Strategies When Challenged

Hi, Everyone. 

The purpose of this thread is to help us negoitate the "tough spots" in our books.  You know, the parts that we just don't "get."

So, there are three questions here that I'd like you to consider:

1.  What is your immediate reaction to a challenging section of your book? What do you think and feel     
     when you "hit the wall," so to speak?

2.  What action do you take to "get over the wall?"

3.  What do you do if you can't "get over the wall?"

If you have yet to start your challenge book, then use our in class reading selections. 

Looking forward to hearing from you all.

Happy Thanksgiving! :)

Mrs. Drance

Let's Talk about Our IR Books

So, we've made it.  One week down.  Exhausted?  I am. But, I'm happy to be back. 

For this thread, please think about the characters in your IR book.  Who stands out?  Why do you feel connected to him, her, it (for you sci-fi lovers)? 

In SKIM, the graphic novel I'm reading, the title character reminds me of the teenage angst I felt during high school.  Actually, my high school experience was pretty wonderful. More angst  - continual angst - actually happened later, in college, which contradicts the "American experience."  However, I'm glad that's over!  This is not to say that I don't have pull-the-comforter-over-my-head days, days when my limbs are so heavy, my head and heart achy, well, you know the rest....

Anyway, the intensity of Skim's pain makes me breathe more deeply to rinse her sadness from my soul... from the reminder of how tough growing up can be.  Skim, though, reminds me to be more understanding and patient of those with a tsumami overhead. 

O.k., enough bleakness for now.

Please post by Monday, September 20th.

And, remember to post a profile picture if haven't already done so.

Thanks, pumpkins.

Enjoy your weekend.

Ms. D

Are You Ready for the 10X Challenge...?

... of course you are!

First things first...please create an account and post a profile picture.
It does NOT have to be of you, but it has to represent you (i.e.
if you LOVE the beach, you could post a picture of the coastline,
waves, etc.).  You can, of course put up your mugshot...WAIT...did
I say THAT? Seriously, put up a picture of yourself if you like.

You will be prompted to create an account if you don't have one
once you respond to this thread and it will ask you to login or register.
If you're having any problems, you can email me at ldrance@babylonufsd.org,
and I can try to help you figure it out.  If we're unsuccessful this way, come
see me and we can work it out together on the computer.

O.k., so sign up by Monday, September 13th.

Say "hello" on the blog, i.e. ("that is") TELL US WHAT YOU'RE
GOING TO READ - your independent book and on-deck book,
and post a profile "pix" by Monday.

Be sure to use the guidelines of last year's 10X thread that we
reviewed in class.

Enjoy the long weekend.

Peace,

Mrs. Drance

Welcome 2010 10Xers!

I'm sooooo excited about restarting the blog so that we may
share our discussions about books via this rich, quick medium.


So, then...


...let the "games" begin (fitting, since the Olympics ended last night).


Tell us, what book are you reading or plan to read that challenges you
or will challenge you? What were some of the obstacles that you had
to overcome during your "challenge read(s)?" What strategies
were particularly helpful? Please explain why....

Also, just a few quick "guidelines":

1. Use capital letters when appropriate, esp. when capitalizing "i."
2. Use the other conventions of standard written English: GUMS (i.e. grammar,
usage, mechanics - punctuation - spelling).
3. Use italics for titles of long works (e.g. books, feature films, cds, etc.)
4. Unless making a simile, do not use "like" throughout your post!

You may use acronyms, but not anything inappropriate, such at WTF just, well, isn't appropriate.

This post is due by Thursday, March 4th, no later than 8:00 p.m.

Any questions, ask me!

Looking forward to chatting.

Best,
Mrs. Drance