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!