I'm wondering...

Hey guys.  As I'm sitting here doing school work and watching some Lost (one of my favorite TV shows!)  I'm wondering why we prefer television over reading these days.  Before I ask you if you think that's true let me explain a little bit why I love Lost so much.

There is so much power in a truly great character, don't you think?  I love when I'm watching a movie, TV, or reading a book, and I get to meet a character that's unique, surprising, and really interesting.  In literary terms, we call that a round character.  Anyway, Lost is full of these round characters.  I'm always surprised at what I find out next about who they are.  If you ever want to check it out, go to http://www.hulu.com/lost and watch for free!

So back to my original question.  Do you think that is true?  That we prefer to watch something rather than create an entire experience in our minds?  For those of you who are paying attention to the blog, post a comment and let me know what you think.  If you post before midnight tomorrow (Tuesday 9/14) , I'll throw in two points extra credit!

Happy reading everyone!!  Keep those blogs rollin and pages turnin!

Need help finding a book that's right for you?

If you're stuck and not quite sure what kind of book is your "best fit" try taking this online quiz. This quiz will help you figure out what GENRE (or category of books) fits you best.

Another thing you can do is go to the website Goodreads. Here, you can connect with friends and share your favorite books and read reviews for ideas on what to read next.

Similar to Goodreads is the website Shelfari.  On shelfari, you can actually create your own bookshelf (just like mine on this website!) that you can post on your blog.  This also has a social networking aspect and is a great source for recommendations and your next book.

Good luck and happy blogging!!

-Miss Cordes

Book Trailers from Mr. Bodwell's Visit!

Hey E2 classes.
Yesterday, Mr. Bodwell visited our classroom.  He presented some different books to each of the classes.  Here are some of the book trailers if you'd like to watch them and see what the other classes were exposed to.  I hope you find this helpful!