Blog post # 2

Reading Response #1: Kaiya Steele

Book: R.L. Stine “The Rich Girl"

While reading the response I liked that Kaiya took quotes from the story and explained how they connected to what she was saying. What I found interesting was that she described the feeling of the story. Like she said that she enjoyed the story because it was dramatic. Then she gave an example. I think that was good because the example given is backing up the big idea. Also what was interesting was when she wrote what the characters felt. For example she wrote “which was shocking to the protagonist of the story”. I think that helps the person reading the response get a sense of the characters feelings.

Reading Response #2: Andreina Torres

Book: Before We Were Free

What I like about the response is the quick and short summery.  It introduces the character and the settings. The conflict of the story is clearly stated. What made reading it interesting was the format. At first the she complicates the conflict of the story. She wrote if and then statements. That made it interesting because she wrote the effects of one decision. Then that thought or statement would be contradicted. I also like that after their two choices were given she explains what the character did. Lastly I enjoyed that the issue of the book was connected to a real life issue. It was amazing how she could compare the characters situation, to something that she has experienced or seen in real life.