Sunday, January 25, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Blog comments & 3rd nine weeks self-select
Hello all! Fri. Jan. 23rd
Your objective for today is to choose your next self-select novel (to be completed by the end of this nine weeks) by using your peers' video book talks, the AP list, or the ALA list as resources.
There are four tasks you will complete today/over the weekend:
1.) If you have not yet uploaded your video from your H-drive to the blog, do this first. You will need to log on to the blog, and click on "new post." Your book's title should be the title of the post. Click on the "add video" icon (two icons down from the "ABC" icon). Select your video, and wait for it to upload (This may take about five minutes; be patient.). Once your video has uploaded, you MUST click "publish post" (orange button below the video).
2.) Choose five videos to view. Write a 5-7 sentence comment for each video. Model your comments off the sample comment below. You are earning credit for your comments!
I viewed Lindsay Jones's video about the book Of Mice and Men. I thought that Lindsay was an effective speaker and was well-prepared; she made frequent eye contact with the camera and didn't rely on her notecards too much. Her summary of the novel was concise yet included enough information to pique me interest. Of Mice and Men sounds like a book I would really enjoy, especially because of the friendship of the main characters, Lennie and George, that Lindsay described.
3.) Choose your next self-select novel. In addition to the videos, revisit the AP list. A website for the AP list is http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/23628.html. Another source you may use is the American Library Association's book lists. This website is http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/booklistsbook.cfm. Choose a book that interests you and that you feel will help you grow as a reader. Must be Ms. Duffy approved!
4.) Write a rationale for why you chose this book. This should be two paragraphs and should explain:
a) the process by which you chose the book
b) why you chose this book
c) what you predict this book will be about
d) how you will benefit from reading this book
DUE: Mon. Jan. 26th
Your objective for today is to choose your next self-select novel (to be completed by the end of this nine weeks) by using your peers' video book talks, the AP list, or the ALA list as resources.
There are four tasks you will complete today/over the weekend:
1.) If you have not yet uploaded your video from your H-drive to the blog, do this first. You will need to log on to the blog, and click on "new post." Your book's title should be the title of the post. Click on the "add video" icon (two icons down from the "ABC" icon). Select your video, and wait for it to upload (This may take about five minutes; be patient.). Once your video has uploaded, you MUST click "publish post" (orange button below the video).
2.) Choose five videos to view. Write a 5-7 sentence comment for each video. Model your comments off the sample comment below. You are earning credit for your comments!
I viewed Lindsay Jones's video about the book Of Mice and Men. I thought that Lindsay was an effective speaker and was well-prepared; she made frequent eye contact with the camera and didn't rely on her notecards too much. Her summary of the novel was concise yet included enough information to pique me interest. Of Mice and Men sounds like a book I would really enjoy, especially because of the friendship of the main characters, Lennie and George, that Lindsay described.
3.) Choose your next self-select novel. In addition to the videos, revisit the AP list. A website for the AP list is http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/23628.html. Another source you may use is the American Library Association's book lists. This website is http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/booklistsbook.cfm. Choose a book that interests you and that you feel will help you grow as a reader. Must be Ms. Duffy approved!
4.) Write a rationale for why you chose this book. This should be two paragraphs and should explain:
a) the process by which you chose the book
b) why you chose this book
c) what you predict this book will be about
d) how you will benefit from reading this book
DUE: Mon. Jan. 26th
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner is about two young boy's names Amir and Hassan. They are as different as can be. Amir is a rich Pashtun and Hassan is his servant Hazara. Their races and social ranks seperate them but they have a bond that not even they seem to fully understand. Hassan is loyal and brave and one day when the boys are in danger Hassan valiantly defends Amir. However... when the roles are reversed Amir reacts differently. That decision haunted and it would be many years before he would have the chance to redeem himself. When the time came he would have to make the decision to save the life of another and maybe his own.
I would recomend this book to most people, but it requires a certin amount of maturity. This book will make you think. there are instances when the horrible that you have to be thankful for the life you live. It will make you familar with the suffering of an entire people. It will make you question what makes a man good or bad and the worth of a smile. This book also makes you feel, there is enough suffering in this book to break your heart. True smiles are so reare that when you see the word you can't help but feel warmer. When the path to redemption comes to an end the feeling of absolute freedom is overwheling. that one moment was worth every page stained by blood and tears.
I would recomend this book to most people, but it requires a certin amount of maturity. This book will make you think. there are instances when the horrible that you have to be thankful for the life you live. It will make you familar with the suffering of an entire people. It will make you question what makes a man good or bad and the worth of a smile. This book also makes you feel, there is enough suffering in this book to break your heart. True smiles are so reare that when you see the word you can't help but feel warmer. When the path to redemption comes to an end the feeling of absolute freedom is overwheling. that one moment was worth every page stained by blood and tears.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Post Your Video
Welcome to our Honors English 9 book talk blog! You will need to upload your video from your H-drive to the blog by Tues. Jan. 13th. On Tuesday, you will select three classmates' names, view their videos, and comment on the videos. Your comments will be evaluated as part of your grade for this project. Below is a sample comment.
Example:
I viewed Lindsay Jones's video about the book Of Mice and Men. I thought that Lindsay was an effective speaker and was well-prepared; she made frequent eye contact with the camera and didn't rely on her notecards too much. Her summary of the novel was concise yet included enough information to pique me interest. Of Mice and Men sounds like a book I would really enjoy, especially because of the friendship of the main characters, Lennie and George, that Lindsay described.
Example:
I viewed Lindsay Jones's video about the book Of Mice and Men. I thought that Lindsay was an effective speaker and was well-prepared; she made frequent eye contact with the camera and didn't rely on her notecards too much. Her summary of the novel was concise yet included enough information to pique me interest. Of Mice and Men sounds like a book I would really enjoy, especially because of the friendship of the main characters, Lennie and George, that Lindsay described.
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