Posted on December 10th, 2009 by jbuboltz
FOR YOUR first book project this term, in addition to the talk and the reading logs, you are required to post to this spot twice. You must fill the box to get full credit, and if you have numerous errors, I will not approve it, and you will have to redo it. I recommend typing into a word processor first and pasting it into the box. Use only your first name and last initial. The criteria for the postings is as follows.
1. In the first post, tell people what you think of your book. Do you like it? Would you recommend it? Tell us something interesting. These are only suggestions, not a formula for an answer. Use details, examples, and explanation to support your opinion. Most of your posting should express your thoughts about the book, not just a summary of the plot.
2. In your second post, respond to another student’s posting. What do you think about his or her book? Would you read it? Why? Why not? Address your comments directly to the person.
Have fun!
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Posted on December 10th, 2009 by jbuboltz
FOR YOUR book project this term, in addition to the paper and the reading logs, you are required to post to this spot twice. You must fill the box to get full credit, and if you have numerous errors, I will not approve it, and you will have to redo it. I recommend typing it in a word processor first and pasting it into the box. Use only your first name and last initial. The criteria for the postings is as follows.
1. In the first post, tell people what you think of your book. Do you like it? Would you recommend it? Why do you think it has literary merit? Tell us something interesting. These are only suggestions, not a formula for an answer. Use details, examples, and explanation to support your opinion. Most of your posting should express your thoughts about the book, not just a summary of the plot.
2. In your second post, respond to another student’s posting. What do you think about his or her book? Would you read it? Why? Why not? Address your comments directly to the person.
Have fun!
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Posted on October 29th, 2009 by jbuboltz
FOR YOUR second independent book project, in addition to the book project and the reading journals, you are required to post to this spot twice. You must fill the box to get full credit. If you have numerous errors, I will not approve it, and you will have to do it again, so I would suggest typing it in Word first, which will help with spelling and grammar. Use only your first name and last initial. The criteria for the postings is as follows.
1. In the first post, tell people what you think of your book. Do you like it? Would you recommend it? Is it in your top ten? Bottom five? Tell us something interesting. These are only suggestions, not a formula for an answer. Use details, examples, and explanation to support your opinion. Most of your posting should be your thoughts about the book, not just a summary of the plot.
2. In your second post, respond to another student’s posting. What do you think about his or her book? Would you read it? Why? Why not? Address your posting directly to the person.
Have fun!
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Posted on September 17th, 2009 by jbuboltz
FOR YOUR first book project this term, in addition to the talk and the reading logs, you are required to post to this spot twice. You must fill the box to get full credit, and if you have numerous errors, I will not approve it, and you will have to redo it. Proofread! Use only your first name and last initial. The criteria for the postings is as follows.
1. In the first post, tell people what you think of your book. Do you like it? Would you recommend it? Tell us something interesting. These are only suggestions, not a formula for an answer. Use details, examples, and explanation to support your opinion. Most of your posting should express your thoughts about the book, not just a summary of the plot.
2. In your second post, respond to another student’s posting. What do you think about his or her book? Would you read it? Why? Why not? Address your comments directly to the person.
Have fun!
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Filed under: English 11A, Homepage
Posted on September 9th, 2009 by jbuboltz
Welcome back to school. I hope you’re getting into the routine again of getting up early (not something I like doing either!).
On my blog you will find handouts of assignments and links to useful websites to get ACT or MLA help. There are other links as well that I hope you will be able to use. Explore and leave a comment or a question if you have one.
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Posted on June 13th, 2009 by jbuboltz
This is a new book for me. It sounds really interesting and inspiring. I hope you enjoy it. When you comment, please at least fill the box.
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Posted on June 13th, 2009 by jbuboltz
Steinbeck is famous for his novels The Grapes of Wrath and East of Eden, but this work of nonfiction is just as good as some of his best works of fiction. Post your thoughts about it here. Make sure you at least fill the box.
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Posted on June 13th, 2009 by jbuboltz
Post your thoughts here for Capote’s “nonfiction novel” In Cold Blood. A great movie to watch for this one is Capote. It came out a couple of years ago, really interesting. Make sure you at least fill the box.
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Posted on June 13th, 2009 by jbuboltz
Every summer I try to choose a couple of books I have not read. This is one of them for this summer. I’ve read very good things about this novel. It comes highly recommended from critics and readers, and it is often on high school reading lists. See what you think. Make sure that when you comment, you at least fill the box.
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Posted on June 13th, 2009 by jbuboltz
I found this novel really fascinating, especially because of my interest in India. Post your thoughts here, even if they are not as favorable as mine. Make sure you at least fill the box.
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FOR YOUR first book project this term, in addition to the talk and the reading logs, you are required to post to this spot twice. You must fill the box to get full credit, and if you have numerous errors, I will not approve it, and you will have to redo it. I recommend typing into a word processor first and pasting it into the box. Use only your first name and last initial. The criteria for the postings is as follows. 
