Amazing Essayists! In just a few days you will be publishing your essays to the world! Speaking in front of a crowd can be scary - but if you know what to do , it will definitely be a breeze! Allow the video and poster below to mentor you and give you some help on shaping those public speaking skills!
The heart warming story of Patricia Polacco as a young child who struggled with reading problems and bullying inspired us today. We learned that in "Thank You Mr. Falker," Patricia Polacco shares to her readers a moment when she did not give up. We also realized that Polacco is also telling third graders three messages : first, to try hard and never give up; second, bullying is hurtful and harmful; and third, there is always something greater than ourselves watching over us. We learned today that authors write about .... 1. Important people in their lives (people they love or even people who have hurt their feelings) 2. Memories that are unforgettable 3. Real life experiences We all know now as writers that : "Writing about something we know from our hearts makes writing so much easier!" Every time we read a book , we always have to ask ourselves : 1. Why did the author write this book ? What does the author want to share with me? 2. How can I connect to this book in my own experience? What does this book mean for me? HOMEWORK 1. Read one of your library books. 2. Ask yourself:
3. Write a journal entry in your Writer's notebook about how you can connect to the book you just read. Share your story by writing it with detail. You may include a sketch together with your story. *The most important part of this homework is that you work INDEPENDENTLY (by yourself). Today we launched Writer's Workshop and talked about how we will be spending a lot of time writing in third grade . One of the tools we will be using most in the workshop is our writer's notebook. For homework today, you will have the chance to decorate your writer's notebook. Design your Writer's Notebook This is, after all, YOUR book. This is a place for your thoughts and your ideas. This notebook should LOOK like the REAL YOU. Some of the best notebooks seem to have photos of people, places, or things they love. Some notebooks have stickers and some have cut-out letters from the newspaper. We love to see a lot of different kinds of things on your notebooks. That tells us that you really thought about these questions: Who am I? What do I love? What stories do I have to tell? How can I show that on this cover? THERE IS ONLY ONE RULE: Anything you paste, stick, or glue to your notebook should be FLAT and SHOULD BE IMPORTANT TO YOU. (We carry these notebooks EVERYWHERE, so 3D stuff usually fall off. Also, there is nothing worse than a notebook that has stickers all over it but they really don't matter to you.) Come to school ready to share a few decorations and why you chose them! We can't wait to see them! credits to Ms. Jenniffer Becker Samples of Writer's Notebook that tell a story : |
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