Ms. Colte

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Your weekly reading letter is due on your assigned day.  Typed letters will not be accepted! 
Your letter should be three paragraphs long (4- 6 sentences). Please follow the rubric that 
is attached to your reading letter notebook.

Letter should include: 
Three paragraphs long 
Three different reading strategies/journal prompts (Ex: summarize, clarify, 
predict, connect,question, and visualize).
Proof/ Evidence
Opening/ Closing
Date

Reading Letter Example

Dear Ms. Colte,                                                                                                             9/11

Recently, I have been reading Poppy by Avi. Poppy and Ragweed are two mice that are very close 
friends. As I was reading chapter one, I was able to visualize Dimwood Forest as an enchanting 
woodland area where Poppy and Ragweed spent most of their time together. There were lots of trees, 
logs, plants, and other animals! (Visualize Strategy)
      Unfortunately, the dictator of the forest, Mr. Ocax was searching for dinner that night. As Mr. 
Ocax was exploring the forest, he came across two mice and was able to catch one as 
his meal for that night. Once he ate Ragweed, he realized that he wanted to eat Poppy as well. Poppy 
knew that had to save herself and her family from this owl's evil ways. She was determined to devise 
a plan to keep her family and friends alive. (Summarize Strategy)
	At the end of chapter two when Poppy realizes what has happened to 
her friend Ragweed, she becomes upset, frightened, and feels lonely. If I happened to be in Poppy's 
shoes, I would feel scared and terrified as well. I would try to do everything in my power to make it 
home safely. I really hope Poppy can make it home before Mr. Ocax finds her. I wonder how long her 
journey will take? (Reaction Strategy)
	I predict that Poppy will meet another animal in the forest.  I believe this animal will help her 
with her journey home to her family. I think the two of them will devise a plan to outsmart Mr. Ocax! 
Poppy’s family is definitely worried about her and I think some of her siblings are going to begin to 
search for her. I am looking forward to reading the rest of Poppy! (Prediction Strategy)
                                                          
                                                                                                   Your Student,

Melissa

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Ms. Colte

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