I've read a few of Andrew Clements's books, and I know he's really popular with my students. I'm not hooked on his books, but they always have characters that 5th graders can relate to.
I decided to read No Talking because of its title. As a teacher I feel like I've said these words a few times. However, the cover makes it seem like the kids don't want to talk. This definitely intrigued me and made me want to read on.
There are a few 5th grade students that are reading this book with me. If they follow this blog, I hope they'll contribute and share their thoughts through comments.
I thought the boy character was pretty believable. I remember a division between boys and girls when I went to New Berlin Elementary. What do you guys think about the characters or the school from the first few chapters?
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I decided to read No Talking because of its title. As a teacher I feel like I've said these words a few times. However, the cover makes it seem like the kids don't want to talk. This definitely intrigued me and made me want to read on.
There are a few 5th grade students that are reading this book with me. If they follow this blog, I hope they'll contribute and share their thoughts through comments.
I thought the boy character was pretty believable. I remember a division between boys and girls when I went to New Berlin Elementary. What do you guys think about the characters or the school from the first few chapters?
See this earlier post for directions on making a safe comment.
hi guys so far I like the boys better because they seem more nice than the girls
ReplyDeleteI AM A BIG FAN OF ANDREW CLEMENTS
ReplyDeletewow I love this book its really funny and it has a lot of funny parts in it I know that makes no scence but who cares
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of Andrew Clements books. My fav so far is Frindle. I think that in the book no talking, I think that dave packer should have not been eaves- dropping on Lydia"s conversation. I think Dave is very nosy!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWHO DO U THINK WILL WIN THE CONTEST I THINK IT WILL BE A TIE
ReplyDeletegirls rule
ReplyDeleteboys don't
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Nathan s.
Who do you think will win the contest that involves no talking for two days? I think the boys will win because of there plan.
ReplyDeleteI DISSAGREE JENNA CONNER I THINK LYDIA IS THE NOISEY ONE
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of Andrew clments too!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have never read Andrew Clements books but they are very interesting.
ReplyDeleteI think boys will win because he had went 4 hours without talking so that is my opinion
ReplyDeleteno talking is funny but its still not oh I think he will talk and not make it so ha sorry don't mean to be rude but still its not possible to make it through a day with no talking I mean no talking is so not fun o sorry Nathan I disagree I think girls rule boys don't
ReplyDeletethis book is really weird and long and funny and I like it a lot like yeah I love it but I still don't please leave me coments
ReplyDeletethis book is awesome
ReplyDeletewow I love it alot
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I think the parents and teachers are going to be mad. How will the boys and girls deal with that conflict?
ReplyDeleteI am in the middle of chapter 14 right now, and Dave is at home, trying not to talk to his mother. I would think it would be impossible to not talk at your own house. Dave's mother thought Dave was sick when Dave pointed to his throat. I do not think I would even survive a whole entire day without talking.(I would probably get into a fight with my brother right away!!!!!)
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you, Jenna. I think it's amazing that they can stay silent.
DeleteI agree with you Nathan, I think Lydia is the noisy one too. I'm also a big fan of Andrew Clements.
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