Summer Reading Suggestions

What are your top three favorite novels that you have read recently?  Explain a little bit about why, providing a brief snapshot about the story without giving too much of it away. 

THE DEVIL'S ARITHMETIC NUMBER 2

Why do you think Hannah (Chaya) is starting to lose sight of what is reality and what is not?  Why may this become a problem for her?  Explain.

The Devil's Arithemetic Chapters 1-4

As we read through Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic, answer the following in complete sentences...

1.) Hannah is a young girl, around your age...in what ways can you relate to her? Explain.

2.) Why did Grandpa Will get upset that Hannah wrote the the numbers on her arm? Explain.

Name that poetic device...

Your challenge is to find a song that exemplifies one of the following poetic devices:  metaphor, simile, or alliteration.   Write the verse(s) or stanza of the lyrics that best showcases this poetic device.  Be sure to give credit by posting the song's name and the artist as well.   Watch out for profanities!  Good luck!

The Power of Persuasion...Time to Shop!

Think of a time when you were persuaded to buy something.  What persuaded you to do this?  Was there a particular argument, fact, or strategy used by the advertising team that made the item more appealing to you? Why?  Discuss.  Feel free to make appropriate commentary on other posts. 

The wolf is innocent!

Wolf A. Wolfe has been accused of the ultimate crime in Fairytale Land...first degree pig slaughter.  However, your client, Wolf A. Wolfe feels like he was falsely accused of these horrific crimes. You were hired to convince the jury that Wolf  A. Wolfe  is NOT GUILTY!  Be sure to include a hook, specific persuading details, a powerful closing sentence, and remain on topic!    Good luck attorneys!

Can you persuade the jury that the Wolf is Guilty?

Wolf A. Wolfe has been accused of the ultimate crime in Fairytale Land... first degree pig-slaughter.   You are a prosecuter for the two slain pigs' brother, Frank A. Bacon. You were hired to convince the jury to convict Wolf  A. Wolfe of these horrendous crimes.  Be sure to include a hook, specific persuading details, a powerful closing sentence, and remain on topic!    Good luck attorneys!

Ides of March extention

Now that you have posted to the blog on the Ides of March.  Read the following article taken from the Washington Post.  Do you agree or disagree with the author?  Explain.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/arts-post/post/beware-the-ides-of-march/2012/03/15/gIQAXEF5DS_blog.html

"Beware the Ides of March"

"Beware the Ides of March" is not telling you to not watch the Oscar nominated movie starring Ryan Gosling and George Clooney.  In fact this phrase came long ago... before the prestigious Oscar award was even created.    So where in history did this phrase come from?  What famous leader died on this date in history?  Why do you think society still remembers it today? 

You may use the internet to help you on your quest. However, do not forget to site your source. Good luck!

BOOK CLUB BLOG WAR HEROES

ATTENTION WAR HEROES BLOGGERS:

As you are reading in your book club you need to be posting to the blog.  You are required to do one origional blog post a day and comment on at least 2 other blog posts throughout the week.   Remember when you post to use your non fiction comprehension strategies:

• Inferring (from the cover, title, pictures (if there are any), as well as the text)
• Connecting (link prior knowledge and information ot new information learned in the text)
• Questioning (some of your questions may be answered, some may not)
• Clarifying (verbalize confusing points... others may help to clarify or you may be able to do so as you dive deeper into your story).