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Our Favorite Characters!

Ms. M — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:06:34 +0000

So much of the excitement of reading comes from following the main character in a novel as he or she faces challenges and works through problems to find the solutions. Think of one of your favorite characters from one of the books you love. Why is that character your favorite? What qualities does the person have? What makes him or her so special? Write your entry about this character sharing why he or she is one of your favorites.
Note: Remember to include the title and author of the book so we can find it if we want to read it too!

How on Earth Can We Understand Nonfiction Texts?

Ms. M — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:34:22 +0000

Speaking of strategies, do you use different reading strategies when you read nonfiction texts than when you read fiction texts? Tell us about it. Explain what you do when you read that helps you to understand!

What in the World are Reading Strategies?

Ms. M — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:58:38 +0000

All of your teachers are talking about reading strategies and how using them helps us to comprehend, or understand what we read. What are some reading strategies that you know? Which ones do you use to help you to understand what you read? Write the ones you know you use and tell us when you use them. I bet we all use some of the same strategies to help us to comprehend!