Greetings! Monday, August 31st marks the day when I asked you to be at least 1/2 done with your novels. Some of you have finished and are starting new ones. Some are not in the habit (yet) of reading for pleasure and that needs to get moving.
In any case, we need another post that is going to help you with your quarter project assignment: a pod cast of your book. You will be using the iMac's Garage Band Program . We will also learn how to record in Audacity for the sound track. If you are interested in experimenting with this ahead of time, do!
The point here is that you are going to need to talk about your book knowledgeably, without giving it away and without resorting to using any other online notes about the book. This has to be your take on it: Reader Responses.
This blog should cover all or some of the following:
An image to add interest. A link if you find a good one.
What is important about this story so far?
Does it remind you of other stories or real life connections (yours, friends', or family's)?
What kind of writer is this? Visual (add at least one or two examples from the book). Strong figurative language (Metphors or Similes: Comparisons that add meaning). Tone (funny, serious, sarcastic....).
What questions do you have? What does it make your wonder about?
Open: anything else you could add that won't give the book away.
This post is due by the end of 2nd block, Sept. 3rd.
