Ms Muhn’s Comments (group member since Nov 12, 2010)

Ms Muhn’s comments from the CT Reads group.

Wheaton students, if you'd like to read this fall's PTSA book selection, feel free to participate in that reading discussion and earn prizes from us at the same time! The PTSA selection this fall is "Outcasts United." Here is a youtube video with more information:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADrg-g...

I can't wait to hear your thoughts!

I am currently reading The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende. I was originally attracted to this book because it is a family saga that details the drama and adventures of several generations, a genre that I have typically enjoyed in the past. The style that this book is written in reminds me of John Steinbeck's East of Eden and Anita Diamant's The Red Tent. I was surprised that much of the novel is written in a fantasy style, including a character who seems like a mermaid, a psychic child, and a man who leads millions of ants out of a town by talking to them. I love the vivid details that Allende writes with, but I really dislike one of the main characters, Esteban Trueba, who brutally mistreats the lower class community.

CollegeTracks seniors and College Success members, here are the criteria for earning points and prizes for reading over winter break:

1) Choose a book that looks interesting to you, and include the title and author in each blog post.
2) Blog twice about the book on this discussion board (create a "new" topic). 1 blog = 5 points. 10 points (2 blogs) = 1 gift card.
3) Blog once during the first half of the book. Blog once during the second half of the book.
4) Blog entries must be at least 1 PARAGRAPH. They must be thoughtful and meaningful. Some examples of what a thoughtful/meaningful blog entry might include are:
-My first impressions of this book are... because...
-I was attracted to this book because...
-I can relate to the character, ..., because...
-I am confused about ... because...
-I am intrigued by... because...
-I wonder why...
-I was really surprised by... because...
-The ending of the book was/was not satisfying to me because...
-This book reminds me of... because...
-This book has changed my perspective on ... because...
5) Repeat for more points and more prizes!