Good Readers know why they select books. One way I decide what book I should read is by author. I first discovered Margaret Peterson Haddix when I picked up a copy of "Among the Hidden". I really enjoyed that book and whenever I see a book by her I give it a try. That brings me to my current read, "Found".
Right at the start, I can make a text to self connection to Angela the main character. Angela is in a new job working for an airline company and her supervisor (Monique) is mean. Angela fears asking any questions or making any mistakes because of how the woman will treat her. I have had jobs where I have been super nervous and afraid of making mistakes. It made things hard to learn and for me to do my job.
Okay, I am using my background knowledge and a statement from the text to make an inference here, "The whole situation was beginning to seem strange to her, otherworldly". This author, writes many stories that have elements of fantasy or science fiction. Based off the word "otherworldly" and what I know I am predicting that this book is going to be about another world coming in contact with earth. Oh, I just got another clue that supports my prediction. A mysterious plane lands and on the jet is the name TACHYON TRAVEL. That sounds like an alien name to me.
Whoa! My inner voice is freaking out right now....the plane is full of babies in each seat. What in the world?
Mrs. Gallegos,
ReplyDeleteWow, your inner voice is freaking me out too! I also pick out books based on authors. If I liked a book by a particular author, then I liked the writing style. Therefore, if the author has written more books, then I know I have a list of potential reads!! But for me, I find that picking a book based on genre can be easier, especially if I am unfamiliar with the author.