Your new post assignment on Thursday, December 18

So, I have been re-reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. What have you been reading? It has started me thinking about situations we find ourselves in where we really can't see how they are going to work themselves out and how frightening that can be for most of us. In the 5th book of the Harry Potter series, Harry struggles with his lack of knowledge...he feels if he was "kept in the loop," he would be better able to handle what is going on around him. This could be true of many situations...sometimes, I feel that if I had more information further in advance, I would be able to better deal with and handle things when they become stressful. But then, I wonder if this is really true. Dumbledore protects Harry by keeping certain information from him, and maybe this was the best decision? It is difficult to know, but perhaps if we knew all the facts in advance, we would not really make better decisions. In a post on your blog, discuss something from your independent reading book that applies or connects to your life and explain how the experience of the character in your book connects to your own experience.

Comments for Thursday, December 18

Considering The Alchemist and what we've been reading in it, what do you think of it so far. What are your questions? What do you want to find out about Santiago and his quest? How does Santiago's quest compare to other quests we have discussed in class (Ophelia's in Pan's Labyrinth, Perseus and Theseus in Heroes, Gods, and Monsters)? What are some similarities and differences? Please post your comments on here.

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As a comment, please answer the following question...as more responses come in, check back to read other students' responses as well. What are some things you think are interesting about the book you are reading right now? Is there anything you would change? What is it and why? Would you recommend it to your classmates, why or why not? Please include the title of the book and the author in your comment.