la+candy

=L . A . C a n d y- Nicole, Kristina, Morgan, Maria, and Jessi =

Requirements:

 * PERSON A - GROUP LEADER - This group member will be responsible for both keeping the group on task throughout the meeting as well as responding to the week's topical questions, listed below.
 * PERSON B - QUOTATION FINDER - This group member will be responsible for finding 5 important, meaningful quotations.
 * PERSON C - KEY QUESTIONER - This group member will be responsible for providing 5 open-ended questions.
 * PERSON D - GROUP SUMMARIZER - This group member will be responsible for posting a thorough, two-paragraph summary of the group's meeting, to be posted on the group wiki no later than the Sunday following the meeting.


 * Week One: December 17**

Topic: Characters (Section 1 out of 5 of your text)

Assignment: 1. On your group's wiki page, describe the main characters in your text. What makes them interesting? What is their story or background? Why are you drawn to them? Conversely, are there any characters that you just cannot stand? Why not? (A) 2. Person B should share and discuss their selected quotations, using Save The Last Word techniques. 3. Person C should share his/her questions with the group, as well as post the questions on the group's wiki page s 4.Person D hould post the meeting summary on the group's wiki page after class.


 * Jessi Levine and Kristina Boele- (Quotation Finders)**

1. "He smelled like bad cologne and armpits and pot" pg. 1 2. "The clothes here look almost as cheap as the help" pg. 20 3. "Her happy, mellow, I’m-in-a-bar-and-I-just-met-an-awesome-new-guy vibe had totally died" pg. 31 4. "Are you peeing, Jane? I told you not to do that when you're on the phone with me. It's weird" pg. 42 5. "What are your not-freak parents like?" pg. 63 6. "And woke up to find herself lying next to some strange, sweaty guy. some strange, sweaty, half-naked guy." Pg.1 7." The guy in the black tee- he had introduced himself as Diego" pg. 20 8. "' Fiona Chen', the woman said brusquely. Jane noticed that she didn’t smile. 'Please come in.'" pg 36 9. "So have the two of you ever thought about getting into the entertainment industry, or maybe you're in the business already?" pg 57 10. "We have been friends forever, we grew up together." Jane replied, "Were total opposites, which is why were so close, I guess. I know that probably doesn’t make any sense, " she added apologetically" page 62


 * Maria Kovoros- (Questioner)**

1.Who was the man that Jane awoke too? It was a guy that scarlet was sleeping with.

2. Who was the man that she was dreaming about? Her ex-boyfriend Caleb

3. How did Jane do on her first day of work? She didn’t do well, because she was late, she filed things, was nervous, hung up on clients, and wasn’t wearing the right color clothing.

4. Do you think that Jane has feeling for Braden? Yes, we think that even though she just met him, he was the only guy that she could really talk and have a friend relationship with other than her ex.

5. Do you think that Jane and Scarlet should talk the TV job? Yes we think that they will eventually take the job, but Jane is more willing to do it than Scarlet is. Scarlet is more apprehensive than Jane.


 * Nicole Heytink -(Group Leader)**

Describe the main characters in your text? The main characters are Jane and Scarlet. Jane and Scarlet are best friends. Jane is very simple, and shy. Scarlet is more exotic looking and very outgoing.

What makes them interesting? They are complete opposites and are best friends. Sometimes it is hard to get along with someone for so long that is totally different then you, but they manage to do it.

What is their story or background? They came from Santa Barbra and went to live in L.A, where Jane takes a job at a party planner company, and scarlet is going to school.

Why are you drawn to them? We are drawn to them because they are both different people doing totally opposite things, and still manage to be best friends. The always want to see what happens next.

Are there any characters that you just cannot stand? Why not?

Jane’s boss is a very rude person. She is always telling everyone what to do, and doesn’t really appreciate what everyone does for her.


 * Morgan Kenny- (Summarizer)**

So today was our first book club! I brought in munchkins and we had a very good discussion. We each discussed our views on the characters, and how they are going to end up. We think that they will end up taking the job with the T.V producer. We also think that it is funny how they are complete opposites, but remain best friends. We think that this book is very interesting and we can’t wait to read more!


 * Week Two: January 7**

Topic: Language (Section 2 out of 5 of your text)

Assignment: 1. On your group's wiki page, discuss the type of language that your book contains. Is it easy to read? Conversational? "Classic"? Does it use a lot of words you don't understand? What grade level do you think the book is written at, and why? (B) 2. Person B should share and discuss their selected quotations. 3. Person C should post the meeting summary on the group's wiki page after class. 4.Person D should share his/her questions with the group.


 * Jessi Levine and Nicole Heytink (Questioners)**

1. Do you think that Jane and Scarlett's relationship will be the same after the show? It depends, right now they are kind of distant. 2. Do you think Trevor is scamming them or is the show real? At first it was sketchy, but now we think that it is real. 3. Do you think Fiona Chen will start being nicer to Jane, now that she is on the tv? Yes, we think that she will act fake. Also she will want the tv show to film her party events. 4. Do you think that Jane will start ignoring Scarlet and become better friends with Madison and Gabby? We think that right now Jane is very interested in the show, and she wants to do everything right, where Scarlet gets annoyed by her and doesn't want to become friends with the other 2 girls. 5. Do you think that Jane and Braden will get together even though he has an ex- girlfriend who he goes on and off with? Yes, we think that they will get together because Braden and Jane have a certain connection and now that she is on the show he might want to more. 6. Why do you think that Scarlett dislikes Cammy? We think that Scarlett thinks that she is really obnoxious and fake. 7. Why does Jane move to L.A? She wants to feel uncomfortable and do something that isn't herself. 8. Why is Jane still obsessed with Caleb, her ex? He was her first love and he broker her heart. Now that she is starting to date again, the boys remind her of Caleb. 9.What kind of underwear was Jane wearing for the first film? She was wearing bathing suit bottoms because she didn't have any clean laundry. 10. Who was the guy that Jane goes out with? Paolo, he is a photographer and was at Fiona Chen office.

 This book isn't too easy to read, but it's not too hard either.
 * Morgan Kenny- (Group Leader)**
 * Discuss the type of language that your book contains. Is it easy to read? Conversational? "Classic"? **


 * Does it use a lot of words you don't understand? **
 * It uses some challenging words, but the words are usually easy to understand. **


 * What grade level do you think the book is written at, and why? I think the book is written at a young adult level. **
 * LA Candy is a great book! **


 * Kristina Boele-(Group Summarizer)**
 * This week we found out that Scarlet and Jane started out the tv but scarlet isnt that interested in the tv show anymore, but jane is. Also, Jane is starting to become more friends with the other cast members. So far we think the book is really good. we are excited to find out how the show ends up doing. We think Braden and Jane are going to end up together even though hes "with someone". and now hat the reality show is starting, everyones personality is changing when theyre around jane and scarlet. **


 * Maria Kovoros-(Quotation Person)**

1.) "Jane turned around to see a girl in the next booth smiling at her and Scarlett. She was pretty-Southern California pretty- with long, platinum blond hair and a deep tan" pg 122 2.) "'Twenty...thousand...dollars,' Scarlett said slowly. Jane said nothing." pg 123 3.) "'They want to start the week after next?' Jane managed to ask. 'Yes. Maybe a night shoot at one of the clubs' Jane looked a little concerned." pg 99 4.) "Scarlett frowned. ' You're gonna film me in class? Why would anyone want to watch that? That's more boring than watching me shave.'" 5.) "Jane laughed. 'True. But Scarlett's more likely to hook up with the professor than another student.''"


 * Week Three: January 14**

Topic: Mood/Tone (section 3 out of 5 of your text)

Assignment: 1. On your group's wiki page, discuss the mood or tone of your book.What is the overriding emotion of this book? What examples back up your claim? (B) 2. Person B should share and discuss their selected quotations, using Save The Last Word techniques. 3. Person C should post the meeting summary on the group's wiki page after class. 4.Person D should share his/her questions with the group, as well as post the questions on the group's wiki page


 * Maria Kovoros (Group Leader)**

The mood and tone of our book is very happy and exciting. The main characters in our book are just living their new lives in California with an open mind and they party all the time. The overriding emotion in this book is excitement.

1. "Paolo. Be honest. Did they ask you to ask me out?" she didnt look at him. pg 157
 * Nicole Heytink & Morgan Kenny (Quotation Finders)**

2. "Actually it's not at all what i expected." pg 159

3. "We are so proud of you girls, wow tv stars!," her father says.- pg196

4. "I want to invite everyone to look at the first episode of a show that i hope will be around forever; Ladies, and gentlemen, L.A. Candy!" Trevor announced pg. 202

5. "Awww!!" Jane said, holding it up. "Braden! You got me a puppy!" pg. 206

6. "It was sad, really, because no matter how great this guy might be, he didn't stand a chance." page 156

7. " so how's life as a big TV star?" he asked play-fully. "Ha- ha," jane said. "Actually, it's not at all what i expected." page 159

8. "it's gonna cost you a little more than a penny to hear my thoughts." page 163

9. " The only thing hotter than her SAT scores is her? seriously, who wrote this?" page 178

10. "That's so sweet. I'm naming him B, after you." 206

We think that the book is really good. 2. Do you think the show is going to continue to do good? We aren't sure because in the book is telling us about the filming part but when they make the show they change. 3. Do you think the show is changing Jane's Personality? Yes because Jane just wants to fit in. 4. Do you think that Janes and Scarlett's private life is being invaded because of the show? Yes because they are never together anymore and they don't share that much anymore. 5. Do you like the shows new cast? No because they are snobby.
 * Kristina Boele (Questioner)**
 * 1. What do you think of the book so far? **

During this meeting we talked about the book and how good it's getting because we're almost done with it. We discussed the quotes and the significance about them. Some people were a little confused with what was going on so we talked about it and cleared everything up. Everyone is really into the book and we can't wait to see what happens in the end. We also talked about the questions. Kristina asked some questions about the book and as a group we answered them. We also talked about what we think might happen in the end because we're getting so close that we started making some predictions for what might happen to Jane and Scarlett.
 * Jessi Levine (Summarizer)**


 * Week Four: January 21**

Topic: Themes/Images (section 4 out of 5 of your text)

Assignment: 1. On your group's wiki page, discuss the themes and images that your book contains. What are some of the images that are used? What do they seem to represent? Why do you think the author uses these images to convey his or her meaning? 2. Person B should share and discuss their selected quotations, using Save The Last Word techniques. 3. Person C should post the meeting summary on the group's wiki page after class. 4.Person D should share his/her questions with the group, as well as post the questions on the group's wiki page

The main themes are friendship and love. It is mostly about Jane and Scarlett. They are best friends and they move to L.A. together. Jane is working for a design company and Scarlett is going to school at USC. Also Braden is another main character. The bear that he gives to Jane is a representation of their relationship. He really wants to be with her but at the same time it is complicated because he is still friendly with Willow.
 * Jessi Levine (Group Leader)**

1. Do you think that Jane will fall for Braden? Yes, we think that Jane really likes Braden, and eventually they will be together. 2. Do you think that Jesse is only going out with Jane because of their Tv show? We think that he is because, he usually is a player so it might be fake. 3. Do you think B raden cares so much that she goes out with jesse? Because he actually likes her and doesn't want her to get hurt by jesse 4. Why do you think Braden wouldn't sign it to get filmed? He's an actor and it could ruin his chances of getting a job because it could ruin his reputation. 5. 6. Do you think Trevor is making this show as a scam to make money? Yes because he wants all the money for himself. 7. Why does Dana act the way she does? She has OCD, so she wants everything to be perfect. 8. Why is Scarlett very stubborn? She likes to do everything the opposite, and doesn't like to do things that she doesn't want to without notification first. 9. Do you think Scarlett is purposely trying to ruin Jane and Madison's friendship? Yes because she wants her old friendship back. 10. Why is Madison secretly spying on Jane's relationship with Jesse? She wants all the eyes on her.
 * Maria Kovoros and Morgan Kenny (Questioner)**


 * Kristina Boele (Quotes)**

**Nicole Heytink (Summarizer)** Today we talked about how the relationship between the girls is changing and how the show is ruining it. Jane is totally obsessed with Braden and Jesse. We answered all the questions together and went over what we read. We think that Jane is getting to obsessed with her new life and is forgetting about her old life. We also think that she needs to fix her relationship with Scarlet. The show is good, but we think that it is a scam and that it wasn't a good choice for them. We want to know more about their love lives and what happens next on the show. We think that this show was a waste of time, because they didn't really get any benefits and it ruined their old lives.


 * Week Five: January 28 (LAST MEETING)**

Assignment: 1. On your group's wiki page, discuss your final reflections on this book. Would you recommend it to peers? Why or why not? Has this topic been discussed more/less effectively in another book or books? Should this book be considered for the school's curriculum? (B) 2. Person B should share and discuss their selected quotations, using Save The Last Word techniques. 3. Person C should post the meeting summary on the group's wiki page after class. 4.Person D should share his/her questions with the group, as well as post the questions on the group's wiki page

I would recommend this book to my peers because it is an ideal book for people our age. The plot is very unique and I have not seen many books with the same story line. Although this book was very good, I do not think it should be considered for the school's curriculum. It is not very educational and would not be ideal for a school assignment.
 * Group Leader (Maria Kovoros)**

**Questioner (Nicole Heytink)** 1. Do you think that Madison was actually planning on hurting Jane? We thought she was going to brain wash her, but not hurt her. She wanted her to think that she was her friend so when Jane found out that Madison was the one who submitted the pictures, she would believe her. 2. Do you think that Jane should have broke it off with Jesse knowing the warnings people told her about? Yes ! She was just trying to get Braden jealous. 3. Do you think that Jane should have told Scarlet more about her relationships? Yes, she ruined their relationship because she was more focused on her relationship with other people, not Scarlet. 4.Do you think that if you were Scarlet you would have felt left out between the relationship between the new La candy girls? Yes, because Jane was her best friend, and now that the show started, their relationship got ruined because Jane focused more on the show. 5. Would you have liked to know more about her job with Fiona Chen? Yes, after the show started, Fiona acted fake, and we didn't know what her real job was actually like and how she would of treated Jane if the show never happened.


 * Kristina Boele (Group Summarizer)**

This is our last meeting for the LA candy book club. This book club is shortened because we are working on another assignment in class. The book was really good, we all enjoyed it, the ending was very shocking though. The show is turning out really good, but peoples friendships have been getting worse, and worse. We couldnt believe Madison was just planning on hurting Jane. Jane and Scarlet's relationship faded out more and more throughout the book. The show caused a lot of drama, but over all this book was good.

- "Play nice Scarlett" pg. 231 - "Fluffy Santa Cruz, sexy huh?" pg. 241 - "So. Who are the hot professors here?" pg. 250 - "Don't come back until you have something." pg. 275 - "Seriously she's not even that pretty." pg. 289
 * Quotes (Jessi Levine & Morgan Kenny <3)**

__"Jane's blood ran cold. What photos of her ?" page 315__

__"Scarlett knew her best friend did not deal ith crises very well" page 318__

__" She...did...what?" page 323__