Crackback by John Coy

Project #1:

Song Project: Choose a song that you think Miles should have on his ipod. In a paragraph, connect lyrics from the song to scenes and situations from Crackback. In other words, tie the song lyrics to Miles and events in the book. Add in a youtube video link underneath your post! (You may not choose the same song as someone else who has posted before you--also, make sure lyrics are school appropriate.)

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Project #2:
Using the database Student Resources in Context, find an article about the social issue embedded in your novel. Write a summary of the article (include the title) and copy a link to the article below your entry.

You may not use the same article as someone who has already posted.

Then read an article that interests you from another student's post. Comment on the article (thoughts, opinions, connections...).

Crackback by John Coy

Project #3:

Write another part of the story where you describe what happened to the main character after the story ended.

*Respond to one other post.

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Project #4:
Write a review of your novel. (Check the example book review). Did you enjoy reading this novel? Explain. What was your favorite part? What was your least favorite part? What are the strengths and weaknesses of this book? Who would you recommend this book to and why?
* Respond to one other post

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Project #5:

Answer the following question: How did the main character change from the beginning to the end of the novel?

*Respond to one other post.

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Project #6:

Answer the following question: What was the most important event which happened in the novel? Why? Was this the climax of the novel? What prompted the protagonist to act this way?

*Respond to one other post.

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Project #7: 
Answer the following question: Why do you think the author wrote this book? Is there a message in the story? What is it? What if anything, can be learned from this novel?
*Respond to one other post.

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Question #6: Create a soundtrack for a scene in your book. First, pick a scene and explain it in 2-3 sentences. Add in a link to a Youtube video that you think would make a perfect soundtrack for that scene. Make sure to explain WHY that particular song works for that particular scene.

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Question #5:

Make a list of five key events from the book so far, and explain in one to two sentences why each was important to the story.

Crackback by John Coy

Question #4:

When you read again, what do you hope will happen in the story or to the characters? Why do you hope for this to happen? Explain.

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Question #3:

As you read, what surprised you? Explain how this will affect the story or how it already changed your thinking about the story.

Crackback by John Coy

Question #1:

Sometimes when we read, certain words or phrases stand out. Maybe they are words or phrases that make an impression because of their sound, or maybe the meaning strikes us.

Sometimes we find words or expressions we do not understand.

Share one word, sentence or phrase that stands out to you AND explains why you chose this word, sentence or phrase.

Crackback by John Coy

Question #2:

We are sometimes pulled toward one or two characters in the story. We identify with them or feel sympathy for them.

Which characters do you identify with in the book AND why do you identify with them?