Blog Response 1
Now that you have received your book and have started to read it, please share the reasons why you chose Running Loose, Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, Stotan! or Chinese Handcuffs. Please give specific reasons as to why this book was in your top 3 choices. Are you happy with your choice so far? Also, please include your initial thoughts on the book, as you have started to read it. Are you finding the book enjoyable? Is the reading interesting? Are you making connections?
**A Reminder. Please remember to include your name within your blog, so I can give you a grade. Please respond not only to this blog topic, but also please write a comment or a response to two of your classmates' responses. You may respond to those students who are reading the same book as you are, or you can try to make connections between your book and the other books that students are reading in this class or my other 4B class. Blog response is worth 20 points, so please answer accordingly. One word responses or inappropriate comments will earn you a zero, so please keep that in mind. Have Fun! Happy Blogging!!
i chose stotan as my book, it seemed enticing and has a bit of drama which makes everything interesting, i havent read much so far i just made it through them talking about what stotan week was, the book has good humor, makes it easy to relate and a more enticing read as a teenager myself
ReplyDeletestotan sounds like a roman god. wonder what the books about
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DeleteI agree, Stotan has a little bit of dark humor in it. What do u think will happen later in the book?
Deletei very much disagree on the interesting part but to each their own
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Deletesounds simillar to chinese handcuffs with the whole drama part and i can agree drama always makes books a lot more interesting
DeleteThe title had me wondering and i read the summary online and it looked kind of good so i decided to go with it. So far its a good book and has a good start, im curious to see what happens next. Otherwise i have nothing else to share because im only on page 34
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Deletewhat was the summary online about, what makes the book good, what do you think will happen next?
DeleteWhat did the title make you wonder about? And what if your book called? And what was the summary about?
Deletewhich book are you reading id like to know more about it.
Deleteyour book seams interesting but what is the name of the book. i would like to learn more about it.
Deletewould recommend this book to others with the information that you have. What is the book summary about
DeleteThe reason i picked Stotan well, was just by chance. i had really picked Chinese handcuffs and had put a bunch of random books after that. this far i am happy about the book I got because it is decently engaging. I have found its a little hard to tell the characters apart only because i am not good with names.
ReplyDeletegood response, good reason for choosing the book
Deletewonder what its about. curious to see what is to come
Deleteaye glad you can enjoy it i respectfully disagree
Deletei find this book so damn boring
What is the theme of your book
Deleteit seems like you have a lot in commend with this book. do you know the theme of it yet?
Deletei chose Chinese handcuffs because it seemed interesting, it had to deal with a lot of different worldwide problems, so far i have not made any connections but i have been hooked with the book so far. i am as of right now happy with my book and will continue to enjoy reading it
ReplyDeleteBook sounds Intresting, and glad your happy with the book.
DeleteI choose Chinese Handcutts as a book, because it has some good details and drama, and makes it intresting. the book has good humor and makes me want to keep reading. i only got to page 33, and its about abuse, and suicide. I haven't made any connections to this book, because i haven't gotten that far yet.
ReplyDeletewhat kind of drama does the book involve, could you make any connections with the humor in the book? good blog.
Deletebooks that are slow can take a long time so i understand with you on why you would want the book to be faster, I am also reading stotan.
Deletewhat kind of humor is it and does it help ease the pain of the characters good job on your blog i agree with all of it
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ReplyDeleteim reading stotan thought it sounded like a good book. so far its a good book i hope it a faster book and not a slow paces book. so far its a good book I'm not that far in too it yet.
Deletei agree with wanting the book to be faster, books that go at a slow pace and dont get interresting right away are a lot easier to read beings youll want to keep reading if it gets interesting faster
DeleteI can agree with both of you guys. I am also reading Stotan and feel like the book is going at such a slow pace. The book is not a bad one so far but it hasn't been an interesting one.
DeleteI think that the book is a good choice and that some of these books go slow at first and that we have to get into the book, but I can agree that it is a very slow read so far.
DeleteThe reason I chose Running Loose is because I thought the book sounded very interesting and engaging from the start it was the only book that stuck out to me that sounded I would like the book. So far its been very good and has me interested in it and hopefully the book stays this good.
ReplyDeleteGreat response! Seems like you will really like the book.
Deleteawesome Ethan it seems like you are vary interested in your book.
Deletethat seems like a good book let me know how that goes you can reach me at my school email Ps hows the flat bed comin
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ReplyDeletesounds like a great book I like the relationships and bullying going on its very interesting
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ReplyDeletestotan was the book i got, it was in my top 3 as it was one of the ones i randomly selected as i was not interested in any of the books.
i hate this book, it is boring, unintriguing, and just a snooze fest honestly
its so dull i cant even remember a single name from this book
i dont like the characters or the plot
i cant wait for this book to be over
I picked Staying Fat for Sarah Byrne as one of my top 3 because the name interest me and how Mrs. Broadbent explained it made the book sound like it would be a good read. It sounded like it would keep me wanting to read. I am happy with my book choice so far because the details the author uses make the book interesting. My initial thoughts of the book is that it will be good and there is something that will happen to keep me wanting to read. The book is interesting and we are only in the 2nd chapter.
ReplyDeletebook is good i agree with these two
Deleteit seems like you like the details the author but in
DeleteReally cool Paige let me know how you like it once you get done reading!
DeleteI choose Stotan! i first was interested because of the title but after Mrs. Broadbent gave a brief description and i read the back of the book it hooked me since it talked how they would have to over come hardships. i am happy with my choice so far its been interesting and I'm getting to know the characters. as for connections I'm connecting them to there past and figuring out why there so close .
ReplyDeletei chose this book because it sounded interesting from what others said about it. So far i really like the book i like how it changes and makes me want to keep reading.
ReplyDeleteWhat keeps making you want to read? Its good that you like the book so far!
DeleteI can relate with my book Running Loose. Every chapter is unique and interesting always making you want to read another one. I think Running Loose will end in a good way considering that Louie always find something good once something goes bad. Do you think your book will end in a good or bad/sad way?
DeleteI picked Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes because it interested me because of the long-term bond of Sarah and Eric. It makes me wonder what will happen because they talk a lot about Sarah being stuck. By stuck I mean she doesn't speak or do anything at all. The beginning of the book is a little confusing because it keeps switching from past to present. I enjoy this book because its nothing like what I would normally choose.
ReplyDeleteSounds really interesting! its a great read.
DeleteSounds like it is a really cool book. Let me know how it was when you get done reading!
DeleteI am also reading this book do you find this book slightly confusing as well?
DeleteI Chose staying fat for Sarah Byrnes because I like books about good friendships. and this book is about having good friendships along with being bullied. This book is interesting because that guy is staying fat for Sarah in the mental hospital.
ReplyDeleteIm glad you are injoying this book sounds simular to the friendships and bullying in my book.
DeleteWhy is the guy staying fat for Sarah? Seems like you really like the book!
DeleteAre there any other similarity's that you can connect to with this book that is something i try to do when choosing one
Deleteyour book sounds good. they have good friendships like in my book 2 brothers are best friends. then one dies.
DeleteI picked the book Stotan because I like swimming and I am very athletic. And I like to read about how other teams get out of trouble if they are in it. And how teams get along with each other. I really like so far. my thoughts on the book is that its mostly about the friendship within the team. it is very interesting so far because all that it is talking about is how practice is starting and school is starting for a girl named Elaine. I am finding the book enjoyable it is a really easy read.
ReplyDeleteit seems like you picked the right booked that a lined with your life
DeleteSounds like a good book that matches along with your personality. Do you feel that it relates back to you when you first started school and practices?
DeleteI am not someone who likes swimming but I can agree I like the friendship in the book. The team has stuck together and been swimming with each other for a long time and all have a passion for their sport. As someone who participates in sports I this is something that drew me into the book.
DeleteThis sounds like a really good book for you. Hopefully you really like the book.
ReplyDeleteI choose the book Staying Fat for Sarah. I am happy with the book so far, and I think the book will turn out to be a good book about the relationship between the two. I have no connections with the book right now.
ReplyDeletestaying fat for sarah sounds like a great book what is your favrite part of the book.
DeleteI also am reading this book. Is it confusing to you at all?
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Deletestaying fat for sarah sounds like a great book what is your favrite part of the book. im reading running loose and my favrite part in the book is when boomer hits the guy from washiton
Deletesounds like a good book
ReplyDeleteI chose Stotan for my book. I was first interested in this book after I heard a brief description from Mrs. Broadbent. So far, I think that Stotan is an interesting book and I am happy with my choice. I Initially thought that the book was boring because the first chapter wasn't about much, but reading it a little has made it a lot more interesting.
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Deletestotan sounds like a good book what made it interesting
DeleteI chose running loose because it involved football. and I have been wanting to
ReplyDeleteread this book since 7th grade but couldn't remember the name of the book.
I thought that the summary was the most intriguing one of the three. This was
the number one choice of my options. I am very happy with my book it has a lot
of action including Louie running the mile and facing off against boomer. Boomer
has hated Louie ever since boomer lied about something and Louie asked Boomer's
dad if it was true and boomer's dad whooped him because he lied. Its very interesting
and i love the book.
sounds like it was a good book choice what is the best part so far?
Deleteseems like you like the book i would agree i also like the book and i want to keep reading to find out more information.
DeleteI also like Running Loose because it involves football. I can relate to many scenes throughout the book which really does make it interesting for me. I think so far the book as been a perfect fit for me and I think its actually very interesting to read. I don't really like to read much but I think for people like me and you who can relate to a lot of it, its perfect.
DeleteI chose Running Loose because it was about football, and many people have liked the book. I liked the book right away because there was a lot that happened at the beginning. I haven't been able to make any connections yet because I am only 32 pages in.
ReplyDeleteI chose Chinese hand cuffs because the plot line sounded interesting to me on how he had to push thru a hard time. this book was in my top 3 books because it sounded the most interesting to me because it can teach the reader how to push thru when life gets rough. i am happy with the book so far it is very entertaining and worth reading i think everybody should read it. initially i had thought it was going to be boring, but it changed my mind. because i think that the book is very interesting because of the form. i am making connections with some of the characters not all but just a few of them.
ReplyDeleteThats great to hear your making connections throughout your book, sounds like a instresting book
DeleteAre there any interesting characters in the book? IF so who are they?
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ReplyDeleteI picked running loose because it interested me because of the hard work the boys have to put into the team. Im still kind of confused by the book but i think it will get better as i keep reading. I do enjoy it so far but hope it starts to make more sense. It is interesting but jumps around a lot which doesn't make sense. I have not made any connections to the book yet but hope to soon.
What is your favorite part of your book so far? This one sounded interesting!
DeleteI agree it is very interesting and the beginning starts slow. Who is your favorite character?
Deletewas this book your fist choose because it was my first choose i was wounding?
DeleteI connect to your blog because my book is slightly confused at the beginning too. I am also hoping to make some more connections as i continue reading!
DeleteI am also reading running loose, and agree that the start is kind of slow. who is your favorite character so far?
DeleteI chose Staying Fat because it sounded interesting. It sounded interesting but it is a little confusing so far. I am not super far into the book yet, but so far I am okay with my choice. Right now the book is not very interesting and is all over the place. I have met about five characters so far and all of them have very different personality's. I hope it starts making more sense as I get into the book. I have no connections yet, but hope too soon. I do like that the book is very in depth, but it is kind of hard to read.
ReplyDeleteI hope the book starts to get better. Who is the favorite out of the 5 you have meet so far?
DeleteSounds like the book is a very slow start. Does it jump around from characters?
Deletei picked stotan because the swimming team and their struggles in there tournament that i read about threw the summary sounded very interesting and i was intrigued to see what would happen bye the end of the book
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Deletehave you liked your book so far, what connections do you have to this book
I chose running loose because it represented high school football. I like high school football so this is my favorite choice out of the four books. I've made few connections with the book as I've played high school football so I can relate. I think so far the book is very average and not extremely exciting but I assume it'll pry get better.
ReplyDeleteWhat is your favorite part of the book so far it sounds very interesting
DeleteI agree its been average, but I think that it'll start to get more exciting soon
DeleteI chose Running Loose because it interested me the most out of four. Mrs. Broadbent's description on the book intrigued me when she said it was about sports and relationships. I enjoy reading books about relationships and like playing sports. I am not very far in but I really like it and hope it continues in a good direction.
ReplyDeletei got the book Staying Fat for Sarah Brynes Because it has a bit of dark humor so reading the book is a little bit intresting and intreging. so far i dont have any connections to other books so far hopefully i get some soon.
ReplyDeleteHopefully you can connect to the book soon so the book doesn't become dry and boring.
DeleteI chose the book Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes. I am enjoying the book so far i don't have any connections to the book right now but i feel i might connect to the book in the future.
ReplyDeleteWhy are you enjoying the book? I am reading the same book as you. I was interested by the plot because it reminds me of a mystery.
DeleteI picked the book Running Loose because i'm really into sports and it interested me because of all the work that the football team has to do. The start of the book is quite confusing but i'm hoping it gets easier to understand as the book goes on. In the start of the book they talk about alot of different things in little time so im hoping the book slows down as i read on.
ReplyDeleteRunning Loose sounds like a great pick for you since you can connect with it.
DeleteI picked the book running loose because the main plot is around football. Because the book is about sports i can connect to it and understand the book. I have really enjoyed the book so far as i have understood most of it as well. I can connect very well with it as well because there has been football practices and games and i play hockey.
ReplyDeletethis book sounds like a good pick for you since you connect to it so much
DeleteThe book I chosed was "Stotan" by Chris Crutcher I read the back of the cover and thought it was pretty interesting at first. I am in chapter two and in the first chapter it introduce the characters to us and what they all do.
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DeleteIm reading the same book i find it vary slow paces and hard to get in to
DeleteI chose Chinese Handcuffs because it sounded like the most interesting book and I was intrigued by how he over come his brothers suicide. It was on my top three book choices because I found running more interesting then the other sports and I wanted to see how he over came the loss of his brother. I am okay with this book choice because I think it will become more interesting as it goes on, because so far the book is jumping around a bit and none of it really seems to connect.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. I feel like the rambling might connect with how he trains.
Deletei chose staying fat for sarah byrnes as my 2nd pick because the tittle has me wondering why would you wanna stay fat? it intrigued me to read and find out. so far it has been funny because the main character eric and the side character sarah have dark funny humor. it has been funny because it has fat jokes. so far i like the book but its a little slow pace right now though. but i am intrigued to find out more.
ReplyDeletei agree with you opinion on the tittle it also had me wondering and i also find this book funny.
DeleteStaying fat sounds like a great pick for you as you it sounds it keeps you interested
DeleteI agree with you that the title does sound interesting and could get you hooked I believe you chose the right book if you like the humor.
DeleteI choose Stotan, so far it has not been that bad honestly. It has been a little bit of a slower pace and not much going on. The one thing I do like is the friendship between the team. But I am waiting for the interesting part of the book.
ReplyDeleteHopefully the book will get more interesting soon
DeleteI picked Chinese Handcuffs because it grabbed my attention with how he uses running as a way to cope with trauma but there seem to be a romance that could be forming. I also chose this book because it lots of people go to extreme running when trauma and mental health get to be too much and I wanted to see how he was going to deal with it. Thus far I am happy with the book as it has already given a little twist that I did not see coming. The start was a little slow but now it is picking up. I thought this book was going to have one perspective but I like that the book has more than one perspective. It is interesting but I did not enjoy the start where they decided to kill a not so innocent catt. I am making connections back to psychology with his addiction to running.
ReplyDeleteI agree it is slow to start and it seems like this book is a good pick for you
DeleteThe book that i choose was running loose because it interested me because it talk about how the boy have to work hard to be able to be on the team. the book started out confusing but as i read on it is getting better. so far i think it is kind of boring but it getting better and fun to read. the why he write this but is confusing because he jumps around a lot. i don't know if i like it or not i will let you know soon.
ReplyDeleteI can agree to a slow start and then it started to get a little better as I kepted reading.
DeleteI choose the book Chinese handcuffs. I choose it because the story line of this book sounded interesting compared to the other books presented to me in class. The story so for is interesting yet confusing because it jumps between characters without warning. Overall the story is entertaining.
ReplyDeleteI put Running Loose in my top 3 because it sounded like a good plot. People have always tried to get me into football, so I thought I'd try reading this book. It's been pretty interesting so far with all the characters, and I feel like later in the book they'll have a bigger impact on the story. Some things are confusing, but I'll try to understand them by the end of the book.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good pick for you as you can relate alot to this book
DeleteI picked the book Stotan! by Chris Crutcher. The book is interesting but is also hard to read at the same time because there is so many big words that I don't know. So far I do not connect to the book at all but hopefully I can soon.
ReplyDeletei am reading staying fat for sarah byrnes and i am having a similar issue my book is a little confusing and so far and so far i can not connect either.
Deletei am also reading Stotan and having the same problem i also cant seem to get in too
DeleteI liked Chinese hand cuffs. I chose this book because i was interested withe the reading on the back of the book. I wanted to read more about Dillon and why he lost his brother. in the first chapter he was talking about some memory's he had with his brother. I am enjoying the book so far. i am at the start of the 3 chapter
ReplyDeletei had a similar response to reading the summery of staying fat for sarah byrnes because after i read about the main character eric it made me want to know more about him.
Deletei chose to read the book running loose. this book seemed the most interesting too me because it is about football and i really enjoy playing football. im not very far into it yet but so far it seems like a great read. there is some humor in the book which i really like
ReplyDeleteFor My book i chose running loose, this book seemed most interesting to me because i liked the theme behind it, i also like how the narrator has shown humor throughout the beginning of the story so far. So far i am happy with my choice and the start of the book has been good, and I'm interested to see what happens later in the book
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ReplyDeleteI choose running loose as my book, i like this book because it seemed more interesting to me then the rest did. I found the football theme interesting. so far i am enjoying my book, it has been very interesting and has had plenty of exiting moments. the book has shown many funny moments and many serious ones and i am exited to read the rest of the book.
-brayden domeyer
ReplyDeletei have running loose and it seems to be a good book so far, do you think he should have quit the team
it is getting good he just Quit the foot ball team at first and know he is back at school because he got suspend for yelling at the couch for making his team cheat and hurt the other player on a different team and he yelled his head of at him and made a big seen. He also yelled at the priceable and he did not like that at all. then he went to a town in trout to meet up with a old friend and that is where i left of in running loose
ReplyDeleteI didn't choose my book I was gone when you go to. I'm happy that I got the book Stotan I don't think any of the other books would be interesting for me, but this book wasn't either, but I don't really like reading. I don't like how it's going really slow and how it's not getting into details that much.
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