"A book, too, can be a star, 'explosive material, capable of stirring up fresh life endlessly,' a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out into the expanding universe." - from Madeleine L'Engle's Newberry Medal Acceptance Speech

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Best Student Bloggers of 2011

Based on your votes, these are the best bloggers so far:

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1st place was Alexandria Natelli
2nd place was Eliza Thompson

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Sadie Grant
2nd place was a tie between Nawreen Juthi and Roy Wagner

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Sofia Malmoli

My list of noteworthy blogs in addition to the above:
Sofia's response on The Burn Journals has an interesting introduction that grabs my attention

Ruby's post on Wintergirls is a very passionate and thought-provoking response on the issue of eating disorders

Isabel A and Michelle W both incorporate letters from characters in their reading responses

Wolfle has an interesting intro and focus regarding Prohibition in Water for Elephants

Caroline has a strong introduction and conclusion


Read at least 1 entry from the first place winner in each class.
1) What is one thing you notice and like about the writing in the entry?
2) Based on these student blogs, what are at least 2 writing techniques you can apply to your next reading response which will be due Friday, January 6?

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