Point of View

Dear Readers,

We have discussed point of view in class. We learned about first person, third person limited, and third person omniscient. Then we analyzed some of Patricia Polacco's books and from who's point of view the story is told.

For example, Pink and Say was written in third person limited. The story is told from Say's perspective, but a narrator is telling it because it uses the pronoun "he." As a reader, we do not know everything, but only the thoughts and feelings of Say.

In our historical fiction book clubs, we have analyzed our book's point of view. What point of view is your independent reading book told? How does the point of view influence how the story is told, and what you know or do not know?

I look forward to reading about your book's point of view and why it matters.

Be sure to answer both questions in complete sentences, and edit your work before you submit it.

HF Book Club Update

Dear Readers,

I hope you are enjoying you Historical Fiction Book Clubs! I would like to hear more about the book you are reading. Please write a short summary (at least 5 sentences!) about your historical fiction book, including characters, setting, and the plot (problem/solution). Assume I have not read the book and be sure to edit your work.

Your teacher,

Ms. Blackmon :)

Teacher for a Day!

Sometimes it is fun to imagine what the classroom would be like if you were in charge for a day. What would you teach? What kind of activities would plan? What would your students call you? Think about what would happen in class if you were in charge for a day and leave your comment below.

One Little Word (OLW)

Each new year, two of my cyber-mentors challenge teachers to find their One Little Word (OLW). The OLW is one word that will represent, or symbolize, the year ahead. The word should be personal and thoughtful. My mentors spend weeks thinking about their OLW, making sure they select a word that will really guide them.

I have thought a great deal about my OLW. For 2013, I selected "trust" as my One Little Word. I selected "trust" because I don't always trust God's plan and try to make my own way. I need this word to remind me to trust not only His plan for me, but also to trust in the strengths and talents He has blessed me with, rather than worry about the future. Trust can apply to my life in so many ways - through friends, work, my students, my family, myself, and ultimately, God's plan for me. I will use this word to guide me through the days of 2013.

What is your One Little Word? How does this word apply to your life? How can you use your OLW to guide your year? Comment to this post with your OLW, and examples of how you can use your OLW this year. Here is a list of possible words to help you. Copy and paste this link if you need suggestions for a word.

http://aliedwards.com/2012/01/one-little-word-2012-the-words.html