character? What would you tell him or her? (Remember, you do not need to choose the most admirable character.)

Period 5: Entry 3

Entry #3

1. You board a train and discover you have the choice of sitting next to the main character or another character in the book. With whom would you choose to talk? Why? What would you like to ask the character? What would you tell him or her? (Remember, you do not need to choose the most admirable character.)

Period 6: Entry 3

Entry #3

1. You board a train and discover you have the choice of sitting next to the main character or another character in the book. With whom would you choose to talk? Why? What would you like to ask the character? What would you tell him or her? (Remember, you do not need to choose the most admirable character.)

Period 1: Entry 2

So far, what passage in the book reminded you of something you've done or felt? Explain why you connected to this passage and how it is important to the book. Use quotes from the story to help support your answer. Be sure to write a RARE response.

Period 2: Entry 2

So far, what passage in the book reminded you of something you've done or felt? Explain why you connected to this passage and how it is important to the book. Use quotes from the story to help support your answer. Be sure to write a RARE response.

Period 3: Entry 2

So far, what passage in the book reminded you of something you've done or felt? Explain why you connected to this passage and how it is important to the book. Use quotes from the story to help support your answer. Be sure to write a RARE response.

Period 5: Entry 2

So far, what passage in the book reminded you of something you've done or felt? Explain why you connected to this passage and how it is important to the book. Use quotes from the story to help support your answer. Be sure to write a RARE response.

Period 6: Entry 2

So far, what passage in the book reminded you of something you've done or felt? Explain why you connected to this passage and how it is important to the book. Use quotes from the story to help support your answer. Be sure to write a RARE response.

Period 1: Journal Entry 1

Answer the following questions using a full RARE response:

1.  What about this book screamed "READ ME!"?  What is the topic? Book jacket summary?  Author? Special Features?  Describe why you chose this book being sure to tell the title and author.

2.  After reading for 20 minutes are you still content with your choice?  Why or why not?

Period 2: Journal Entry 1

Answer the following questions using a full RARE response:

1.  What about this book screamed "READ ME!"?  What is the topic? Book jacket summary?  Author? Special Features?  Describe why you chose this book being sure to tell the title and author.

2.  After reading for 20 minutes are you still content with your choice?  Why or why not?

Period 3: Journal Entry 1

Answer the following questions using a full RARE response:

1.  What about this book screamed "READ ME!"?  What is the topic? Book jacket summary?  Author? Special Features?  Describe why you chose this book being sure to tell the title and author.

2.  After reading for 20 minutes are you still content with your choice?  Why or why not?

Period 5: Journal Entry 1

Answer the following questions using a full RARE response:

1.  What about this book screamed "READ ME!"?  What is the topic? Book jacket summary?  Author? Special Features?  Describe why you chose this book being sure to tell the title and author.

2.  After reading for 20 minutes are you still content with your choice?  Why or why not?

Period 6: Journal Entry 1

Answer the following questions using a full RARE response:

1.  What about this book screamed "READ ME!"?  What is the topic? Book jacket summary?  Author? Special Features?  Describe why you chose this book being sure to tell the title and author.

2.  After reading for 20 minutes are you still content with your choice?  Why or why not?