Author: jhreads

Go back into your reading and find an excerpt that you think would make others want to read the book. Post the excerpt and a question that will leave readers thinking. Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

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If you were going to write a sequel to your book, what character would it revolve around and why?  Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

If you’re reading nonfiction, did this book change or challenge any preconceived notions you had about the subject?  How?  Do you think the author did a good job explaining the subject? What might have been done better?  Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

Pretend you are a talk show host and your guest is the main character/figure of your book. What are two questions you would ask them? Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

Go back into your reading and find a phrase that would be a caption in a fashion magazine. Post the sentence (and use quotation marks!).  Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

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Go back into your book and find the quote that you feel has the most impact on the story. Post the sentence (and use quotation marks!).  Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

If you’re reading nonfiction, is there a piece of advice or wisdom that you disagree with? Why? What would you suggest as an alternative?  If not, what do you agree with?  Why?  Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

Go back into your reading and choose a phrase/line that would make the best Netflix show or movie title.  Post the sentence (and use quotation marks!).  Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

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Has your character changed from the beginning of the book?  What do you think caused that change?  Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

If you’re reading nonfiction, talk about the title.  What do you think the book’s title means? Can you think of a different title that would also work for this particular book? Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

Here is your weekly challenge! If there’s something else you want to say about your book, you can do that instead. You do not have to use the weekly challenges – they’re just there in case you need some help getting started. Remember to use your posting manners and write in complete sentences. When you respond to others, ask questions that keep the conversation going.

Go back into your reading and find a phrase that would fit being part of an online restaurant review.  Post the sentence (and use quotation marks!).  Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

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Talk about the setting(s) of your book.  How does the author describe it?  How would the book change if the setting was different?  Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

If you’re reading nonfiction, what questions would you ask the author? Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

Here is your weekly challenge! If there’s something else you want to say about your book, you can do that instead. You do not have to use the weekly challenges – they’re just there in case you need some help getting started. Remember to use your posting manners and write in complete sentences. When you respond to others, ask questions that keep the conversation going.

Go back into your reading and find words that a zombie would groan after saying “brains” fifty times. Post the sentence and give a reason why they would say it (and use quotation marks!).  Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

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Tell us a little bit about the main character in your book.  What do you think they’re struggling with?  How are they handling the problems that arise? Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

If you’re reading nonfiction, what opinions does the author have about the topic?  Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

Here is your weekly challenge! If there’s something else you want to say about your book, you can do that instead. You do not have to use the weekly challenges – they’re just there in case you need some help getting started. Remember to use your posting manners and write in complete sentences. When you respond to others, ask questions that keep the conversation going.

Weekly Challenge Options (only choose one) 

Go back into your reading and find a phrase from your book that best fits the following prompt — Something that deserves applause.  Post the phrase and explain why it deserves applause (and use quotation marks!).  Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

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What is the most exciting part of your book so far?  Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

If you’re reading nonfiction, how do you think the author feels about the topic?  Now go read 2 other comments made by your peers and respond.

Give us the title of your book.  Look through what you have read so far of your book and post the sentence with the most words in it.  Let’s see whose book has the longest sentence!  Now go read 2 other posts and respond to their quotes or comments.

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Tell us why you chose this book and what you’re hoping happens.   Now go read 2 other posts and respond to their quotes/responses.

If you’re reading nonfiction, give us the title of your book and tell us about the topic of your book.  Now go read 2 other posts and respond to their quotes/responses.

We are so excited that you decided to join us! The best way to keep your brain active and out of the summer slump is to READ! Read anything you want; just keep reading. We have designed this reader’s blog space for you to interact with other students and teachers from across the district about your books, manga’s, graphic novels, comic books, magazines, anthologies – whatever your favorite may be. There will be weekly challenges posted every Monday morning for you to respond to starting on June 5. If you have questions, a teacher will be available for two hours (12:00 pm-1:00 pm & 6:00 pm-7:00 pm) Monday through Friday. We will post the Google Meet Link here on the blog along with the first challenge on the morning of June 3th.

Happy Reading and Posting!