Book Swap

In your last post to this blog, you wrote about why you really enjoyed a particular book. Many of you used excellent detail and examples to explain your choice vividly. Now it's time to assess your classmates' persuasive abilities.

1. Browse through the posts from the last assignment: Establishing Your Voice: Books.

2. Find three people who read books that sound interesting and leave them a comment that tells them why you thought their post was persuasive.

3. Post a comment to this blog telling me which three people you commented and why.

Hey... you might even want to pick up a book before the vacation next week!

Be Kind to Arachnids

As an extra-credit opportunity, you may post a poem, story, or any other piece of Creative Writing that celebrates Be Kind to Arachnid Week. You must post this writing by no later than Saturday, October 31 and can receive up to 10 extra credit points on your blog grade this quarter, depending on the quality of the post. Post your work right here as a comment to this post so that everyone can see it easily and enjoy your spirit and creativity.

To inspire you, here is the little ditty I composed in my journal.

The night was still in Spider Town
And Daddy Longlegs wore a frown.
"I wonder why," thought Dad aloud
"Arachnids don't attract a crowd.
We kill mosquitoes, flies, and bugs,
But no one seems to give us hugs."
Then suddenly, from up the street
He heard the sound of marching feet
And round the bend came quite a crowd
Whose singing was so very loud.
The spider song they all did sing
And each one wore a spider ring.
They all cheered Daddy, and his frown
Just disappeared... turned upside down!
So when you see a spider, sing!
You'll make it smile, and earn a ring!!!!

What to Write About on Your Blog Today...

Let's talk about books... Choose any or all of the following to prompt an entry on your blog.

• If they asked you to write a book, what would it be about?
  
  
• What types of books do you like to read?
  
  
• Rant about the worst book you ever read.

Here are some lists of "best books." Have you read any? Which ones sound interesting?

Best Books for Young Adults


Best Books of All Time

Establishing Your Voice: Books

In class we have talked about books that were so engrossing that they made you forget where you were. A good writer hooks a reader and sometimes just refuses to let go. Think about a book you have read that grabbed your attention and didn't let go. It can be a book you read recently or one from long ago. In about 100 words (that's a nice meaty paragraph), tell the class about that book and why you enjoyed it so much. As you write your paragraph, try to hook the interest of your classmates so that some of them might want to read this book as well.

Remember to check for good grammar skills before you post your blog!