Thoughts on being halfway through Extraordinary October by Diana Wagman

No, this image is not actually based on the book by Diana Wagman, but I liked that it symbolized the difference between two races--though this is probably not a fairy and a troll--but whatever/whomever they are, they are definitely different from each other.  Also, could you imagine the combination of the attributes of both of these imaginary characters coming together in a single child?  That is what Extraordinary October, by Diana Wagman, attempts to imagine.

Period 5 2017 Blogs

Here are the links to your classmates' blogs.  Visit three-four of them and comment on a post.

Ms. Crabtree's Blog
Angela Castillo
Angela Celestino's Blog
Evangelina's Blog 
Simon's Blog
XingYu's Blog
Dylan's Blog
Bella's Blog
Jeanette's Blog
Christian A.'s Blog
Angel's Blog
Eric's Blog
Cristian F.'s Blog
Claudia's Blog
Mirian's Blog
Michelle's Blog
Cesar's Blog 
Charles's Blog
Aczel's Blog

Period 3 and 4 Blogs 2011-2012

joseorellana344.blogspot.com  Jose
mayra-mayraliteracyblog.blogspot.com  Mayra
mellyblahh.blogspot.com  Melissa
Jesus
yolandasreadingblog.blogspot.com  Yolanda
jetsgiirl001.blogspot.com  Ashley
chrisnicia.blogspot.com  Chris
andreamariedrew.blogspot.com  Andrea
nenalovesyuhh.blogspot.com  Isabel
icysilvermist1.blogspot.com  Stephanie
angelsierra300.blogspot.com  Angel
crystalpreciado.blogspot.com  Crystal
anthony828.blogspot.com  Anthony
booksnstuffnopekeeptyping.blogspot.com  Ernest
Ricardo

Character, Conflict, and Evaluation

Write at least 200 words (1-2 paragraphs)  on one of the following (or combine them together to make sure you write enough).  Try to explain significant moments about your book as you answer the questions.

1)  (Evaluation)  What did you like about the book?  What would you change about it if you could change something?  What did you dislike (if anything) about the book?
2)  (Conflict)  What was the main conflict in your book?  How did this lead to other problems or tough decisions?  Try to categorize the internal (hidden) and external (obvious) conflicts that you discuss.
3)  (Character Development)  What was memorable about the main character?  What did he/she learn through the events of the story?  How did he/she grow?

Make sure to include the title and author of your book.  Also, TITLE your post with something that highlights the main idea of what you discuss.

Period 1 2011-2012 Blog addresses

Take some time to visit another student's blog and comment!

jackylovesjose1234.blogspot.com Jackie
yogibeartexis97.blogspot.com  Adrian
kimsromanticblog.blogspot.com Kimberly
joseramirez20113.blogspot.com Jose
rebelrebel1.blogspot.com  Lesly
katherinehernande.blogspot.com Katherine
brynbriones.blogspot.com  Bryn
yoyo-katissexay.blogspot.com  Yolanda
carlosac123-carlos.blogspot.com  Carlos C.
nolascoc.blogspot.com  Carlos N.
lilisunshine24.blogspot.com  Lilibeth
wenn101.blogspot.com  Wen
anaheartsu.blogspot.com  Ana
tapatioguy686961.blogspot.com Antonio
angelahernande.blogspot.com  Angela

Try to do one (or more) of these three things when commenting:
1)  Expand on the original post by adding more information or insight.
2)  Ask thoughtful questions about the information in the post.
3)  Build connections between what you have read by comparing or contrasting to the book described in the original post.

What I want to read next...

Write at least 200 words (about 2 paragraphs) about...


1)  What you liked OR disliked about your first indie reading book.
2)  What genre of book OR specific book you want to read next and why (if you have already started a new book, you can write about what you like about the book so far...)


When finished, email your post to mxc0861@lausd.net


After you finish, visit 2-3 other student blogs:
http://kilofiveshot.blogspot.com/  ricky's
http://vendeiscool.blogspot.com/ Ven De
http://theangrymustash.blogspot.com/ Katye
http://blankasbook.blogspot.com/ Karina
http://destinyyourweird.blogspot.com/ Destiny
http://oldspice123.blogspot.com/ George
http://tonyroxxz.blogspot.com/ Luis
http://nipplelife.blogspot.com/ Chris
http://oddlyawkward.blogspot.com/ - not-so-awkward ... nor odd Melanie
http://jazminenicole123.blogspot.com/ Jazmine Sepulveda
http://nightmare13-awesome.blogspot.com/ Kandy
http://www.blogger.com/goog_915230612 Senidy
http://www.blogger.com/goog_915230612 Karen
http://www.blogger.com/goog_915230612 Alina
http://www.blogger.com/goog_915230612 Maria
http://liliannaaaa.blogspot.com/ Liliana
http://karlaboo.blogspot.com/ Karla
http://yeahhbuddie.blogspot.com/ Paige
http://tinamarie12345.blogspot.com/ Cristina
http://bryansawesomestuff.blogspot.com/  Bryan
http://myownworld2011-unknown.blogspot.com/  Jazmin Solorio
http://monkey237-love.blogspot.com/  Daisy

"Mismatched Couple" from Perks of Being a Wallflowe

"And I felt very bad for both of them."  p. 12
Charlie has seen his sister's boyfriend hit her right in front of him.  Although he feels bad for his sister, he also feels bad for the boy, since the boy seemed to be pushed to do it by his sister egging him on.  In the end, as Charlie looks at the relationship between his sister and her boyfriend, he concludes that neither one of them are very happy or "meant" to be together.  He thinks this because his sister is with a boy who is not worthy of her intelligence or ambition, and her boyfriend is with someone who is mentally superior to him.  In the end, I think that Charlie is right, and the relationship will not last.

Set up your analysis using these sentence starters (if necessary):
What happens right before this is.....
It's important because......
What happens next is.....