DaShaun and Dominique's Question

Which character in your book is your favorite, and what do you like about them? What can you learn from their experiences?

Fred and Kyesha's Question

How has reading this book changed the way you think? Do you think you'll be better at explaining your life to other people because of the book you've read?

Eddie and Jack's Question

Write about an experience you've had or something you've read or heard which is like the book you're reading in some way. What about the book's way of phrasing that kind of experience is original or fresh to you?

Willie's note: Remember, we want you to do some of the work in narrowing this question down for yourself. You might have to stretch a little bit to draw parallels between your experience and the book, especially for Stranger Than Fiction and Persepolis. Make the stretch!

Nick and Lance's Question

What methods are the authors of these books using to convey a theme? How do you feel about what the author has to say about the world? Since these books are non-fiction, what are they saying about the real world, and what do they do to your view of the real world?

Kiyla and Eric's Post 3

What makes an opening paragraph grab a reader? What works the best to start? Should you start with a strong opinion, a description of a situation, or a question? Are there circumstances where different opening tactics work better than others?

2nd Post

Palahniuk discusses how he gives his character education and a skill set to limited their perceptions of the world. How does your education and environment affect how you view the world?

1st Post

By the time you graduate from Columbia College Chicago what would you like to know? What sort of truth are you seeking? How do you know when something that you have learned is true or authentic?