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 * Questions for Jan. 24**

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.

HI - our new genre is Historical Fiction. This is my Favorite! It is okay if you are just starting your book. Here is the question for discussion next Monday:

What is the setting of your book? When? Where? How does this change the "feel" of the book? Could this story take place during another time in History? Give some examples of things that happen in the story that are specific to that time in history.

For November 17th - Please RESPOND to at least 2 other people in our home group and comment on their response.

For NOVEMBER 22nd Discussion:  If you were an animal, what would you be? Please give several reasons why you chose this animal and explain why this animal is significant to you. What characteristics do you share with the animal?  Also - discuss why an author might use an animal to tell a story instead of a person. Why might this be effective in certain situations?

For November 8th Discussion - We will continue with Animals - not only what role they play in our lives but how they are portrayed in literature.  Name (give title) and describe a book you have read that has an animal as one of the main characters. Tell about the animal (what type of animal, physical appearance, temperment) as well as "what happened" to it. Was it lost? Was the animal a hero? Did it have a relationship with a human or another animal?  Share anything you think is significant about the animal in your story.

FOR NOVEMBER 1 DISCUSSION:

 What do you think the relationship should be between animals and people? Why?

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Give an example of the evidence of courage in your story. It could be a quote, event, or action. How do you know this person showed courage? Explain why you view it as courageous?