Reading
What is Doreen's job?
She's an author. She writes children's books.
What is today's reading skill?
compare and contrast
I don't like reading chapter books because they are long. I prefer ______________ because there are lots of photos.
picture books
How do artists help Doreen?
They draw the pictures for her stories.
What is the name of today's story?
Interview with Author Doreen Cronin
I want to be a writer when I grow up. I write cool, exciting ideas into my ____________.
journal
What does Doreen do when she visits schools?
(one point for each correct answer)
She meets her readers, answers their questions, and listens to what they think of her stories.
What was the name of the story we saw at the start of the class?
Click, Clack, Moo
It's freezing, but that man is wearing only shorts and a t-shirt. I think that's very ______________.
unusual
What advice does Doreen give to people who want to become writers?
She says they should write every day, keep a journal, and read lots of books.
What is an interview?
An interview is a meeting with someone to ask them questions or talk to them about something.
My parents are very helpful. They always give me good _______________.
advice