Reflection
Now that we have finished this awesome novel it is time to reflect!
What parts of the plot did you find to be most significant? Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or Why not?
I can't wait to read your responses and reaction to this novel! Please take the time to make final comments with each other as well. :)
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Wednesday 1/30/13
Predicting the ending...
We have learned that Owen has been accepted to MIT and Natalie has had her songs performed. These are big accomplishments for both of our main characters.
Soooo....how do you think the story is going to end??? Write your ending in your post. Be specific and include all the important characters points of view.
We have learned that Owen has been accepted to MIT and Natalie has had her songs performed. These are big accomplishments for both of our main characters.
Soooo....how do you think the story is going to end??? Write your ending in your post. Be specific and include all the important characters points of view.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Tuesday 1/29/2013
Conflict
Describe Owen's inner conflict after the accident. What are some of the things he is struggling with?
Describe Owen's inner conflict after the accident. What are some of the things he is struggling with?
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Wednesday 1/23/13
Characterization
What does Natalie's interest in the writing of Emily Bronte help us understand her character better? What does this interest tell us about her?
Explore this website for more information on Wuthering Heights, Natalie's favorite book, to help you respond to this post. http://www.wuthering-heights.co.uk
What does Natalie's interest in the writing of Emily Bronte help us understand her character better? What does this interest tell us about her?
Explore this website for more information on Wuthering Heights, Natalie's favorite book, to help you respond to this post. http://www.wuthering-heights.co.uk
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Tuesday 1/22/2013
Making Connections
Owen refers to the trip to Jade Beach as the “high point” of
his life. Why does he feel this way?
Now
make a Text-to-Self or Text-to-Text connection and share it here.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Wednesday, 1/16/13
On pages 55-56 Owen compares people to machines. Then he compares Natalie's life experiences to a "music machine".
Think about an example in our society where people act like machines.
Do you think this is a positive aspect or negative aspect of our culture?
Think about an example in our society where people act like machines.
Do you think this is a positive aspect or negative aspect of our culture?
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Tuesday 1/15/2013
Natalie says on page 47, "It seemed like the only choices offered were to be what other people were, or to be what other people wanted you to be. Either to conform, or to obey."
How does Natalie challenge Owen to seek another choice? What do you think Owen will do?
How does Natalie challenge Owen to seek another choice? What do you think Owen will do?
Monday, January 14, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Thursday 1/10/12
We have learned that Owen is a quiet kid who doesn't really socialize much but he has a conversation with Natalie that is different for him.
Think about having conversations. Name one SOCIAL SKILL (ex: eye contact - okay now you can't use this one) that makes discussions more lively, fun or interesting. Explain why you think this is so important.
EX: Eye contact is such an important social skill because you need to be able to look someone in the eye when they are speaking. It shows respect but it also shows you are paying attention and have an interests in what they are saying. I appreciate it when someone looks me in the eye when I speak so I will do the same for them.
Think about having conversations. Name one SOCIAL SKILL (ex: eye contact - okay now you can't use this one) that makes discussions more lively, fun or interesting. Explain why you think this is so important.
EX: Eye contact is such an important social skill because you need to be able to look someone in the eye when they are speaking. It shows respect but it also shows you are paying attention and have an interests in what they are saying. I appreciate it when someone looks me in the eye when I speak so I will do the same for them.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Tuesday, 1/8/2013
Today we read the first ten pages of Very Far Away from Anywhere Else.
Describe the main character. Can you relate to what he was talking about in the first chapter? What question would you ask the main character if you could talk to him?
Describe the main character. Can you relate to what he was talking about in the first chapter? What question would you ask the main character if you could talk to him?
Friday, January 4, 2013
Monday 1/7/2013
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