Blog Assignments

Book Blog #1: Due Tuesday, May 10

·      Why did you choose this book?

·      What do you predict it to be about?

·      What catches your eye on the front cover?

·      Who is in your group?

·      What are the group norms and expectations?

Book Blog #2: Due Thursday, May 12

·      Write your reactions to the book so far.

·      Who are the main characters?

·      Describe them (age, gender, race, etc.)?

·      Where do they live?

·      What is the problem?

Book Blog #3: Due Tuesday, May 17

·      Create a Facebook page for a character in your book (see separate sheet)

then, WRITE THIS BLOG FROM A CHARACTER’S VIEWPOINT.

o   What is happening in the story?

o   What do you want to happen?

o   What do you predict will happen?

o   What questions do you have?

Book Blog #4: Due Thursday, May 19

·      Write a summary of what is happening in the book.

·      Explain your reaction and support it with your own experiences.

·      What can you predict will happen?

·      What questions do you have?

Book Blog #5: Due Tuesday, May 24

·      Imagine you are the main character’s best friend.

·      What advice would you give them?

·      How would you help them in the situation they are in?

·      Who else could help them?

Book Blog #6: Due Thursday, May 26

·      How did the book end?

·      Were you satisfied with the ending? Why or why not?

·      What is the author’s purpose for writing the book? What is his/her message to you?

·      Would you recommend this book to someone? Who would it be?

·      How did you help the group throughout the literature circles?