Blog entry on first half of book due: 10/21
Blog entry on second half of book due: 11/12
All comments due: 11/15

Your entry should—

·   focus on your response as a reader and not on plot summary.

·   use specific details and short quotes from the book to support your opinion.

·   include page numbers

·    create responses that are at least seven well-developed sentences.

·   discuss literary elements (conflict, setting, characterization, irony, foreshadowing etc.)

Reader’s Log Entry Starters (Pick one per assignment)

When I started reading the book, I thought…	One thing I’ve noticed about the author’s style is…
When I started reading the book, I thought…	If I were (name of character) at this point, I would…
The book made me realize…	The book was better (worse) than the movie version because…
________ reminded me of (something that happened to me) when…	This book was similar to (different from) other books by this author…
I think the writer’s theme was…	I think the title is a _________ choice because…

Comments

In addition, you should read and comment on what your classmates are reading and writing. The comments should be substantive and not generic. You should make at least two comments. You will need to set up a blogger account using your school email. For your blogger account use only your first name and last initial. Obviously, all of your posts and comments should be appropriate.

Amanda I Swear By: Lane Davis Pages:108-162

Sample Blog Entry

As the book goes on, the storyline gets more and more interesting. There are more points of rising action that lead to the climax of the book. For example, on page 155, when this girl named Beth and Macie are fighting about Leslie Gatlin's death, "I stood up and wiped my nose with the back of my hand. 'You two will never get away with this,' I said softly. Macie laughed. 'Oh dear, sweet Beth. We already have.'" At this point in the book some people are starting to suspect who may have influenced Leslie's suicide. In this situation, Beth is accusing Macie and her friend of not directly killing Leslie, but bullying her to an extreme level that it would make Leslie feel very depressed. Beth knows that Macie's intentions were to kill Leslie, but I don't think that Macie will never admit to that because her character is someone who is very controlling and always makes sure that everything is her way. This book is becoming better and better as I keep reading. It's all about rumors, secrets and lies which adds so much more exciting drama to the story. I hope that the end of the book will live up to my expectations.

Sample Reply Comment

Rachel February 14 at 5:48 PM

My book, Waiting for You, is about high school and friendships as well. My book has friendships breaking and rumors and lies spreading, which create a whole mess between girls as does your book. Your book sounds very good and I would love to read it and compare the similarities it shares to my book, even though I can tell it has several already.

Outside Reading Rubric for Blog Entry

Uses specific details and short quotes from the book with page numbers. Has a heading. 10 points
Is well developed.  Describes a literary element 10 points
Uses correct grammar and Spelling 5 points

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