Today we finalized our book groups for our literature circles we will be starting this week.
Share your thoughts about why you choose the books you requested. Do you have any background knowledge about the book you will be reading? Do you have any knowledge about any of the other books? What are you looking forward to with our literature circles? Is there anything you are worried or concerned about? I am looking forward to this new experience in our reading class. You have become so good at sharing your thoughts, I can't wait to see you take it up a level!
I chose this book because it sounds very interesting. My background knowledge for The One Left Behind. Is about a girl named Mandy who lost her sister. Her family moved on without her. Leaving her in a big house. Her twin sister died about a year ago. She’s alone in a big house by herself. She stumbles along with two boys. One boy about her age and another boy who’s turning two. She can’t take care of them. She wonders how to get them to safety or get them to take care of themselves? I’m looking forward to finish the book. Also answering big juicy questions! I’m very concern about people having not very good questions.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have a little back round knowledge from “Anything But Typical.” My teacher Mrs. Thom gave our class a book talk about this book. I am looking forward to read “Anything But Typical” because it looks very interesting. I chose this book because from what I herd from my friends it’s a awesome book. One thing that I am concerned is that my choice of my book will be boring because, you may seem to like to the summary on the back of the book but sometimes when you start to read you just don’t like the book because you lost interest.
ReplyDeleteI chose the book The One Left Behind by Willo Davis Roberts . I chose this book because it sounded interesting. It is about a girl who’s sister died and now she feels all alone . I have knowledge about this book because Mrs.Thom gave a book talk about it . I sort of also have some knowledge about one of the other books because my library teacher told us about it . Anything but Typical by Nora Raleigh Baskin , it is about a 13 year old boy who is autistic and he has to face struggles in life . I am very much looking forward to lit circles because I am excited to read the book and I love hearing people’s thoughts about books! On the other hand I am kind of worried though because my group members or even me might get off task by talking or laughing but mostly I think it will be great!
ReplyDeleteI chose this book because it sounded interesting when Mrs. Thom was talking about it. Yes I do have background knowledge of the book cause Mrs. Thom was talking about the book. Yes I also have background knowledge of all the other books because Mrs. Thom was talking about it also and they kind of sound interesting, but wolf rider sounds more interesting. I am looking forward to see the people in our group go up to a higher level. I am sometimes worried about if I don’t finish the book.
ReplyDeleteI chose wolf rider because it seemed interesting. I much really don’t have any back round knowledge about the other books. I have some back round knowledge about my book. I know that some one killed Nina. That’s all I basically know. I cant wait to see what happened I the book wolf rider. I’m not worried about anything about the lit circles.
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ReplyDeleteBecause it is talking about a millionaire who gets murdered. Mrs. Thom talked about the books we were going to read. Learning who murdered the millionaire Samuel W and if people found out who it was who killed Samuel W. If the kids get the 200 million dollars for trying to find Samuel W.
Wolf Rider sounded interesting and the boy new someone wants to kill someone but no one will believe him. The boy thinks the man Is serious. I am looking for word to reading the book and all the interesting thing. I have knowledge about the other books because we had a book talk about the other books.
ReplyDeleteI choose the book The Westing Game because it sounded like an interesting book to me. Yes I have background about this book because Mrs. Thom gave it a book talk and my brother has read it before. I am looking forwarded to reading this book because it sounds like it is a good book. I am concerned that in my group there will be not a lot of agreements in my group.
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ReplyDeleteI chose the book the Westing game I chose this book because it was something that sounded interesting to me yeah I did know back ground knowledge about the book I knew that there was 16 kids that were chosen a couple million just for being chosen and to figure out who killed Samuel westing they would inherit the fortune I was concerned how about if Samuel didn’t die
I chose The One Left Behind because it looked really interesting to me and the book cover makes me ask a question to myself about who the girl is and why does she look depressed. Another reason is that when I read the back of the book, it made me feel sad about the girl on how she lost her sister. When I read this book, I want to know why her family left the girl all alone in the house.
ReplyDeleteI choose The Westing Game because it sounded interesting in the book talk.My background knowledge was the book talk that was given by Ms.Thom. I an looking forward to reading and discussing about the book.I am concerned about understanding and finishing the book.
ReplyDeleteI choose this Anything but Typical because I wanted to know how the character in the book talks. Yes, I have back round knowledge about the other books I know all about the things that happen in the book and what is going on. I’m looking forward to share what I’m reading about the book. I’m worried about the people in my group because I don’t know if they come prepared.
ReplyDeleteI chose wolf rider because it sounded interesting to me. Yes I did have background knowledge I knew about the book because I heard a book talk. The only other book I know about is the hunger games because my mom read it once. I’m looking forward to reading the book. I’m worried about discussing the book.
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ReplyDeleteI choose the book because it sounded first-class and I like fiction. I have the data that the teacher read to me. Yes I have data on the other two books from the teacher. To read at least twenty pages every day. Not really I am just wondering how we will read if we will read out loud or in our head.
My lit circle book is The one left behind have this book because I find it interesting to me and it sounded like it had some action with drama. Heard a book talk from Mrs. Thom so I know a bit about the book to start me off reading. No because I have never heard of the other books before so they are totally new tome it would be fun to read one and see how it goes. To see how much other people can relate to the book also me and seeing what we all come up with the book. That I won’t get the grade I’m hoping I won’t get also to be able to get better on the lit circles. Very excited for a first of lit circles.
ReplyDeleteI am reading the Westing Games by Ellen Raskin cause they where interesting to me. I have a lot a background knowledge about my book Sam westing is dead but he is going to play the game one more time. I have no background knowledge about any of the other books. I am looking forward to reading the book and then talking about it with my group. I am not worried or concerned about anything.
ReplyDeleteI chose the book Anything but typical because I look or hear the summary of the book and if I hear things that would work for me and I think the book would keep me going to read the book I chose. I also chose this book because I used to have a friend that was autistic and he had a lot of friends to spend time with. So I wanted to see the difference between my friend and Jason in the book.
ReplyDeleteI think this book (Wolf Rider) seems very good because the first few sentences are I killed someone. I have a little background knowledge on this book because I/Mrs. Thom read the back of the book. Im looking forward to lit circles because I can hear different I can hear different opinions about from other people on the book and having people explain things that I don’t get, if I were by myself I would have to figure it out myself. I am not worried about anything or concerned. Im looking forward to reading Wolf Rider.
ReplyDeleteI choose this book because I saw the movie trailer and it looked good. Yes, I have back round knowledge on the book because I saw the trailer. I also have knowledge on some of the other books because I have read some of them. I’m looking forward to having groups and reading the Hunger Games. I’m worried about not finishing it in time but, I bet I probably can.
ReplyDeleteI chose this book because it was a genre that I needed for the bingo genre and I heard it was one the best books and a lot of my friends read it before. The only background knowledge I have is that Percy is a kid who has HdHd or something. He is a son of a Greek god and he likes fight people. My knowledge about the other books are they are all famous. The only book I knew was Anything But Typical but I read some of The Hunger Games. I’m looking forward to read this book that a lot of people read and liked. The only concern is that I might not read it in time and it might be hard to make questions and keep a long steady conversation.
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ReplyDeleteI chose Dovey Coe because the main character seems very adventurous. My background knowledge is that the main character doesn’t care what other people think and she gets blamed for murder. I look forward to working with my group and listening to their questions. I’m concerned about having the thick questions.
No. Actually I don’t have any background knowledge on the book “Flipped” besides reading the back of the book but it seems like a really good book so I picked it out. The only other book I have some knowledge is on the book “Anything But Typical” I think it’s where this boy meets a girl over the computer maybe? I am actually looking forward to the Lit Circles because I have no idea what it is going to be like because I have never done one before. And you don’t want to deny something before you have even tried yet. I am a little concerned if we are in the middle of a lit circle and it just goes silent and then we will get marked off a couple points!
ReplyDeleteThe background knowledge I have on the Wolf Rider is none I thought the Wolf Rider sounded interesting so I put it under my top 3. I don’t think I will finish the book the words are a little to small for me I am use to a little bigger words but I will try to finish Wolf Rider.
ReplyDeleteThe book I chose to read is called The Hunger Games! Background knowledge I have on the book is that each year the capitol sends 1 boy and 1 girl to battle in the hunger games (shown on TV!) Only 1 person comes out surviving! Other books I have background knowledge in are Anything But Typical and Flipped! In Anything But Typical, the main character, Jason is autistic and loves to write on the storyboard! Phoenixbird (her name is Rebecca) comments on every story he writes and Jason thinks that Rebecca might be his first real friend! In Flipped, Julianna and Bryce both have different stories on how they met! Julianna thinks she might have almost had her first kiss and Bryce thinks she is completely weird! I am looking forward to hearing other people’s opinions about The Hunger Games! I am worried I might not have enough time to finish the book!
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ReplyDeleteI chose Dovey Coe as my lit circle book because the book description sounded good and in the description it said that Dovey doesn’t like this one boy but when he goes missing everyone blames her. I haven’t read or have heard anything about this book but I know I want to read it! I have been reading the hunger games and have loved every part of it! I Hope the group reading it will love it as much as I do! I am worried that when my group reads Dovey Coe that we won’t have enough time and that we will have to read a lot of pages in one night.
Dovey Coe
ReplyDeleteI chose this book for the Lit Circles because I love mystery and/or suspenseful books. It sounded very interesting to me because when Dovey turns up where the dead body of Parnell Caraway is found, it intrigued me to read the book. I have heard of Dovey Coe, but I have never read the back of the book so it never looked interesting to me. When Mrs. Thom read it to us in class, I really wanted to read it. I have heard of some of the other books like The Hunger Games, The Lightning Thief, and Anything But Typical. The only other book choices I have read is the Lightning Thief, which was amazing and I really wanted to read it again. I am looking forward to Lit Circles because both people in the group are two of my best friends and I can’t wait to read Dovey Coe!
The Hunger Games
ReplyDeleteI choose this book because a lot of people recommended this book to me. I have some background knowledge by reading the summary like in the back of the book said that out of two people one will survive in the games. I am looking forward to hearing the ideas in my group and reading the book. This book will be amazing and I would be glad to share my ideas to.
I am reading Wolf Rider by:AVI and it really got me hooked when I heard it has a lot of suspense and seemed pretty legit to my knowledge. I have background knowledge, it is about a boy named Andy who answered the phone and it was a boy named Zeke who thinks he killed a girl named Nina. Andy told his parents and the police but, nobody would listen to him. They thought he was not telling the truth. But Andy discovers that there is a Nina. His father was warning him more and more but, when Andy finds that Zeke has more than one target he wonders what he got himself into. I actually have no other background knowledge on any of the other books. I am really excited to read the mystery and suspense in my book . I am really worried about how my group will work with me.
ReplyDeleteI am reading the book The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins.
ReplyDeleteMy mom was going to make me read The Hunger Games, so I picked it for school. Yes, I do have some background knowledge, because I read the back of the book. Here is what I know, a girl is picked to take play in the hunger game, but her big sister takes her place. Yes, I do know about some of the other books like The Lightning Thief. I am not concerned or worried about the lit circle thing.
Anything but typical
ReplyDeleteThe background is about a boy named Jason Blake is autistic and Jason wants to met Rebecca and wants to be friends with her but he wants to know what she will think about his autism. I do not know any background knowledge on any of the other books. I am looking forward to reading the book and talking about the book. I know everything will be all good in the lit circles because it is all planed out so I am not worried.
I think there theme is that reading is fun. They are trying to get you to read more! I think that it was an entertaining performance and kind of funny.
ReplyDeleteI choose The Hunger Games because a lot of people say it’s really good and that they would recommend it to anybody. My friend also said its way better than my favorite book. I have some background knowledge on The Hunger Games I know that North America is split into 12 districts. Then they host the annual Hunger Games were people are randomly chosen to go to the Hunger Games. I have some knowledge on the other lit circle books I think Doevy Co will be an interesting group because it seems like the book will spark good conversations. I’m excited for lit circles because I like talking about books with people who are reading the same book as me. I am little worried about lit circles because I’m afraid people aren’t going to read what their suppose to. I’m also afraid no one is going to talk and it won’t be a successful lit circle.
ReplyDeleteI choose the book Wolf Rider to be in my top four because I’m interested in mystery books. I got this back ground knowledge by reading the back cover told me about a guy going to kill s girl. Also know about the Hunger games from watching the trailer and reading the back cover. One of the things I’m looking forward about the lit circle is reading new books that I have not read. I am mostly worried about what I’m supposed to do and I’m curious if we are getting a sheet we are supposed to do.
ReplyDeleteI got the book Flipped for my Literature circle book and I have some background knowledge on this book. What I know about this book is that, it’s about a girl named Julianna and a boy named Bryce. In this book, they talk about their lives and what happened to them in 2nd grade through 8th grade. I also have knowledge on other Lit books such as Stargirl. Stargirl is about a girl who is different from other people in her school. But then, she meets a boy and he tries to change her into a “normal” person. I was asked about any concerns I have about Literature circles yet, I have no worries what-so-ever about it. Things that I was looking forward about for Literature circles are that, hopefully, this Literature circle project will be better than any other Lit circle I have done. Another thing I was looking forward to was the new thing this time about NOT having parts or jobs.
ReplyDeleteI got the book lighitning thief for my lit circle book and i have some background knowledge on this book. what I know about this book is that, its about a boy named percy in this book percy finds out he is half human and half god. and he goes on a adventure trying to find out who stole zueses lightning bult. I was asked if I have any problems lit circles, I have no problems what-so -everabout it.things that I was looking forward to lit circles are that , Hopefully, this lit circle projects will be better then any other I have done. Another thing i was looking forward to was the new thing this time about not having parts or jobs.
ReplyDeleteI chose the book wolf rider because the back cover struck my interest. wolf rider is a mystery book which I like because the authors tend to drag your attention more they usually leave you in suspense. the back round knowledge I have for this book is that I know the main character Receives a call form someone named Zeke who is planing to kill someone the main character tries to sop this person and finds Zeke was not just trying to kill one person but more. I hope the lit circles would not turn into a boring project like my past experiences.
ReplyDeleteThe book I chose was anything but typical. I chose it because I only had two books to chose so I chose this one as my third option. My background knowledge about this book is that it’s about a boy with autism. He loves writing stories and he starts to post his stories online. There is a girl who also loves writing and posts her stories online. Then they become good friends. The girl comes to me the boy. The boy is afraid that when the girl finds out he has autism, she won’t like him. I’m worried that in my lit circle I will be the only one with good questions. Also because, there is only three people in my group. So it’s gonna be hard to keep a conversation going
ReplyDeleteT he book I chose was the lightning theif.I chose it because lots of my friends said that it was a really good book so I thought about reading it.My background knowledge was that I saw the movie.I dont really know about any of the other books.I am looking forward to reading a good book and talking about the book with all of my friends.There is not any thing that I am concerned about really.
ReplyDeleteI chose this book because I’ve heard good reports about it and I wanted to try a different genre. It’s about a boy who loves to write and meats a girl online. She wants to meet him but he’s scared to show her what she looks like. One book I know is Percy Jackson because I saw the movie and wanted to read the book. I’m looking forward to finishing a book in less than a year. There’s nothing I’m really concerned of really
ReplyDeleteI chose this book becouse it has very good mystery to it that i really want to find out.Yes I do have backround knowledge becouse your read the summary to it it whitch was really good. I am also looking forward to starting the lid circle becouse i really want to hear what the others have to say about the book and hear there camments.I am also really excited to read wolf rider i really can't wait eighther!
ReplyDeleteI chose Flipped because it sounded very good and interesting. It’s about a girl named Juliana that gets a new neighbor and starts to fall in love with him, but he doesn’t love her so they switch back and forth. I think the literature circles will be great and fun, I can’t wait to see what happens in the book!
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