Are You Ready for Part III?

For the final 10 points of your book report grade, you need to check out the questions your classmates (and teacher) asked in Part II. Then post a reply to at least one question in a well-developed paragraph of about 100 words. If you happen to be one of the lucky ones whose post attracted many questions, you will receive extra credit for each additional question you answer.

P.S. Don't forget to return your book if you borrowed it from the library. One of your classmates may be waiting to check it out next!

READY, SET, BUY!!! (2nd Quarter Book Report: Part II)

Now that you have completed the first part of your book report, your next job is to read the book reviews written by the rest of the class. Each person tried to convince you that his or her book was a terrific read. Now it’s your turn to decide which writers were the most convincing.

Choose two reviews that you feel are written in a way that make you want to read the book. Post a comment that explains which book reviews grabbed you and why. Include at least one question about each book that you would like your classmate to answer. Your comment with its two choices and questions will be worth 20 points of your book review.

The deadline for this post is Sunday, December 7 by 10 pm. Happy reading!

Ready, Set, Sell!

2nd Quarter Book Report: Part I

For your 2nd Quarter book report, you were asked to read a book that you would enjoy. Now it's time to tell the world just how much you liked this book. The goal here is to "sell" the book to the class by giving it a good review that makes them want to read it, too.

The first 70 points of your book report grade will involve writing a book review. Keep in mind that a book review is not a plot summary. Here are some guidelines that will remind you of the difference between a plot summary and a book review.

PLOT SUMMARY:
1. A plot summary includes information about the events in the story.
2. A plot summary introduces the reader to the characters and their significance to the plot.
3. A plot summary reveals the setting.
4. A plot summary explains the conflict.
5. A plot summary gives away the ending.

BOOK REVIEW:
1. A book review analyzes the motivation of the author. Why did he/she write this?
2. A book review critiques the author's style.
3. A book review explains the characters' motives.
4. A book review interprets the significance of the setting.
5. A book review reveals none of the plot, but mentions the conflict.
6. A book review gives a thumbs up or a thumbs down to the book.
(Of course, since your job is to make the class want to read this book, you will most certainly be giving your book a "thumbs up.")

Your book review should between 200 - 300 words. Be sure to proofread your work before posting, as spelling and grammar do count!

Part I of this book report is due no later than November 30. Stay tuned for Part II!
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LOTF: The Grand Finale

BOOK REVIEW:

Here it is… the grand finale… a chance to sound off about what you really thought of Lord of the Flies. I am not looking for a plot summary here, but your review should reflect an in-depth knowledge of both plot and characters through the use of one example of an incident that happened in the book.

1. Choose one thing that happened in the book that you did or did not enjoy. Explain what happened in this incident and why you felt as you did about it. (Note: No two people may use the same incident… blog early if you can!)

2. In addition, write a critique of the book as a whole. What did you like about reading it? What didn’t you like? You may slant your opinion toward one side or the other as long as you defend it adequately.

Each of these questions should be answered with a minimum of 100 words apiece. I encourage you to go beyond the minimum, and PROOFREAD YOUR WORK BEFORE POSTING.

This assignment counts as 50 points of your 1st quarter Book Report and must be posted by no later than midnight Sunday, October 26.

ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS ASSIGNMENT, YOUR 1ST QUARTER BOOK REPORT IS FINISHED!!! YOU MAY THEN TURN IN YOUR LORD OF THE FLIES BOOK AND RELAX!

Lord of the Flies - Characters

Choose one of the characters in the novel and compare him to a real person you know, or to a fictional character from a book or movie. Write a lengthy paragraph that gives reasons for your comparison, citing at least two examples of things the character does or says in the novel. Your post should be approximately 200 – 300 words.

ADDITIONAL NOTE: “The early bird catches the worm” in this assignment, because NO MORE THAN TWO PEOPLE MAY USE THE SAME CHARACTER AS THEIR EXAMPLE. In addition, if you are the second person to use a particular character, you must be sure that your examples are not the same.

Choose from these characters:
Ralph
Jack
Piggy
Simon
Roger
Samneric
Maurice
Robert
Henry
Percival
Phil
Bill
Wilfred
The littlun with the birthmark
The Parachutist
The Lord of the Flies

This assignment counts as 25 points of your 1st quarter Book Report and must be posted by no later than midnight Friday, October 10.

Introduction to Blogging

Greetings, TRS Sophomores! You are about to begin a blogging adventure. For your first assignment, you are requested to post a well-constructed paragraph to introduce yourself to the class. You may include a description of your personality, discuss some of your interests, your goals, your friends and family, or anything you consider to be important. Remember to identify yourself by FIRST NAME ONLY and to include NO DETAILS ABOUT LOCALE. Please proofread your paragraph before posting to be sure that it is written with correct spelling and grammar. Happy blogging!