Blog Response #13

This blog is in two parts.  Please be sure to answer both questions to receive full credit.

1.  After you have finished your book, share any lessons or themes that the book has left you with.  When you look back on this book 5 or 10 years from know, what will you remember about it?  Where does this book rank in your list of all time favorites?

2.  In reflection of the class blog, what are you opinions or thoughts about using this tool in class.  Did you find it a waste of time?  Did you enjoy reading what other people thought about their books?  Please share your opinions about the blog, and I expect honest responses.

***When responding to another's blog, feel free to comment on either question 1 or question 2.

Blog Response #12

Each novel has a setting or multiple settings.  How does your author create images of the setting?  If you had to describe the time/place of when your novel takes place, how would you do this?  Does the author use the setting to help develop the plot in your book?  What particular images does the author create that are memorable?  Is there a particular scene you can visualize, and why is this image so vivid?

**In response to the blogs, try to make connections with your novel's setting.  How is your setting similar to that of other books?

Blog Response #11

Take a moment to describe the main character of your book.  Introduce him/her to the blog.  How do you envision him/her?  What physical characteristics does he/she possess?  What does he/she use for motivation in your book?  How does he/she interact with those around him/her?  What does your main character add to the story?  If this person truly existed in your world, would you hang out with him/her?  Would you like him/her?

Blog Response #10

Take a moment to introduce your new book.  What book did you choose?  Why did you choose it?  What process did you go through to find your book?  Was there a specific reason why you chose this book?  Share with the blog you initial thoughts about your new book.  How does it start?  Are you hooked?  When responding to other blogs, if you have read the book, share your thoughts about it without giving away too much.  You could also respond on the way in which the person chose the book, or if this is a book that you would like to read.