Dear Mrs. Zrihen,
This week I read the book, Guinness World Records 2012 by Guinness World Records.
The passage I chose was:
“From the Olympic to the apocalyptic, the new, fully updated digital edition of the planet’s biggest-selling copyright book is bursting with all-new photos and updated features. Guinness World Records 2012 boasts thousands of amazing records, covering everything from record-breaking Royals to incredible creepy crawlies, taking a trip to the centre of the Earth and traveling further afield to the International Space Station. Get to know the fastest, strongest, biggest and greatest record holders, and learn about their jaw-dropping achievements. Packed with fascinating information and trivia from around the globe (and beyond!), the Guinness World Records 2012 ebook edition offers an unforgettable experience.” (Kindle)
I chose this passage because it is the synopsis and it really hooked me into wanting to read the book. It is significant to the book because it gives a little summary about what the book is about.
I used many strategies before, during, and after reading. Before reading, I read the synopsis. I also thought about the synopsis and why I chose it and how it might be significant to the book. While reading, I took notes on any text features I found. I also placed a bookmark on the pages where my favorite world records were and thought about why they were my favorite. After reading, I made connections from this book to myself, to other books I’ve read, and to the world. Then, I looked through all my notes and highlights to help me write my reader’s journal.
The genre of this book is nonfiction and the subgenre is informational because it is a book about real life and can be proven with facts. The topic is records. The main idea is stated in the title: Guinness World Records 2012. If I had to rename this book, I would probably call it Interesting Facts and World Records from Around the Universe because that is exactly what the book is about. Some sentences in the synopsis support the main idea. “Guinness World Records 2012 boasts thousands of amazing records, covering everything from record-breaking Royals to incredible creepy crawlies, taking a trip to the centre of the Earth and traveling further afield to the International Space Station” is factual. “Get to know the fastest, strongest, biggest and greatest record holders, and learn about their jaw-dropping achievements” is a factual supporting detail. And the last factual supporting detail is, “Packed with fascinating information and trivia from around the globe (and beyond!), the Guinness World Records 2012 ebook edition offers an unforgettable experience.”
There really isn’t an essential message in this book. One cause and effect in this book is that people tried really hard to beat a world record, and the effect is that they ended up in the Guinness World Record book. I can compare and contrast the world record for the FARTHEST FLIGHT BY A PAPER AIRCRAFT and MOST AIRCRAFT FLOWN IN BY ONE PASSENGER. They are similar because both have to do with planes and both are world records. They are different because one took place in the USA, while the other took place in the UK.
I identified many text features in this book. I found a title, pictures, captions, headings, and textboxes. The title helps by giving the readers a little hint on what the article is about. The pictures help by giving the readers a visual of what the article is talking about. The captions underneath the pictures help by explaining the picture. The headings help by explaining to the readers what each section will be about. The textboxes help by giving the readers new information.
The pattern of organization is classification order because the author classifies the information in different sections. The author’s purpose for writing this book is to inform readers about the world records. The author’s perspective is unbiased or objective because he clearly just states facts and does not give any personal opinions. The point of view is second person because the author uses words like you, your, you've etc.
This book did not have figurative language because it was just facts.
I checked two different sources to check the validity and accuracy:
-http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/
-mashable.com/follow/topics/guinness-world-records/
After checking those two websites I was able to conclude that the information in the book was valid and accurate.
Since this book was a book of facts, there weren’t any words I had trouble with. The author used basic and easy vocabulary to help all readers of any age understand the book.
I made many connections while reading this book:
-This book reminded me of a time in second grade when I thought I could beat the record for the longest hula hooping.
-This book reminded me of the book, Ripley’s Believe It or Not because they both include fan facts.
-This book relates to the world simply because it is a “world” record book and it includes people from all over the world.
(#26) I wish that the author had included more pictures.
Overall, I really liked reading this book. I rate it a 10/10 stars! I recommend this book to anyone of any age because I believe everyone can enjoy it!
Love,
Bailey Levy
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