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General Discussion Response:

Dear <First Name of Poster> :

I <past tense verb showing emotion> your <post/poem/essay/letter/image...>, "<Exact Title>," because... <add 2 or 3 sentences>. One sentence you wrote that stands out for me is: "<Quote from message.>" I think this is <adjective> because... <add 1 or 2 sentences>. Another sentence that I <past tense verb> was: "<Quote from message>." This stood out for me because...

Your <post/poem/essay/letter/image...> reminds me of something that happened to me. One time... <Add 3 or 4 sentences telling your own story.>

Thanks for your writing. I look forward to seeing what you write next, because... add 2 or 3 sentences explaining what will bring you back to see more about this person's thoughts.

Agree or Disagree Response:

Dear <First Name of Poster>:

I <past tense verb showing emotion> your <poem/post/image/letter...>, "<Exact Title>," because... <add 2 or 3 sentences>. One sentence you wrote that stands out for me is: "<Quote from message.>" I think this is <adjective> because... <add 1 or 2 sentences>. Another sentence that I <past tense verb> was: "<Copy a sentence or line from the post.>" This stood out for me because...

I do/don't <adverb> agree with you that... One reason I say this is... Another reason I agree/disagree with you is...

Thanks for your writing. I look forward to seeing what you write next, because... add 2 or 3 sentences explaining what will bring you back to see more about this person's thoughts.

Literature Response

World Connections

<Begin with a freewrite about your book. Write non-stop about your book. What have you been thinking about your book since you read last?>

The <first... second... third... final... chapters/pages/sections> of <Title> by <Author's First and Last Name> might leave a reader feeling <strong present-tense verb> because <Explain what it is in the text that might bring that response.> An example of this is on page <___>. "<Copy a couple of lines or a paragraph from the book.>" This is <adjective> because... <Add 1 or 2 sentences>

So far, the <plot / characters / themes> in <Title> might remind a reader of a story in the news. What happened was...<Add 3 or 4 sentences telling about something from the news. Give the source of your information. Make a link to it if possible. Describe what is similar and what is different in the story from the news and the one in your book.>

After this part of the book, most readers probably <will/will not> be looking forward to reading the rest of this book because <Add 2 or 3 sentences explaining what it is in the book that might bring that response.> What's probably going to happen next is <Make predictions about what will happen next in your book, given what the book is about so far>.

Questioning and Speculating

<Begin with a freewrite about your book. Write non-stop about your book. What have you been thinking about your book since you read last?>

The <first... second... third... final... chapters/pages/sections> of <Title> by <Author's First and Last Name> might leave a reader feeling <strong present-tense verb> because <Explain what it is in the text that might bring that response.> An example of this is on page <___>. "<Copy a couple of lines or a paragraph from the book.>" This is <adjective> because... <Add 1 or 2 sentences>

A reader’s questions might start on page < ____ > where it says: "<Copy another 2 or 3 sentences or a pagagraph from the book>." This is important because <Explain the biggest events or conflicts in the story so far, then go on to explain why you think this particular event or conflict is confusing, surprising, unsusual, odd, or unclear.> The author seems to be making the point that <Make a guess -- speculate -- as to what point the author is trying to make with this section of the book.>

After this part of the book, most readers probably <will/will not> be looking forward to reading the rest of this book because <Add 2 or 3 sentences explaining what it is in the book that might bring that response.> What's probably going to happen next is <Make predictions about what will happen next in your book, given what the book is about so far>.

Tracking Plot

<Begin with a freewrite about your book. Write non-stop about your book. What have you been thinking about your book since you read last?>

The <first... second... third... final... chapters/pages/sections> of <Title> by <Author's First and Last Name> might leave a reader feeling <strong present-tense verb> because <Explain what it is in the text that might bring that response.> An example of this is on page <___>. "<Copy a couple of lines or a paragraph from the book.>" This is <adjective> because... <Add 1 or 2 sentences>

Something interesting happens on page < ____ > where it says: "<Copy another 2 or 3 sentences or a pagagraph from the book>." This is an important point in the plot because <Explain the biggest events or conflicts in the story so far, then go on to explain why you think this particular event or conflict is interesting, surprising, predictable (or not), unsusual, fun, odd, or enjoyable.>

After this part of the book, most readers probably <will/will not> be looking forward to reading the rest of this book because <Add 2 or 3 sentences explaining what it is in the book that might bring that response.> What's probably going to happen next is <Make predictions about what the next turning points might be in your book, given what has been happening so far>.

Response to Non-Fiction Article

In <Writer's Name>'s essay, "<Exact Title>," from <Citation and Link. Use CiteThisForMe.com>, the author <summarize the significance of the text

When we consider the issue of <Put your keyword for your research here>, some might wonder: <Pose question.> <Author’s Name> <blog post / news item / magazine article / podcast / video> addresses this question because... <Explain exactly how this resource responds to>

<A sentence or two or perhaps a paragraph from the source should appear here. Copy and paste the text here>

This is basically saying <paraphrase the quote, putting it into your own words. Be sure your re-statement is clear, complete, and cogent.>

This might make one wonder... <Finish this sentence, then freewrite for 5 minutes about any new thoughts you may be having about your inquiry question>

Another point <Writer's Last Name> makes in <his/her> <blog post / news item / magazine article / podcast / video> is: "<Quote from writer's text.>" This is <adjective> because... <add 1 or 2 sentences>

A third point addressed by <Writer’s Last Name> is: "<Quote from the text>." This is significant, because...

What we can appreciate about this writer's work is... We can look forward to seeing what <he/she> writes next, because... <add 2 or 3 sentences explaining what will bring you back to see more about this person's thoughts.>

How to talk about photographs:

Students often include original images in their Text and Media Discussions and these photographers like to get feedback and comments.

- Your picture caught my attention..

- I notice...

- The most interesting thing for me about your picture is...

- I notice you are using... (describe a technique such as being at eyelevel, use of perspective, cropping...). Here's a link to other photo composition tips from Kodak.

- A suggestion I have is....

- A photograph that I took that I am reminded about when I look at this photograph....

Invite that user to respond to your work! Include the url to where all of your work is posted.

How to comment on digital audio:

-Explores a favorite aspect of the piece

-Explain how you connected to the piece

-Anything which you feel could be revised

-Feel free to ask questions