Rubenstein/Kittredge RAMS Blog: 2016

Wednesday 12/14: Your recommendation

Title:
How many pages did you read today?

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Write a paragraph describing why you would, or would not, recommend the book you are reading to a friend. Mention one of the main characters in your answer.

Tuesday 12/13: Gods and Goddesses

Title:
How many pages did you read today?

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

What god or goddess-like power would you give one of your main characters? How would they use the power?

Mon 12/12: Poetry Time!

Title:
How many pages did you read today?

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Write a 4-5 line poem about your RAMS book. You can describe the general story of your book, or focus on what you recently read.

Thursday 12/08: Weekend Plans

Title:
How many pages did you read today?

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

At least four of the characters from your book are coming home with you for the weekend. Beginning with Friday night, what will you and your book friends do? Will everybody do the same activities together, or will some of them do something different? What will you have for dinner? Will you invite any school friends over this weekend to meet your book friends? How late will you stay up each night?

Wednesday 12/07: The best thing that has happened so far...

Title:
How many pages did you read today?

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Since you have been reading your book, what is the best thing that has happened to you so far? Describe in detail.

1. When did it happen?

2. Were you surprised that it happened?

Tuesday 12/06: Spirit Week

Title:
How many pages did you read today?

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

If the main character of your book was at the Howard School, what would they think of Spirit Week? What would they wear for Tacky Day? Which themed day would be their favorite and why?

(PJ Day, Tacky Day, Sports Jersey Day, Throwback Thursday, Howard colors Day)

Monday 12/05: Questions for your author....

Title:
How many pages did you read today?

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

After your reading tonight, think of a few questions you would ask the author about what you read. List your questions in your reply. Why do you want to ask those questions?

Thursday 12/01: If your book was made into a video game...

Title:
How many pages did you read today?

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

If your book was made into a video game what would it be like? Would this be a game you would want to play? How would you win the game?

Tuesday 11/29: If you could mind-read......

Title:
How many pages did you read today?

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Pick one of the characters that you read about in your book today and pretend that they can read other peoples minds. Would this change what happened in the pages that you read? How? If it wouldn't change what happened, write about how it might change what happens next.

Monday 11/28: Summary

Title:
How many pages did you read today?

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Please summarize your book. Who are the characters? What is going on in your book so far?

Please use ONE of the following vocabulary words in your summary:

aimless insolent shrewd beckon conscience

Thursday 11/17: Free time!

Title:
How many pages did you read today?

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

If the main character of your book had free time, how would they spend it? What would they do, and who would they hang out with? Use one of your vocabulary words.

Wednesday 11/16: Habits of Mind

Title:
How many pages did you read today?

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

How does a character in your book use the Habit of Mind "Listening with Understanding and Empathy"? Give examples from the book.

Tuesday 11/15: Comparing characters...

Title:
How many pages did you read today?

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Compare two characters in your book. What good and bad character traits do they have? Do you like one more than the other? Why?

Monday 11/14: Your favorite sentence....

Title:
How many pages did you read today?

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Look back over what you read today and find a sentence that you really liked. Type the sentence here and explain what made it a great sentence.

Thursday 11/10: Inviting to dinner...

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Invite one of the characters to dinner. What would you serve to eat? What would you both talk about and why?

Wednesday 11/9: Pretend you were writing a sequel...

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

The sequel to Hunger Games is Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Pretend you were writing a sequel to the book you are reading. What do you think would happen in that book and why?

Tuesday, Nov 8: Writing a blurb

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

This week, you will write a blurb to convince someone to read your book! Write a short description of the book that the publisher could use to promote it. This is not a summary. A blurb looks something like this:

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter has no idea how famous he is. That's because he's being raised by his miserable aunt and uncle who are terrified Harry will learn that he's really a wizard, just as his parents were. But everything changes when Harry is summoned to attend an infamous school for wizards, and he begins to discover some clues about his illustrious birthright. From the surprising way he is greeted by a lovable giant, to the unique curriculum and colorful faculty at his unusual school, Harry finds himself drawn deep inside a mystical world he never knew existed and closer to his own noble destiny.

Monday, 11/7: Writing a letter...

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Write a letter to the main character of your book asking questions, protesting a situation, and/or making a complaint and/or a suggestion.

Thursday, Nov 3: I wish the author would change.....

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

What character, scene or plot would you want the author to change in the story? Why?

Wednesday, Nov 2: If your character played...

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Vocab: What word means "promising, encourage, fortunate"?

If your main character were to play a team sport, what would she/he/it play and why?

Tuesday, 11/01: Adding a character...

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Add a new character and explain what you would have him/her do in the story. Use at least two of your vocabulary words.

Thursday 10/27: It's Almost Halloween!

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Pick a character from you book that you would like to go trick or treating with. What costume would your character wear ? What would be your character's favorite treat ? Where would you go trick or treating, and how long would you trick or treat ?

Tuesday 10/25: I predict...

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Based on what you have read so far, what do you think will happen in the next 30 pages of your book.

VOCAB: Which one of your vocabulary words means "to go up, rise or increase"?

Monday 10/24: Pretend to join the characters in your book...

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Pretend that you are going to join the characters in the story. What things will you need to pack? Why do you need to pack those things?Think carefully, for you will be there for a week, and there is no going back home to get something!

Thursday 10/20: Weekend Adventure

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

If you could go on a weekend adventure with your main character, where would you go? What would you do? Why would you do that?

Wednesday 10/19: Describe a character in your book...

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Please describe a character in your book. Give as much detail as you can. Is your character tall or short? Is your character a boy or girl or animal? How old are they? And anything else you can add!

Monday 10/17: Using your vocabulary words...

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Please give a summary of the book you are reading right now. Please use AT LEAST 2 of your vocabulary words in your summary. Here are your vocabulary words:

hierarchy, nutrient, product, ascend, strategy.

Special challenge: Try to use ALL 5 of your vocabulary words in your summary.

Thursday 10/13: You remind me of....

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Pick a character in your book that reminds you of a friend, family member, or classmate? Explain why and give details.

Wednesday 10/12: If your author could write another book...

Today's RAMS topic was suggested by Jack!

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

If your author could write any other book, what would it be?

Tuesday 10/11: How has your character changed....

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

How has the main character changed throughout the story? If you are just starting your book, how do you expect your character to change?

Thursday 10/06: Which character would come visit...

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

One of your characters is coming to visit your house for 4 days. Which character would come visit and what kinds of things would you do together while he or she is here?

Wednesday, 10/05: If you could take your character on vacation...

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

If you could take you main character on vacation, where would you go? Why would you go there? What would you do?

Tuesday, 10/04: Summary

---->>>> Title: ___
----->>> I started on page _. I ended on page ___.

Summarize the book you are reading. A summary is a brief description of what is going on in your book.

Write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.

Monday, 10/03: Compare your character to...

Hey guys! Always put the title and page numbers so I can keep track!

Title: ___
I started on page _. I ended on page ___.

Describe one of your characters, and then compare that character to a member of your family.

Write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.

Thursday 9/29: If your character played a team sport....

Title: ___
I started on page _. I ended on page ___.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

If your main character were to play a team sport, what would she/he/it play and why?

Wednesday 9/28: If you could step into your book...

Title: _____

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

What is the first thing you would do if you could step into your book?

Tuesday 9/27: If you could ask your author...

Title: ___
I started on page _. I ended on page ___.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Think about what you read today. If you could ask your author questions about your reading, what would you ask. Why would you ask these questions?

Monday 9/26: If your character came to Howard...

Title: ___
I started on page _. I ended on page ___.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

If you could bring one of the characters in your book to school with you, who would you bring? What would the day be like for you and the character?

I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences. Invite one of the characters to dinner. What would you serve to eat? What would you both talk about and why?

I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences. The sequel to Hunger Games is Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Pretend you were writing a sequel to the book you are reading. What do you think would happen in that book and why?

I started on page ___. I ended on page ___.

I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences. What character, scene or plot would you want the author to change in the story? Why?

I started on page ___. I ended on page ___.

I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Title: _____

Title: _____

I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences. Pick a character in your book that reminds you of a friend, family member, or classmate? Explain why and give details.

Today's RAMS topic was suggested by Jack!

Title: _____

I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences. If your author could write any other book, what would it be?

Title: _____

I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences. How has the main character changed throughout the story? If you are just starting your book, how do you expect your character to change?

Title: _____

I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences. One of your characters is coming to visit your house for 4 days. Which character would come visit and what kinds of things would you do together while he or she is here?

Title: _____

I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences. If you could take you main character on vacation, where would you go? Why would you go there? What would you do?

---->>>> Title: _____ ----->>> I started on page ___. I ended on page ___.

Hey guys! Always put the title and page numbers so I can keep track!

Title: _____ I started on page ___. I ended on page ___.

Title: _____ I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Title: _____

I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

What is the first thing you would do if you could step into your book?

Title: _____ I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences. Think about what you read today. If you could ask your author questions about your reading, what would you ask. Why would you ask these questions?

Title: _____ I started on page ___. I ended on page ___. Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences. If you could bring one of the characters in your book to school with you, who would you bring? What would the day be like for you and the character?

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Invite one of the characters to dinner. What would you serve to eat? What would you both talk about and why?

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

The sequel to Hunger Games is Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Pretend you were writing a sequel to the book you are reading. What do you think would happen in that book and why?

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

What character, scene or plot would you want the author to change in the story? Why?

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I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

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I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Pick a character in your book that reminds you of a friend, family member, or classmate? Explain why and give details.

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

If your author could write any other book, what would it be?

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

How has the main character changed throughout the story? If you are just starting your book, how do you expect your character to change?

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

One of your characters is coming to visit your house for 4 days. Which character would come visit and what kinds of things would you do together while he or she is here?

I started on page _. I ended on page _.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

If you could take you main character on vacation, where would you go? Why would you go there? What would you do?

---->>>> Title: ___
----->>> I started on page _. I ended on page ___.

Title: ___
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Title: ___
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Title: ___
I started on page _. I ended on page ___.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Think about what you read today. If you could ask your author questions about your reading, what would you ask. Why would you ask these questions?

Title: ___
I started on page _. I ended on page ___.

Remember to capitalize and write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

If you could bring one of the characters in your book to school with you, who would you bring? What would the day be like for you and the character?