Welcome to The Boy of the Painted Cave response to literature web blog. In this post I will answer some questions that you may have about this type of discussion forum. If your question is not answered here, please send me an email at mtorello@hcsd.k12.ca.us
We invite the sixth grade English students, their families, Crocker faculty, and other community members to join us in our blogging discussion. This is an exciting opportunity to share the experience of reading a novel by responding to discussion questions, viewing the entries of other readers, and commenting on others' responses.
When will we begin reading and responding to Boy of the Painted Cave?
On September 24, students will participate in a pre-reading blog prior to starting the novel, on September 25, we will begin to read and respond to discussion questions. The conclusion date of the blog has yet to be determined. After we have finished reading the book and have completed the activities, it may be possible to access the blog, but some of the discussions may no longer be active.
Who are the administrators of the Crocker Boy of the Painted Cave blog site?
I am the administrator of this blog discussion. Troy Hager, the Crocker technology teacher, is assisting with content and set up of the blog.
How will students know what pages to read in Boy of the Painted Cave?
There are three ways to find out the reading assigned for the day. First, students can check the blog to learn what pages to read and to see the questions. The second way is to find out in class from me. The third way is to access the night's reading from my teacher page on the Crocker web site.
How will students access the blog?
Students will learn how to use the blog in English class. A blog can be posted from any computer with internet access. Students are able to use school computers in the computer lab and library.
What discussion questions will be included with the project?
Different discussion questions will be posted on the blog. Students will add their responses to the questions through posting a comment on the blog entry. Readers will be able to read each others' responses and can discuss answers to the questions through their comments.
Is posting comments on the blog safe for students?
Anyone who has the web address to the blog can view it and its contents. Only our students, their families, and Crocker faculty have access to comment on this blog. Each student that posts must use his/her first name only. Students will learn how to sign in and post a comment during class. There will also be directions given for using blogspot.com. Any comment that contains a last name, inappropriate language, or a large number of errors will be removed and/or edited by the teacher.
Why read Boy of the Painted Cave?
Boy of the Painted Cave is a required English novel for sixth grade students. The genre is historical fiction. The story takes place during the Paleolithic era. The students will meet Tao, the main character, who struggles to understand and practice the traditions of his clan. The novel touches on several important themes including courage, determination, and self-reliance. It is well-written and highly engaging.
Why blog for school?
The blog is a collaborative tool for learning. Blogs provide a different forum for communicating ideas. They go one step outside the classroom discussion and beyond written responses on paper that only the teacher can access. “Through the unique process of blogging, students are able to read more critically, think about the reading more analytically, and write more clearly.” From Will Richardson, Blogs, Wikis, and Podcasts, 2006.
If you have any questions about this blog that were not answered above or you would like to join us please send me an e-mail to mtorello@hcsd.k12.ca.us .
Ms. Torello
3 comments:
1. I enjoy playing baseball
2. I feel happy when i play baseball
3. I would stop playing baseball and star playing a different sport
1) ART!!! I love art and I’m pretty good at it. 2) I feel like I make someone happy 3) I would be really appset and I would try to keep on doing as a secret
What is something I am good at and enjoy doing?
well, one thing is: I like building things, anything from cars and planes, to tall buildings or sky scrapers, or even a landscape (note that these are all miniature items, not life size).
When I use my talent, how do I feel?
When I build things, I usually feel content as i build, and start with a happy mood.
If I was forbidden from using my talent, how would I feel? What would I do?
Well, if I was forbidden from building things, it would probably be for a good reason, so I would stop building, and find a new hobby. I would feel sad, but as I found something better, I would enjoy that as well.
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