Posted on July 19th, 2010 by jbuboltz
MANY OF YOU did an outstanding job on the blog comments for the contemporary fiction novel. You had thought-provoking questions and sophisticated insights. I enjoyed reading the back-and-forth between students.
Keep up the great work on your postings for this great American classic. I hope all of you enjoy it. Many of my past students have found the love story in this one fun to read and the war parts exciting. We’ll spend some time discussing this one in the fall, so consider taking notes to bring to class in September. They will be handy for the paper you’ll have to write.
Post your thoughts here, and make sure you at least fill the box. Happy reading!
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Posted on June 19th, 2010 by jbuboltz
This is a new novel for me. I’ve been interested in books that take place in India for the past several years, and this one comes highly recommended. It won the Booker Prize which is the top literary prize in England. I’m interested to hear what you think. The idea here is that this spot should be a conversation about the novel, so when you post, try to respond to what others have said and add something new to the conversation. Make sure that when you comment, you at least fill the box, and remember that you must post four times. Postings for this book are due July 15. Happy reading!
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Posted on June 19th, 2010 by jbuboltz
Some critics have called this novel the greatest American novel of the last 25 years. It’s challenging but very interesting, full of memorable images and themes. The idea here is that this spot should be a conversation about the novel, so when you post, try to respond to what others have said and add something new to the conversation. Make sure that when you comment, you at least fill the box, and remember that you must post four times. Postings for this book are due July 15. Happy reading!
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Posted on June 19th, 2010 by jbuboltz
My students who read this book last summer really liked it. Don’t be afraid of the length. It’s a great read. The idea here is that this spot should be a conversation about the novel, so when you post, try to respond to what others have said and add something new to the conversation. Make sure that when you comment, you at least fill the box, and remember that you must post four times. Postings for this book are due July 15. Happy reading!
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Posted on June 10th, 2010 by jbuboltz
I HOPE EVERYONE is enjoying the first days of summer. I’m attaching the handout for the summer reading in case you need it. In about a week, look for postings where you can write your blog entries. There will be information about how to do that directly on the postings. Please pay attention to the due dates listed on the handout. Until then, happy reading!
Summer Reading 10-11
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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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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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