We have officially started the at home reading journals. Each child was given
a list of 20 reading journal prompts. They are to choose 6 different prompts
to respond to.Each response needs to be a well-developed paragraph. The
children can hand write or type their responses. The next set of six entries
is due Decembwer 10, 2009. Attached you will find a few of the prompts in
case
you do not have the paper they are listed on.
For The month of November, we will create our own realistic fiction
narratives. Watch for the published copy at the end of the month. We will
typr final copies on November 30 and December 1.
Each week the children will have 20 to 30 words to study in their Words Their
Way notebook.
The words will follow specific patterns. Children will write 7 sentences on
Monday and 7 sentences on Tuesday. A quiz will follow every Friday.
Children should be ready to read, use, and spell the words in their weekly
sort. Words are found in the Words Their Way notebook.
Children should be reading independently for a minimum of 20 minutes each day.
Remember to be up to date witn reading responses.
Supplies:
3 notebooks
3 folders
scissors
Independent reader
Reading Journal Response Prompts:
1. Describe the main conflict in the story.
2. Describe the main character in detail. Be sure to include strong
character traits.
3.Describe the setting in detail. Use descriptive language.
4. Predict how you think the main conflict will be solved. Cite reasons from
the story.
5. Which character do you most identify with? Why?
6.Describe the mood of the story. Be sure to use descriptive language.
7. Which character do you like the least? Why?
8. Which character has the most admirable character traits? Why?
9. Describe a supporting character in detail. Cite character traits.
10. What is the message or theme that the author is trying to convey to the
reader?
