When the entire class reads books by the same author, and develops an understanding of his or her style.
What is an author study?
100
It is gathering ideas and writing them down on paper in a notebook. Then you go back and edit and revise again and again until it is grammatically correct and powerfully written.
What is writing?
100
A place to store your things during the day.
What is a locker?
100
Anywhere you want.
Where can I sit during lunch?
100
In your classes, during lunch, at clubs, on the bus, and everywhere in between
Where can I meet new friends?
200
It is the "BIG IDEA" in a book that you can apply to your own life.
What is theme?
200
By being a good reader!
How do you become a good writer?
200
Three minutes.
What is the amount of time you have to go to your locker between classes?
200
It depends upon the weather, staffing and behavior in the cafeteria.
When do we go outside for recess?
200
During lunch and/or recess.
When will I have time to chillax with my friends?
300
It is a book about a family that drinks from a mysterious spring in the woods. The water from the spring has special powers that causes those who drink from it to live forever.
What is Tuck Everlasting?
300
This is when you have a classmate (peer) look at your writing and help you edit and revise.
What is peer editing?
300
No one.
Who should you share your locker combination with?
300
You can go work in the library.
What else can I do during lunch?
300
By being clear that you do not talk about others, and you will not be with people when they do.
What is the best way to avoid drama?
400
He is an awesome children's author who has written books such as Maniac Magee, and Loser.
Who is Jerry Spinelli?
400
This is where we gather "seeds" or ideas for writing, and begin writing projects.