Emotions

I started thinking about something this morning: Why do people enjoy reading books that make them sad or scared? Tear-Jerker books are very popular and some people love reading books that make them cry! Thriller or horror books are one of the most popular genres; some people love books that give them nightmares! In general, we don't like feeling sad or scared, so why do we read these types of books on purpose?

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Favorite Character

HI! I hope everyone is having a good start to their summer vacations! I've been reading everyday, have you? I have been reading a lot of non fiction, does anyone have a good fiction book they can recommend to me?

Question:

Who is your favorite character from a book and why?

My Answer: Ender Wiggin from the  Ender's Game sci-fi series by Orson Scott Card. The series takes place in the future when families are only allowed to have two children. Ender's family already has two kids, and when he comes along, he is a "third". "Thirds" are undesirable, second class citizens. Luckily for Ender, he is gifted and has a special talent for flying space ships and defeating enemy "aliens". Although the fate is often placed on Ender's small shoulders, he remains a sensitive and caring person, and grows up to be a kind person, and a leader.  Attention 6th graders: I am already planning on making Ender's Game our first book club selection for the year. Are you ready?!   --Mrs. A

Welcome to Summer 2011!

Hello! If this is your first time to my blog...welcome! If you wrote to me last summer and plan on doing so again this summer...welcome back!  Check back every few weeks because I will have a question for you to answer! If you've read a cool book recently, we'd love to hear about it!

Remember, only sign your first name and last initial! (Example: Dave A.)

Here is your first Blog Question for the summer!

Do you read more or less frequently during the summertime?

Mrs. A's Answer: I definitely read more often during the summer than during school. During the summer I am less busy and have more time to devote to reading for pleasure. During the school year, most of the books I read are kids books (which I love!) to help students find books in the library. In the summer though, I have more time to read books just for me!