LoneStar






 * Posting Requirements: **

· Read the book in its entirety at your own pace. · On the discussion tab of this page, there will be several questions posted. You must comment at **least once** on **each** question, answering the question in its entirety. · When you post your comments, please adhere (go along with) the posting requirements detailed below as well as the Blogging / Online Guidelines found in the Menu bar on the left side of the website. · The book must be completed and all comments posted by the first day of school.


 * When Posting: **

· Include the title of the book that you are discussing in your post. · Your answers should follow the GCISD short answer/open-ended response rubric (see below), building a sufficient response that incorporates a significant point of analysis, some example of text to support your point, and an additional commentary that shows your insight into the question. · For every question, there is an example answer posted. Notice that the examples a thoughtful and detailed paragraphs. **One-liners will not be acceptable.** Maximum credit will be given to those who show particularly keen insight into answering the question, use textual support well in their response, and have a response with almost no errors in conventions (grammar, puncutation, spelling, usage, etc.).

Remember to "flex your writing PECs" with each posted response to a question. P - make a Point E - give a supporting Example that is Evidence from the text C - provide some insightful Commentary to further explain your point

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