Blog Comments:
I could not find anyone who read my book last quarter, so I just decided to comment on someone who is reading the book right now, and two people whose books look interesting to read.
Alicia! I am so glad we are reading the same book, you know what that means... BOOOKK CLUB! I hope we will be able to discuss this book in the future after we get farther into What Happened to Goodbye. Your blog is good at explaining how you want to improve on your blog this quarter and what you felt like you did well. I think if you provided more examples about instances were you felt strong, or like you could do better, it could be a good teaching tool for others.I had issues with my Music Blog from last quarter too, I do not think I fully read the instructions,and forgot to write two full paragraphs. Also I look forward to hearing more thoughts about your opinion on the book, and I hope that blog comes soon! Love you! :)
Kristy! I loved reading your blog, it was interesting and it was fun to read. I think Shipbreaker looks like a good book, and I am considering reading it next quarter. I love your idea about creating a modern soundtrack for your book. We did something like this last year in Mr. Dunn's class and that was a blast. I am glad you know what you want to work on for this next quarter, but what are some examples? You could give us some as a way of teaching us what we should avoid doing. Also what are some of the things you did well? We all know your a great writer! Well, I'm going to go the bell is about to ring, bye! :)
Hey Nina! I really liked your blog, and agree completely that blogging is better than writing essays. I think that the book you are reading "Three Black Swans" looks interesting and it reminds me of the movie Parent Trap. I know it's not exactly the same but that movie came to mind. :) You provided good examples about what you feel you need to improve on,and I am sure you will be able to fix those problems this quarter. I am interested in seeing how your blog lays out this quarter. I think this book will be exciting and intriguing so I will try and keep up to date, as the weeks go by!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Reflections, Changes, and a New Book
We are now beginning our second quarter. It is crazy how fast school has gone by already! We were just handed back our first quarter blogs, and there were some surprises, but going through my corrected copy I can see why I received the grade I did. In this past quarter's blog, I really felt I did well in including all topics, and using clear ideas. I also felt my conventions and usage were strong. I was strong including the media, link, and videos. I put a lot of thought into those; especially with my animoto, and I was very happy with my feedback. However, there were some aspects were I felt I could of done better. They are critique and analysis. When writing my posts, and commenting on my friends blogs, I need to go into more depth, use more thought and development. My goal for this next quarter is to be more insightful in my responses and posts, as well as lengthen my posts to include more description, and thought. Overall I am ready for this new quarter.
I was a little disappointed in my grade for my blog, but I still enjoy blogging. I feel it is a way to be more involved in the book, and to explore it in greater depth. I would much rather blog, than write essays, or reflection papers. I really like blogging because using small assignments together to create a grade allows you to focus and perfect smaller sections, and I also believe it to be more entertaining. This quarter I have a new Read For a Lifetime book, What Happened to Goodbye.
This past week I have started reading What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen. I have not gotten very far into the book, just a couple chapters, but as of right now I know a little about the main character's background. The main character Mclean, lives with her dad and they are constantly on the move. Her dad goes around to different states, cities, and towns remaking remodeling restaurants and their menus. Her mother and her father divorced when she was younger, and due to a strained relationship with her mother, Mclean chose to move around with her dad, changing her personality from drama queen, to school pep, to all-around joiner. I am looking forward to finishing this book, I have read other books by Sarah Dessen, and think she is a great author. Keep checking back for more blog updates!
I was a little disappointed in my grade for my blog, but I still enjoy blogging. I feel it is a way to be more involved in the book, and to explore it in greater depth. I would much rather blog, than write essays, or reflection papers. I really like blogging because using small assignments together to create a grade allows you to focus and perfect smaller sections, and I also believe it to be more entertaining. This quarter I have a new Read For a Lifetime book, What Happened to Goodbye.
This past week I have started reading What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen. I have not gotten very far into the book, just a couple chapters, but as of right now I know a little about the main character's background. The main character Mclean, lives with her dad and they are constantly on the move. Her dad goes around to different states, cities, and towns remaking remodeling restaurants and their menus. Her mother and her father divorced when she was younger, and due to a strained relationship with her mother, Mclean chose to move around with her dad, changing her personality from drama queen, to school pep, to all-around joiner. I am looking forward to finishing this book, I have read other books by Sarah Dessen, and think she is a great author. Keep checking back for more blog updates!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Blog Entry 6: Important Links
20 Website links to help give you more information on Because I am Furniture by Thalia Chaltas.
1) http://www.thaliachaltas.com/
This website is the authors main website. She posts an autobiography, talks about her books, some of her favorite links, and how to contact her. You can tell her personality is very fun, and jokes around.
2) http://usavolleyball.org/
A main interest of the author is volleyball. She incorporates volleyball into the book, because that is the sport Anke plays in high school. Her love for volleyball is apparent on her website and in her book.
3) http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/womenshealth/factsheets/dv.htm
One of the main conflicts in Because I am Furniture is Anke's abusive father. He abuses her brother and sister constantly. This website provides facts on domestic abuse as well as hot line numbers.
4) http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/child/index.shtml
Anke's brother and sister need protection, yet no one in her family can offer it for them at first. This website is the Illinois Department of Child Protection and provides easy to reach information and tips. Yaicha was able to finally do whats right, but these programs are available for those who need help getting a solution.
5) http://www.aa.org/?Media=PlayFlash
Anke's best friend on her volleyball team is Rona. Her dad is a alcoholic and she is often caught up in the late nights making sure he is okay. She confides her secret to Anke which brings them closer together.
6) http://www.cchs165.jacksn.k12.il.us/Athletics/schedules/schedules.htm
Anke and her best friend Rona are varsity volleyball players for their high school. They have a passion for the sport like many girls around the world. To get a feel for the game I choose to post the schedule to our terrier volleyball games, if you are interested.
7) http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/
After going through the trauma Anke dealt with at home they recommended therapy for her. She refused to go so she could let her thoughts process. This website is a therapist finder for your city.
8) http://whole-life-coaching.com/?gclid=COOB39bO0KsCFc7JKgod3Ao8Tg
Anke feels invisible and unloved, and it really upsets her. She wants her dad to abuse her so she feels she is somewhat important. This website helps you not feel invisible and love what your doing and who you are.
9) http://www.ikea.com/
Although Because I am Furniture is not truly about furniture, I love this website. In the book furniture is constantly broken from being used as a weapon. If you need a replacement, this would be the store to go visit.
10) http://cafemakeup.com/tag/le-printemps-paris/
Anke's dad will not allow either of his daughters to wear makeup. However when Anke's friend Angie wears it, her dad complements her, and makes her feel special. This angers Anke, and she wishes her friends could understand her real father.
11) http://www.bestvolleyballdrills.com/volleyball-drills/
When the book is talking about Anke playing volleyball they talk about all the passing, setting, and spiking drills. This website provides different drills to use in a volleyball practice. It will also give you and idea about what exactly they had to do in practice.
12) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnie-the-Pooh
Winne the Pooh is a beloved character and story by many people young, and old. One of Anke's favorite childhood memories is of her father reading Winne the Pooh. This was before he turned angry, and abusive.
13) http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/birth-control-4211.htm
Anke uncovers one of her sister's deepest secrets when she finds her birth control. This uncovers a suspision about her dad she was aware of, but didn't know for sure. This is another horrible thing Anke's dad put her family through.
14) http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/equidistant
Anke describes her and her siblings relationship as a equidistant triangle. All three are corners but there is a line separating them. They aren't very close and the only way for them to become close is to step towards each other.
15) http://askgirlshrink.girlshrink.com/
Anke is secretly seeing a boy Jed. They hang out at his house after school at times, and do homework and watch t.v. However he never wants to be seen with her at school, and he acts like she does not even exist.
16) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella
Anke at times feels like she is the Cinderella in her house. She always does the chores, yet is never noticed or appreciated. Cinderella is a well known Disney movie about a young girl who is stuck cleaning and cooking for her evil step-mother and sisters, until one day her fairy godmother changes her luck.
17) http://www.omniaceducation.com/education-blog/bid/5189/High-School-Grades-Matter-More-Than-You-Think Anke is always trying to improve her grades since her dad constantly tells her she can do better. She hopes this will make him happy and proud, but it does not. This is an article about how much high school grades do matter, especially if you are wanting a good college education.
18) http://www.cheatingspousepi.com/cheating_husband/
Anke's dad is constantly cheating on her mom, and it really upsets her yet she does not know what to do about it. This website is a security program designed to figure out if your wife/husband is cheating on you. If Anke's mom would believe the truth instead of ignoring it she might have been able to stand up for herself and her kids.
19) http://www.fifa.com/
Anke meets a soccer player Kyler, and they instantly hit it off. They both have feelings for one another, and talk all the time. Since Kyler is a soccer player, I chose the FIFA link to represent the world cupa and the biggest soccer organization in the world.
20) http://www.ftd.com/
After Anke is hospitalized from her father's attack, Kyler brings her flowers. Things between Anke and Kyler took a wrong turn after the dance earlier in the book, but the flowers brought them closer again. This link is for ordering flowers, a flower can always brighten someones day.
1) http://www.thaliachaltas.com/
This website is the authors main website. She posts an autobiography, talks about her books, some of her favorite links, and how to contact her. You can tell her personality is very fun, and jokes around.
2) http://usavolleyball.org/
A main interest of the author is volleyball. She incorporates volleyball into the book, because that is the sport Anke plays in high school. Her love for volleyball is apparent on her website and in her book.
3) http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/womenshealth/factsheets/dv.htm
One of the main conflicts in Because I am Furniture is Anke's abusive father. He abuses her brother and sister constantly. This website provides facts on domestic abuse as well as hot line numbers.
4) http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/child/index.shtml
Anke's brother and sister need protection, yet no one in her family can offer it for them at first. This website is the Illinois Department of Child Protection and provides easy to reach information and tips. Yaicha was able to finally do whats right, but these programs are available for those who need help getting a solution.
5) http://www.aa.org/?Media=PlayFlash
Anke's best friend on her volleyball team is Rona. Her dad is a alcoholic and she is often caught up in the late nights making sure he is okay. She confides her secret to Anke which brings them closer together.
6) http://www.cchs165.jacksn.k12.il.us/Athletics/schedules/schedules.htm
Anke and her best friend Rona are varsity volleyball players for their high school. They have a passion for the sport like many girls around the world. To get a feel for the game I choose to post the schedule to our terrier volleyball games, if you are interested.
7) http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/
After going through the trauma Anke dealt with at home they recommended therapy for her. She refused to go so she could let her thoughts process. This website is a therapist finder for your city.
8) http://whole-life-coaching.com/?gclid=COOB39bO0KsCFc7JKgod3Ao8Tg
Anke feels invisible and unloved, and it really upsets her. She wants her dad to abuse her so she feels she is somewhat important. This website helps you not feel invisible and love what your doing and who you are.
9) http://www.ikea.com/
Although Because I am Furniture is not truly about furniture, I love this website. In the book furniture is constantly broken from being used as a weapon. If you need a replacement, this would be the store to go visit.
10) http://cafemakeup.com/tag/le-printemps-paris/
Anke's dad will not allow either of his daughters to wear makeup. However when Anke's friend Angie wears it, her dad complements her, and makes her feel special. This angers Anke, and she wishes her friends could understand her real father.
11) http://www.bestvolleyballdrills.com/volleyball-drills/
When the book is talking about Anke playing volleyball they talk about all the passing, setting, and spiking drills. This website provides different drills to use in a volleyball practice. It will also give you and idea about what exactly they had to do in practice.
12) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnie-the-Pooh
Winne the Pooh is a beloved character and story by many people young, and old. One of Anke's favorite childhood memories is of her father reading Winne the Pooh. This was before he turned angry, and abusive.
13) http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/birth-control-4211.htm
Anke uncovers one of her sister's deepest secrets when she finds her birth control. This uncovers a suspision about her dad she was aware of, but didn't know for sure. This is another horrible thing Anke's dad put her family through.
14) http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/equidistant
Anke describes her and her siblings relationship as a equidistant triangle. All three are corners but there is a line separating them. They aren't very close and the only way for them to become close is to step towards each other.
15) http://askgirlshrink.girlshrink.com/
Anke is secretly seeing a boy Jed. They hang out at his house after school at times, and do homework and watch t.v. However he never wants to be seen with her at school, and he acts like she does not even exist.
16) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinderella
Anke at times feels like she is the Cinderella in her house. She always does the chores, yet is never noticed or appreciated. Cinderella is a well known Disney movie about a young girl who is stuck cleaning and cooking for her evil step-mother and sisters, until one day her fairy godmother changes her luck.
17) http://www.omniaceducation.com/education-blog/bid/5189/High-School-Grades-Matter-More-Than-You-Think Anke is always trying to improve her grades since her dad constantly tells her she can do better. She hopes this will make him happy and proud, but it does not. This is an article about how much high school grades do matter, especially if you are wanting a good college education.
18) http://www.cheatingspousepi.com/cheating_husband/
Anke's dad is constantly cheating on her mom, and it really upsets her yet she does not know what to do about it. This website is a security program designed to figure out if your wife/husband is cheating on you. If Anke's mom would believe the truth instead of ignoring it she might have been able to stand up for herself and her kids.
19) http://www.fifa.com/
Anke meets a soccer player Kyler, and they instantly hit it off. They both have feelings for one another, and talk all the time. Since Kyler is a soccer player, I chose the FIFA link to represent the world cupa and the biggest soccer organization in the world.
20) http://www.ftd.com/
After Anke is hospitalized from her father's attack, Kyler brings her flowers. Things between Anke and Kyler took a wrong turn after the dance earlier in the book, but the flowers brought them closer again. This link is for ordering flowers, a flower can always brighten someones day.
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