Journaling

Writing: As we continue to journal during Writer's Workshop, I want you to look around and think about things you see, do, hear, and even say. Pay attention to things around you and ask yourself, "How would I write about that?"

It's important to see the world as a writer. Don't only engage in thinking about things while you are in class. Be sure to consider writing topics even outside of class.

Last weekend you were asked to talk to your parents and friends about some events in your life. Continue to have conversations with people about stories that are sort of cloudy to you so that you generate even more story ideas and have a varied palette to choose from.

Reading: Make sure the books you are choosing are at your level. It is really important to choose just right books because that will help you to soar. Too easy and you won't grow as a reader, and if they are too hard, your growth will be stunted.

Be sure to use bookwizard.scholastic.com. I will also put a book list in the side bar that you can use if you get stuck. I will list them according to level.