This novel opens with a discussion of the power of words and language. Did this help capture your attention as a reader? Why or why not? Knowing what we know about Melody so far, why do you think Sharon Draper used this as her hook to begin the story?
If you were the author, would you change anything in the opening? If so, what would you change? Be specific!
Re-read your comment before you post to make sure your thinking is clear.
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Out of My Mind - connections
Make connections between this book's plot (characters, concepts, or events) and other books, movies, etc. Do you see any similarities between this story and another book? A movie you’ve seen? Of what specifically does it remind you? Does it bring to mind any other related ideas?
Remember to fully support your answer with evidence from Out of My Mind and the book, movie, etc. you are using for your connection.
Re-read your comment before you post to make sure your thinking is clear.
Out of My Mind - Melody's frustrations
By now, you've gotten to know Melody a little better. What kinds of things seem to frustrate her the most? Put yourself in her shoes. What kinds of things do you think would bother you the most? How would you deal with those frustrations? Be specific!
Remember to fully support your answers with evidence from the book. Re-read your comment before you post to make sure your thinking is clear.
Remember to fully support your answers with evidence from the book. Re-read your comment before you post to make sure your thinking is clear.
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
How do I post a comment?
Here's a little help for posting comments on the blog:
After you type your comment, it'll ask for sign-in
information. When it asks for "profile", select the
"Name/URL" option. This is where you can type in your first and last
name (ignore the "URL" part...).
You will be given a code to type in to make sure you aren't
a robot. Type it in exactly as it appears on your screen.
Also, be sure you sign with your first & last name at
the end of your comment.
For example:
This blog is awesome. I really love what we've learned
about Jimmy as a character so far in the story. - Susiecakes McAwesome
Monday, January 5, 2015
Out of My Mind - First Official Post!
Welcome to our first Literature Circle blog post of 2015. We will be reading Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper over the next several weeks. I love this book and I hope you do too!
What are your first impressions of Melody? What have you learned about this character so far? Does she remind you of anyone else we've read about this year?
Be sure to fully support your answers with evidence from the book. Re-read your comment before you post to see if your thinking is clear.
What are your first impressions of Melody? What have you learned about this character so far? Does she remind you of anyone else we've read about this year?
Be sure to fully support your answers with evidence from the book. Re-read your comment before you post to see if your thinking is clear.
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