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Comment on Unbelievable! by Little Willow

Little Willow — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:13:46 +0000

There are strong, smart leading characters in many of today’s stories. Hurrah for all of the heroic characters in lit, both contemporary and classic. There are those characters who save the world, who save themselves, who save others - the obvious heroes - as well as those who do something small, something selfless - the unsung heroes.

Comment on Amelia Atwater-Rhodes Blog Tour by Little Willow

Little Willow — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:10:46 +0000

Welcome to the tour!

Comment on Breaking Dawn Quote of the Day by Katrina

Katrina — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:52:15 +0000

Edward: oops
I dont know why, but that just seems to be my favorite. See, In the last three books, Edward just does not mess up! I find it interesting, and I think it might have something to do with Bella becoming a vampire…I don’t know, thats just my thoughts!

Comment on Tuck Everlasting….continued by UnhappyEndings

UnhappyEndings — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:52:15 +0000

I just watched Tuck Everlasting for the first time, and at the ending cried and cried and cried.
I think that the ending sucks big time.
Why’d they have to go and make it so darn sad?

I know that there is a point to it and there is a really strong message in it, but i’m kind of a romantic and would rather stay naive, and believing that love still conquers all.

It’s kinda sad when you think about it.

: )

Comment on Newes from the Dead by Mary Hooper by HoWrSe LoVeR(tm)

HoWrSe LoVeR(tm) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:31:32 +0000

omg, THIS BOOK IS TOTALLY AWSOME! it is soooo creepy. if you like a good, chilling read, then gobble up this book! i love horror stories, and what makes this one really unique is that it’s almost true!!! lol. seriously though, READ IT!

Comment on About by Mrs. Krajnak

Mrs. Krajnak — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:41:54 +0000

I’m so glad I found The Reading Zone. I’ve been working with 7th & 8th graders for many years, and this fall we will have 5 classrooms of 6th graders in our building as well. I need all the help I can get for this new adventure!! Thank you.

Mrs K.

Comment on Breaking Dawn Quote of the Day by thereadingzone

thereadingzone — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:54:28 +0000

Mrs. V-
I hadn’t heard of that, but I love it! I may have to try that this year. The excitement building around the BREAKING DAWN quotes is palpable, and kids of all ages are enjoying the fun of making some predictions. It would be a lot of fun in the classroom!

Comment on Breaking Dawn Quote of the Day by Mrs. V

Mrs. V — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:52:29 +0000

Have you heard of tea party to use in the classroom? It seems like Meyer is using the same concept and that it goes to show how it is fun even for adults. In case you hadn’t heard of it before, it is a way to activate students’ prior knowledge or to build knowledge. You take different quotes from the text you are going to read. The students each get a quote, then they mingle around the room talking about their quotes. Students can predict what they think it will be about based on their quotes. It is a lot of fun and works great.

Comment on Breaking Dawn- Stephenie Meyer by Ivana

Ivana — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:49:44 +0000

I can’t wait for Breaking Dawn to come out!! I’m dying for it. I almost screamed when i read the first chapter on http://www.amazon.com because i was so excited!! I can’t wait for Midnight Sun to come out either, I think it’s going to be really interseting. But right now,I’m saving up for Breaking Dawn so I can buy it the second it comes out.(I actually asked my sister if we could possibly make arangements at the movie theatre so we could get tickets for the 1st movie in advance)

Comment on My Middle School Language Arts Classroom… by thereadingzone

thereadingzone — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:51:10 +0000

Thanks, everyone!