Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Week of May 16th Reader Response Entry

This week's reader response entry is: Pretend a character in your book has written a "Dear Blabby" letter asking for advice about a BIG problem. Put yourself in your character's shoes. What would the letter say?

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Week of May 3rd Reader Response Entry

After working with Ms. Kaminski and participating in STEAM week, what type of career appeals to you? Why? Write a paragraph with a good topic sentence, 3-5 supporting details and a conclusion.

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Week of April 4th Reader Response Entry

This week's reader response is due on April 22nd due to the short week and Spring Break. It is: Good authors help readers make an emotional connection to their stories. How does your book make you feel? (happy, angry, amused, frustrated)? Why does it make you feel that way? (minimum 5 sentences).

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Week of March 21st Reader Response Entry

The following is this week's reader response that is due on April 1st since we have off this Friday and the following Monday: Explain how the story, or a part from the story you are reading, reminds you of an event that happened to yourself, someone else, or someone from another story. Be specific with your connection with at least 5 sentences.

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Week of March 14th Reader Response Entry

Write a book recommendation. Would you recommend the book you're reading to a friend? Why or why not? Give specific reasons (not just, "it's good"). Use at least 5 sentences.

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Week of February 29th Reader Response Entry

Remember the new BFF you chose last week? Imagine you brought him/her to school for a day. What do you think would happen? Write a paragraph (equal to or greater than 5 sentences) or short story as your answer.

Monday, February 22, 2016

Week of February 22 Reader Response Entry

Parents,

This week's reader response entry is: If you could choose one character as your BFF, who would it be? Explain your answer. You must write at least 5 sentences.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Week of February 8th Reader Response Entry

The following prompt is this week's reading response entry students must complete on their student blog by the end of the week: All stories have a problem (conflict). Explain the conflict in your story. Tell or predict the resolution. (at least 5 sentences long)

Monday, February 1, 2016

Week of February 1st Reader Response Entry

This week's reader response is: Imagine a new title for your book. What would the new title be? Explain your choice. (= or > than 5 sentences)

Monday, January 25, 2016

Week of January 25th Reader Response Entry

What is the genre (non-fiction, fiction, adventure, science fiction, mystery, etc.) of the book you're reading.  Cite evidence from the text to show how you know.  For example, if you say that your book is an adventure story, cite some of the adventures you've read.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Week of January 11th Reader Response Entry

What is the author's purpose for your book? Tell how you know and cite evidence from the text. Be sure to include the title.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Week of Jan. 4th Reader Response Entry

Find a cause and effect in your story. Explain using 3 - 5 sentences. Check your spelling!