Blogging
Instructions:
1. For
each new entry, find a section of text to which you would like to respond. Copy
the text directly from the novel. Use quotation marks and include a page
number.
Alternatively, you can describe the text in your own words. You'll still need to include page numbers.
Alternatively, you can describe the text in your own words. You'll still need to include page numbers.
2. When
using a character’s exact words, state:
o
The speaker
o
The person being spoken to
o
The situation (What is going on?)
3. Make
a text-to-self or text-to-world connection. Use the following line openers to
help you with your connections:
o I
strongly agree/disagree. . .
o What
I find disturbing is. . .
o I
am not quite clear about. . .
o Does
this mean. . .?
o I
think that. . .
o How
could he/she. . .?
o During
this historical period. . .
o In
comparison/contrast to today. . .
o I
feel that. . .
o If
I were (character’s name) I would. . .
o I
wonder why. . .
4.
Then make a text-to-theme
connection to that section of text.
- The true
definition of courage
- The importance
of home and family
- The damage done
by racism
- Is there really justice for all under the law in the United States?
- Do you agree/disagree? Why?
- Do you have a different way of looking at that section of text?
- Did you make a different connection?
