Rubenstein/Kittredge RAMS Blog: November 2016

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.

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.

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.