Read on....

If you are one of the first five students in your class to reply to this post, you will receive 2 tickets for the class drawing next week!

When people are confronted by a difficult situation, we respond in different ways. How does the main character of your book (Crispin or Catherine) respond to a difficult situation? Do they try to avoid it, meet it head on, a little of both, or something entirely different? Think back on what you have read so far and write at least three sentences that describe how Crispin or Catherine face their troubles.

Am I like the character in the book?

When reading a book, it is fun to identify with the characters and it adds deeper meaning to the story when you can. Think about the main character of the book you are reading, Crispin or Catherine. Write at least three sentences discussing some similarities and differences you share with the character. Do not say there isn't anything to compare!

In response to your reply...

Take a few minutes and read some of the replies your classmates have added to the blog. Find one and respond to it with at least 3 sentences. You may choose to agree with what your classmate said, challenge it, question it or just discuss it. Start your reply with your name, and then the name of the person to whom you are replying, Example: MRS. BLANTON to BOBBY STUDENT    Keep your replies in academic language, and respectful!

Thinking about the book

For this blog post, I would like you to tell me what page you are on in the book. Then tell me one detail or event that has surprised you and one detail or event that you had predicted might happen. Do not say 'nothing surprised me' or 'I didn't make any predictions! Remember to write at least 3 sentences and proof read what you wrote before you post it. Please read at least 15 minutes in this book each day. Thank you!

Getting into the story...

Now that you have previewed your book, read to at least page 13 in Crispin and page 12 in Catherine, Called Birdy. In your own words, describe what their life is like. What parts of life seems good and what parts seem strange or unhappy? Write about 3 sentences. This is due by Thursday, February 16.

Initial posting-February 6

Preview the book Crispin by looking at the front cover, reading the back cover and reading the first page of Chapter 1. Then make a prediction as to what you think this book will be about.