Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Biting Back


How did the book you just read end?
What led up to this ending?
Which characters were involved?
Plan another ending to this back.
Select a paragraph near the end of the story from where your ending will continue.

A Pig Called Francis Bacon





Select a part of the story that appeals to your imagination.
Brainstorm feelings you have as you read this section. Include these words in the blog.
Use these ideas to write a poem.

Toad Rage

What parts of the book did you enjoy?
Do you have a friend or relative that also likes to read?
Write a letter to this person recommending the book. Include a brief outline of the story and reasons why they should read it.

Bad Dog and Those Crazee Martians

List all the characters in the book.
Choose one character you believe is not important in the story. Pretend you are this character who is under threat of losing their part in the story because the author wants to cut back.
Write to the author pointing out all the reasons why you should remain in the story and justify your position as being important.
Remember to use full sentences and correct punctuation.

Friday, April 25, 2008

Bad Dog and all that Hollywood HooHah



Title of book.


Author.


Who is the main character in this story?


The best part of this book is when......


How does the story end? (resolution)


Write 4 new vocabulary words that you learned from this book and their definitions.


List four words that best describe this book.


Rate this book on a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest 5=highest). Explain how you decided how to rate the book.


The thing I didn't like about this book was............


Please use full sentences to answer the questions, use capital letter and full stops.

Nathan and the Ice Rockets


Title of book.
Author.
Who is the main character in this story?
The best part of this book is when......
How does the story end? (resolution)
List four words that best describe this book.
Rate this book on a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest 5=highest).
Explain how you decided how to rate the book.
Please use full sentences to answer the questions, use capital letter and full stops.

Sally Marshall Is Not An Alien


Author?
When was this book published?
Where is this book set? (location)
Give a brief synopsis on the book. (What is it about?)
Out of 5 (5 being the highest) rate this book and explain your rating.