Book Worms discussion

For this journal post and response, please do the following:
1. Remember that you need to use 3 vocabulary words in this journal post. Please bold.

2. Initially, write the title of the book with link and the number of pages covered for this journal: i.e. pages 1-45.

3. In 100 words, answer the first part of the journal prompt using the sentence stems under “Writing Comments/Questions.” (Paragraph 1) You need to use a different sentence stem than the one you used in either Journal #1 or in Journal #2.

4. In 100 words, answer the second part of the journal prompt using the sentence stems under “Writing Observations about your Reading Process.” (Paragraph 2) You need to use a different sentence stem than the one you used in either Journal #1 or in Journal #2.

1. In 100 words, define the following and then analyze in relation to your text. (Paragraph 3)
Purpose (CRS: 56)
Tone (CRS: 241-267)

2. In 4 to 5 sentences, respond to another group member’s posting.

Killing Yourself to Live: 85% of a True Story
1-115

I begin to think of my own life and how It relates so closely to other people's lives and wonder if I may turn out to be the same way. That question that has "encompassed" me, bugging me every since I realized the similarities in this book. In one of the chapters it talks about why he wouldn't ever want to cheat on his significant other and Its very odd that just a few hours earlier I was explaining to my girlfriend his same theory and made sure that is "permeated" so she knew i was serious. I found that being odd or maybe a reminder that I should really stick to my guns and stay on the right path.

I stopped my reading after I hit the 115 page, completely exhausted and could barely keep my eyes open. I figured if i stopped there then I could get some rest so I could wake up the next morning in time for school. Also sitting for so long and reading so many pages is hard for me to do especially when I don't read as much as I should. In the future I plan on reading less pages, i feel that if i do so i will learn are retain in "increment" more information that I'm reading rather cram it all in at once.

The Tone; is the feeling or emotion quality a piece of writing conveys to the reader. The overall tone so far in this book is somewhat negative. He is mostly negative about himself and saying that hes such an idiot for chasing these non sense girls around trying to please them but when hes with them he wants somebody else. The purpose; why the writer is writing and what he or she wants to accomplish. I feel that the writer is trying to show us the reader the right way to doing thing and learn more less from his own mistakes so that we don't find ourselves in his same situation.

Prey
230-504

as I began to read the story, I was wondering on how Chrichton had enough information to SCAFFOLD his therioes in his books. It seems that he has a very scientific approach in all his books. I know the feeling of the main character in the story, where he is very suspicous of his wife, but he loves her too much to question her about where she has been. It is something that every reader can relate to, loving someone but being too affraid to face the truth.

I stopped because my just purchased dominoes pizza, and I must say that they really improved thier pizza not just in small INCREMENTS, but in large leaps. After i finished my pizza i figured out that i am a very bad procrastinater and that i need to start focusing on my reading. I turned off all electronics that ENCOMPASS my in my room so that I can focus on nothing but my book. While reading i started to think about things other then my book, such as my homework that was due the next day, i realized that I can't be a good reader unless i can clear my mind of all stresses in my life, because if I keep on having other things on my mind, I will never finish my book.

Writers purpose is why the writer is writing and what he is trying to accomplish and the OTne is the feeling or emetional quality the piec of writing is trying to convey to the reader. The tone of the book changes throughout the story, sometimes it is good and happy, and other times it is dark and depressing. The tone is especially depressing when the story starts to talk about his wife. I feel that the writers purpose of the story is to bassicly give a warning that we are using technology and evolving it so fast, is that it will somehow and someway it is going to grow out of our contorl

The Serial Killers Club
Finished book

I was surprised and a little disappointed with the way the author handled the ending. I suppose I was expecting a showdown between Dougie and the notorious Kentucky Killer instead of the convenient twist that the author provided. I think I wouldn't have been so disappointed if there were at least some clues as to who it was rather than surprising the reader with an enemy that could have been anyone at all, even someone Dougie hadn't met before. I think it really weakened the book, it almost feels like it should have been a few chapters longer to give the reader an opportunity to piece together a few "substantive" facts and clues so they could deduce the Kentucky Killer's identity.

I stopped reading towards the end because I thought I had missed clues as to the Kentucky Killer's identity. I skimmed through the book searching for anything that I had missed but it turns out there wasn't anything to be found. I became a little frustrated that the book would have such a simplistic ending so I decided to put it down for a while and take a break. After a couple of hours I went back and finished the epilogue but I still felt a little let down over the book's conclusion. I can't remember the last time I disliked a book so much that I stopped reading it.

I think the author's purpose for writing this novel was simply to entertain. Despite the grim subject matter of serial killings there were no overt references to authority, religion and did not "allude" to any obvious life lessons that were supposed to have been learned. The serial killers' nonchalant attitudes and actions also seem to illustrate the same thing. As for the tone I would say it was generally positive, although the author played it down. The relaxed demeanor of the serial killers' club and the boyishness, "temerity" and insecurity of the main character helped form the story into something more upbeat and palatable than a book about murder would normally be.

Sean:
The title of your book is interesting, I wonder why the author was so precise about how much of the story was true. I'm not quite sure what your book is about but the title alone piques my interest. I also think it would be good to read something with a purpose other than entertainment. I always learn something new from books and stories with a moral.

The Alchemist
52-104
As this story unfolds I find it to be more like one of those old fables that have some sort of moral at the end of the story. Santiago has been working at a crystal shop for almost a year now he finally decides to go on his journey to the pyramids now that it's more feasable. I can totally relate to what the main character is feeling at this point as he goes along his journey he feels sort of anxious about the future anxiety of not knowing what's going to happen next. He wants to know if eveything is going to be alright the same way I feel at this point in my life.

I stopped reading at page 104 mainly becasue my friend wanted to play some video games that really made me think of my priorities and what I value more. I also thought I had read a substantive amount to do this post. Lately I feel that I have been losing my love for education in small increments. I also have been thinking a lot about what I'm doing right now if I'm going the right way in life and things like that. I feel that Santiago feels the same in this part of the book and uncertainty doesn't feel good

As my English teacher would say purpose is everything. It's mainly the reason why you are writing a certain piece. In this book I believe the writers purpose is to tell us to listen to our hearts and never stop dreaming as corny as it sounds it's what we should all do. A writers tone is the feeling that the story has sort of the mood of the situation. Throughout this book there are many tones right now it feels like Santiago is anxious but determined to make to the end and throughout the story there is a tone of determination sort of like not being happy with where you are in life.

Joseph wrote: "Prey
230-504

as I began to read the story, I was wondering on how Chrichton had enough information to SCAFFOLD his therioes in his books. It seems that he has a very scientific approach in all..."

I was really interested in the idea of electronics becmoing to strong. Ever since people saw the matrix I think society has had a second look at how electronics effect our everyday lives. Sometimes if you really think about it things seem to be pretty ridiculous. I mean do we really need an application our phone to tell us what direction were facing or to tell you if its raining or not I mean you could tell if it's raing by stepping outside and lloking at the sky.

Sean wrote: "Killing Yourself to Live: 85% of a True Story
1-115

I begin to think of my own life and how It relates so closely to other people's lives and wonder if I may turn out to be the same way..."

Sean, don't forget to include vocabulary. And, I wondered how you would describe the tone beyond "negative." How is it negative? In what way?

Joseph wrote: "Prey
230-504

as I began to read the story, I was wondering on how Chrichton had enough information to SCAFFOLD his therioes in his books. It seems that he has a very scientific approach in all..."

Joe, good metacognitive realizations here.

Diego wrote: "The Serial Killers Club
Finished book

I was surprised and a little disappointed with the way the author handled the ending. I suppose I was expecting a showdown between Dougie and t..."

Nice job, Diego, I enjoyed reading this.

Ruben wrote: "The Alchemist
52-104
As this story unfolds I find it to be more like one of those old fables that have some sort of moral at the end of the story. Santiago has been working at a crysta..."

I have wanted to read this book and am really interested in your posts.

Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
http://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/8...
Pages 49-549

I don’t see how two so very powerful men and Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell could be in such bad terms with each other. However, I’ve always assumed that great power comes from the presence of great intelligence. Ever since, Mr. Norrell met Strange he has been quite differently though. I suppose that time does wear away at people’s morals and patience. Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell disagree about the importance and honor of the legendary Raven King, an old “King Arthur” sort of character from centuries past. However, two such powerful men should still not let a trivial disagreement of opinion drive them apart. Such a break up of their union could result in England falling prey to the hostile man with thistly hair and his fairy comrades from their dark world.

I was distracted by the footnotes of this novel several times over the last week. The author of this fine book tends to include massive and frequent footnotes. These are helpful because they allow the reader to learn background information about characters, books, or places mentioned. However, since I feel obligated (and I simply desire) to read these footnotes, I am drawn out of the plot and lose my place in the story, not exactly what I image the author intended. I cannot say that these footnotes are the most desirable scaffolds of potentially poignant dialogue. I have adapted though; I will now only read the footnotes after I have found a suitable place to pause at.

The author’s purpose is the reason why the writer is writing and is what he or she wants to accomplish. A writer’s purpose relates directly to the tone, or feelings and emotional qualities a piece of writing conveys to the reader. Essentially the author conveys his or her purpose through his or her various tones. Susanna Clark, the author of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell conveys her purpose through a generally positive tone. Clark feels very fondling about her fictional world of ubiquitous wizards and fairies and is fascinating with intertwining it into the old 19th century England. Clark purpose of this novel is to create an alternate world, a world full of supernatural opportunities, conflicts, and resolutions.

To Ruben: What a lovely sounding book you have. I can really relate to your struggle. I have often been tempted by video-games in the middle of “education time.” I think it’s important to make time for both though. If all I ever did was play video games or study my whole live, I would probably go mad. However, the two combined, make life much more pleasant.

John wrote: "Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
http://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/8...
Pages 49-549

I don’t see how two so very powerful men and Jonathan Strange and Mr. N..."

Good job, John. I found your comments about the footnotes and the author's intentions in this regard, interesting.