Blog 6

10/12/10
On the Internet, read a biography about the author of your IRB.  How do you see the traditions, heritage, attitudes, or beliefs (pick one) of the author in your book?  Type the date and the question.  Make sure to highlight the statement, proper nouns or numbers, and conclusion.

  There's a common heritage between Rowling and Harry Potter. Rowling's heritage is from England and so is Harry Potter. In fact the whole story takes place in England. Also J.k Rowling and Harry Potter went to Privet school. Rowlings went to Wyedean School and College. Harry Potter went to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Schools and places seem common to Harry Potter and J.K Rowlings.

Blog 2 Cracker the best dog in Vietnam By Cynthia Kadohata

September 15, 2010

What is the main characte's motivation? Be sure to include specific details from you IRB.

There is motivations in the story "Cracker the best dog in Vietnam." Cracker's motivation is to find booby traps in the Vietnam War. Since Cracker can't stay with his owner Willie, he had to give him away to Rick. Rick is the Major in the army. Rick told Willie that if Cracker can't find any booby traps, Cracker is going to stay in Vietnam forever. Rick said that because Cracker bit him a lot. At the end, Cracker found the most booby traps.

Blog 5 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K Rowling

October 4, 2010
 How does the setting affect the meaning of this story?

 The setting affects the meaning of the story Chamber of Secrets. The setting takes place in London. It's very cold in London. London is just like the United States but it's a bit colder. It would not make sense if the Hogwarts was in India. India is very hot and humid. It also would not make sense if the setting was in China. China is very hot and humid also. It's best to keep the story where it is not in China or India.