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= = = ​Week 4 Adult: Emily Carroll = Student: Shelby Jackson Book Title: //Don’t Die, My Love// Pages Read: 178-250

-Express your opinions about the book

Wow, I loved this book. I have to admit that I did get a little teary towards the end. From pages 178 to the end, you can tell that everything is going downhill. Luke finally feels good and starts playing football again but he hides something that everyone else doesn’t know. Inside he knows he is getting worse but he doesn’t frighten family and friends by worrying them. On one of the biggest nights of Luke’s life, he’s playing for the Waterton Warriors and every good college scout is going to be watching. But Luke’s dreams are crushed when he suffers a concussion from taking a serious hit. Before you know it Luke is heading into surgery and knows he may never come back. Being the wise person he is, he was right. Luke is the kind of guy every guy needs to be. I think every girl would agree too. If the whole world were filled with guys like Luke there would be no more flowers. I really hope you enjoyed the book like I did. I have to say it really taught me that love comes in different forms, sometimes a person, a gift, song, or even flowers. You never know where love might show up. Thanks for recommending the Stephanie Plum books to read for the summer. It is really hard to find a good book and I haven’t even thought about what to read during the summer. I might have to try those books out. I had an awesome time in Chicago. The buildings there are just beautiful and I got some really good pictures. I cannot believe graduation is just two weeks away; I’m excited for high school. I haven’t decided if I am doing band next year yet. I play the saxophone but if I decide to do high school band I would do color guard. Summer is coming right up and I’ve been waiting all winter for it. I don’t exactly know what I’m planning to do all summer but I know it will be fun.

I enjoyed the book. I finished the book yesterday. I knew they were going to name that new football stadium after him. I was suprised that they named it for him while he was still alive though. That threw me off and I thought maybe he really was going to pull through this disease. I was shocked that he didn't go to his doctor's appointment. I suppose he just wanted to play football while he was still able. I liked the end where the tulips start coming up in the field. That's pretty original. I would like to think there are lots of guys like Luke out there. Maybe the guys should read this book too. They might learn some lessons.

If you liked this book then you would like all of the Nicholas Sparks books. One of my favorites is "Three Weeks with my Brother." It is true story about a trip Nicholas and his brother took. He gives a lot of background on himself and his brother. Another favorite of mine is "The Notebook." That was the first book I had ever read by Nicholas Sparks. I have just started a John Grisham book called "A Painted House" It seems like it will be really good. I think Hallmark made a movie out of this one. I haven't seen it. I usually like to read the book before I watch the movie. The books are almost always better than the movies. I can't wait for summer either. I will be running, biking, swimming, and playing tennis all summer. I am playing in a women's tennis league in T-town this summer. I am also thinking of doing another triathlon this summer. Hopefully there are some good summer movies coming out. I like to go the Drive-in at least once during the summer. Of course I will be reading lots of books. I finished my 2nd half marathon this weekend. It was very hot and humid. I was pouring water over my head at some of the water stops. Finishing on the 50 yard line in Memorial Stadium at U of I is really spectacular. I don't know if I could run a full marathon or not. Just running a half is physically and mentally exhausting. I didn't sleep at all the night before because I was so nervous. I am glad you picked a good book. I like the ones that you just can't put down and you think about them even when you are not reading.

Emily

= Week 3 Adult: Emily Carroll = Student: Shelby Jackson Book Title: //Don’t Die, My Love// Pages Read: 88-177

-Please focus on the protagonist, the main character, or antagonist, who is another important character.

To be included in your response… v Summarize this week’s reading, focusing on a description of the character. v Does the character remind you of yourself or someone else you know? Why? v What personality traits of this person would you like to acquire? Why? v Would you want to be friends with this character? Why or Why not?

As we already know, the main character in this story is Julie Ellis. I think she is the main character because she shows more feeling than anyone else in the story. But of course we couldn’t have the story without Luke. Luke started acting strangely, Julie thought. He never called anymore and never spent any time with her. So she decided to confront him and ask what was between them. She told him she found a new guy that she works with at the library and might go on a date with him. In my opinion she shouldn’t date the new college guy. She has or had a really good thing with Luke and I thought they would last forever. I think she was just mad at Luke for him not talking to her and she was just blowing off steam. Luke decided not to go to Los Angeles because he felt sorry for Julie and when his uncle told him to bring her they both thought it was wonderful. Luke’s offer to Julie definitely made up for how he was acting to her before. I think that since Luke gave Julie a promise ring, for Julie it will be hard to deal with if he ends up dying. I know it would be for me. The story seems to be getting along pretty well all of a sudden. I have a feeling pretty soon something terrible will happen.


 * Directions**: This section is for you and your partner to discuss your reading. Include responses, opinions, etc. What do you think will happen next? //You may also chat about other things besides your book//.

I cannot wait to get this book read. It is so exciting. The author sure does know how to keep you on the edge of your seat. When I get done reading this I’m pretty sure it’s going to be one of my favorites so far. I also want to read more of Lurlene McDaniel’s books. Even though they’re all love stories, I think I could get used to them. It is good every once in a while to learn from different genres of books.


 * Please word process your response and email to Mrs. Shull. I will distribute to the students.**

Shelby -

Not sure about this "wiki" thing. I finally finished up pages 89-177 at lunch today. What an interesting turn of events. Luke and Julie had a wonderful trip to California. While I was reading this section I really felt like I was in California with them. I think this is one of the reasons I like reading. Oh, the places you will travel! I am thinking like you. Something is going to happen. It can't be this good all of the time. This book does remind me of Nicholas Sparks books. You would probably enjoy reading those too. You might also enjoy some of the Stephanie Plum novels by Janet Evanovich. It is a series. I think she is up to 15 books so far. You need to start with "One for the Money." Stephanie is a bounty hunter and the characters in the book are absolutely hilarious, especially the Grandma and Lulu. Sometimes I will listen to them on CD in the car on the way to work. I am up to the 10th book. You should put these on your summer reading list. I will probably finish up our book tonight. I just can't wait to see what happens. I usually read it a lunch so I have to put it down and go back to work. I have finally finished the Civil War book. I hope you have fun in Chicago. I hope it's a nice day and the rain holds off until you get home. Do you have any plans for the summer? Have you decided about being in band next year? What instrument do you play?

Until next time, Emily

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