NOVEMBER WRITER’S
NOTEBOOKS
Halloween Re-cap
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Tell all about your celebrations this weekend!
One thing I couldn’t live without is…
HOW TO WRITE LONG ABOUT A TOPIC:
- Describe it in detail using senses
- Use “GROW YOUR THINKING” prompts
- Tell a story about it
- This is important because…
- I want you to know that…
- The reason I chose this was…
My favorite thing about fall is…
HOW TO WRITE LONG ABOUT A TOPIC:
- Describe it in detail using senses
- Use “GROW YOUR THINKING” prompts
- Tell a story about it
- This is important because…
- I want you to know that…
- The reason I chose this was…
Veterans Day
What does “bravery” mean?
Think about a time when you were brave or
courageous and tell the story of what happened.
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The door closes slowly behind you. What you see in
front of you is amazing…
Conference/Binder Reflection
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Answer the following questions:
1- What is one thing that you hope we talk about
at your conference?
2 – What is one thing that you think will come up as
something for you to work on?
3 – How do you think your conference will go?
4 – Is there anything in your binder you want to
highlight?
Personal Narrative – Number 1!!!
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Easy-to-read font
14-16 pt black font
Name and Title at the top – Centered
Spelling – Spellcheck
Dialogue:
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“We go to lunch at 1:00,” said Charlie.
New paragraphs: Change in setting, new idea, when
someone else talks
Revisions based on what we conferred about