Ginevra

= Book Log = Crush Couple || Russell || E || January 28th, 2018 || = Mrs. Palmieri recommends... =
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Dear Mrs. Palmieri, Right now I have been reading some new books I got for Christmas. I have been really liking the book series 'Amulet' by Kazu Kibuishi. I knew I probably would have to read a few chapter books, though, since Amulet is a graphic novel series. However, I cannot stop reading the sixth book in the series, I'm super attached.

In 'Jack: the True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk', I think Jack's mom prefers Anabella over Jack because Anabella is a girl, and then she would be able to have extra help when she house keeps, while Jack helps his father. OR maybe Jack's mom doesn't like Jack because she argues with his dad, and Jack just reminds her of him. Maybe she thinks Jack should've been taken by the giant instead of his dad. But I agree with you that all parents should like their kids no matter what.

From, Ginevra

Here is a sample about our current read aloud
=== I am glad to finally be starting our new read aloud "Jack: The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk". I will admit that I wasn't sure if this was one of the MCBAs that I really wanted to read. But so far, I'm kind of digging it! Based on what we've read so far, I feel kind of bad for the main character Jack. The author shows us many places where Jack's mom shows/says that she doesn't like Jack. This makes me as the reader sympathize with Jack. I think everyone's mom should love them no matter what. We also start to see and here that Jack is a bit of troublemaker, Maybe his mom finds him exhausting and frustrating! But in the part that she just finished, the mom actually defending him when he was accused of stealing the cabbages. I wonder if Jack's mom will feel differently by the end of the story (especially if he becomes a giant defeating hero) ===

Dear Room 7,
==I’m very excited to hear all your thoughts about what you’re reading on your individual wiki pages. I’ve really enjoyed all your enthusiasm about __Silverwing__. Even though this is my twelfth time reading it, I still get really excited about sharing it every year. *The genre of this book is definitely fantasy since I don’t believe that bats and owls have wars or detailed adventures together. I also consider this to be a genre of my own invention- called Animal Adventure. I love the character Shade; he’s one of my all-time favorites. *If I could talk to Shade, I would ask him if he thinks it was worth it to break the law and see the sun, especially after what happens to his colony as a result.==

Remember on your wiki-

 * 1) ===Please write like its a letter- Date, Greeting, Body, Closing, Signature===
 * 2) ===Make sure to write about one book only (unless you are writing multiple paragraphs===
 * 3) ===YOU MUST use sentence leads from the pink sheet in your response. These will help me see your thinking about what you are reading.===

Mrs. P
January 4th, 2017

Dear Mrs. P, I have been fine. I can't wait to finish 'Sophia's War.' I cannot believe either that Sophia's parents let her become a spy. Like you said, they already know they lost their son. If I were Sophia's mother, I wouldn't have let Sophia become a spy. **The character that I respect and admire the most is Sophia, because she is really brave. :)** I am really enjoying the book. :D

From, Ginevra :D P.S. The name is **__//Big//__ Nate!!!!!!!!!!!!** I am actually reading something new. My parents got me a set of Puffin books. I have begun to read one of them. It is called 'Heidi'.

January 2, 2017

Hi Ginevra,

Happy New Year! I hope that you have been enjoying __Sophia's War__. Can't believe we are more then halfway done with it! Sophia has entered dangerous territory as she is now working at the Kennedy House, which is the headquarters for the British. It's kind of crazy that she is actually cleaning Major Andre's office and reading his secret papers! Who do you think the mysterious Mr. Moore is and what does it have to do with West Point? I was really surprised that Sophia told her parents that she would be spying. ***If I could talk to a character, I think I would ask her parents why they let her do this when they know how dangerous it is and have already lost a son?**


 * What have you been reading besides __Big Steve__ lol?**


 * Your friend,**
 * Mrs. P**


 * __November__ 30th, 2016**
 * Dear Mrs. P,**
 * I am liking the book 'Sophia's War' so far. The title of this book says to me that there is going to be a huge war. The author of 'Sophia's War' got me interested when Sophia grew older and wants to avenge William's death. I wonder what the witnessing of the hanging at the beginning of the story has to do with anything. I think you're right about the fact that Sophia is afraid to go after John Andre. Also, if she //does// go after him, I wonder how she will get to wherever John Andre is. I'm also interested in how Sophia will get there with the print shop and everything.**


 * From,**
 * Ginevra :)**


 * __Nov. 29, 2016__**


 * __Dear Room 7 student,__**


 * __I am glad that I am reading__ Sophia's War__ out loud to you. I enjoyed reading it this summer and think it is making a great read aloud, It is a challenging book, with many old fashioned and difficult words so I think this may have been challenging for many of you to read on your own.**


 * The author Avi got me really interested when he ended Part One of the book with Sophia ready to seek revenge for the death of her brother William.I have been giving you some hints about what might happen. I will tell you that working at the print shop is key to what Sophia will do next and how she will get even with John Andre, whom she blames for not helping her brother.If I could talk to Sophia, I would ask her if she is afraid to go after Andre.

What do think will happen next?

Talk to you soon, Mrs. P:)

Dear Room 7 member-

You and write will write back and forth to each other about what we have been reading. I will ask you questions that you can answer, and you can ask me questions too.

Make sure to always write about ONE book and to use SENTENCE LEADS to help you with your thinking.

Your friend, Mrs. P