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January: Historical Fiction


 * Why, Good Day "filled-with-knowledge children" :-D**
 * Everyone excited for Character Dress-up Day!!!! Yes, I know you are! So am I. You will make me proud, I am certain of that fact!** **Can't you just smell the excitement in the air!**

Jan. 20  Today’s comments are about THE AUTHOR of your current book. Is it still Historical Fiction or have you strolled over to read another genre, book? Answer the following questions and talk about what you are reading RIGHT NOW:

1) Does the author of your book use the SETTING to give the story more meaning? Is so how? If not, would it help the story make better sense if the author did? 2) Are the characters in your story believable? Why? How does the author make them “come alive”. You may use a quote from the book to show us or you can explain it. 3) Why did the author write this book – what’s the message? (If you’re not done reading it – PREDICT what you think.) 


 * January: Historical Fiction ﻿ **


 * Happy New Year everyone! As we continue on with Historical Fiction, I would really like you to really think about the HISTORICAL part of your book! It should be helping you LEARN about what life was like in a different time period than you are familiar with. The questions below help you think about this concept even more. You might want to have your book close by so you can check on the specific things happening AT THAT TIME AND PLACE!**


 * In February we are into POETRY... our favorite!!!! Yee haw!**


 * Questions for Jan. 6**

1 . Think about the __time period__ and __setting__ in your book. __Compare__ at least 3 ways your life __differs__ from the characters in your H.F. book.

2. Describe at least 2 ways your life is __similar__ to the main character.

December: Historical Fiction

**Aloha Cabbaiians! This month we will be reading lovely Historical Fiction. I love Historical Fiction because we get to learn about Historical figures,places and events!**
 * I hope you love them too! **


 * Questions for Dec. 2**

1. What is the setting in your story? Using your 5 senses, describe the way it looks, smells, sounds, etc. How does this setting help make your story more authentic (real, life-like)?

NOVEMBER: ANIMAL FICTION


 * Hi "L C" Fans ~ this month you will read books about animals. Our THEME is no longer just about "courage"; instead it will be on**
 * "Animal Behavior" and all thing****s related to** * ANIMALS***! (We <3 animals!)**


 * Questions for Nov. 22**

1. If you were an animal, what would you be and WHY? Be able to tell why you chose this animal - How does it match your personality? In what way does this animal “resemble” you? (What characteristics do you share with the animal?) 2. Discuss why an author might use an animal to tell a story instead of a person.

Question for Week NOV. 15 1. What message (or messages) is the author trying to convey to the reader in the story? This question is in regards to the animal and it's behavior, treatment of, lessons learned, etc..

2. WHY is this message important for you to know?

Question for Week of Nov.1 - BRING YOUR BOOK TO LIT. CIR. on Monday !. Be ready to DESCRIBE your animal in the story: 2. Give a prediction of what will happen to the anima l in the story - i.e. Will he become a hero? Will he help somehow? Will he get hurt, lost, found?
 * Physically:** size, color, shape, height, special features (marks, type of fur, clothing?, etc.)
 * Emotionally:** personality, likes, dislikes, family, intelligence, fears, etc.

OCTOBER Theme: COURAGE **> "The ability to do something that frightens one"; "Strength in the face of pain or grief"**


 * Question for Week of Oct. 25:**

1 . Does the main character in your book ever "FEAR COURAGE" - Example: they know they should be courageous but something gets in the way? IF SO, explain what happens? IF NOT, give an example of how YOU might "Fear Courage" if YOU were the main character faced with the problem.


 * Question for Week of Oct. 18:**

1. Give an example of  the evidence of courage in your story. It could be a quote, event, or action. 2. How do you know this person showed courage?

Monday Lit. Circle: Talk about the question related to your book and tell about a personal experience related to COURAGE!

Check out this link:  http://library.thinkquest.org/J002765/ to play games about THE EGYPT GAME