Independent Reading #6

1. Post a 3-5 sentence summary of the section you read today (along with the title of your book, so people know what you were reading).  Also, post a question for your commenters to answer that is related to the section you read today. This is due by midnight on Tuesday.

2. Post 2 comments by midnight on Wednesday.

Independent Reading #5

1. Post your reaction to this question by midnight on Tuesday:  What is one emotion you felt while reading today?  What specific section of the text caused this reaction, and why do you think you were affected in this way?

2. Post 2 comments by midnight on Wednesday.

Reading Explorer Unit 5A

How many Earths would we need if everyone lived like you?

Find out here! http://www.earthday.org/footprint-calculator

Independent Reading #4

1. Post a 3-5 sentence summary of the section you read today.  Remember to paraphrase, not plagiarize, and to include the page numbers of the section you read, and the title of the book.  This is due by midnight on Tuesday.

2. Post 2 comments on classmates' blogs by midnight on Wednesday.

Independent Reading #3

1. Which event, fact, or character you read about today was most interesting to you? Why?  What made that event/fact/character stand out in your reading?  Post 4-5 sentences by midnight on Thursday. Remember to include the title of your book so that your classmates know what you're reading about.

2. Post 2 comments by midnight on Friday.

Independent Reading #2

1. Post a quote from what you read today that was interesting, meaningful, surprising, or thought-provoking to you.  Explain, in 3-4 sentences, why you chose this quote.  This is due by midnight on Tuesday.

2. Post 2 comments on classmates' blogs by midnight on Wednesday.