october 13

JOURNAL TOPIC: [today's tunes: "My Back Pages" by The Byrds]
When we're little kids we find all sorts of opportunities for creativity and fun. Why do so many of us do less of this as we get older? What do you do for fun? (Bonus: if you play the song while you write, you will make some connections with the lyrics -- it's possible for older kids and even adults to regain their curiosity and sense of humor... :)

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Choose your own topic.

AGENDA:

1. Journal
2. Please read "How We Read." In a post on your blog, please describe the four strategies recommended in the essay for how to love reading while also mastering reading for school. (title: HOW WE READ/ first lines: "Reading is supposed to be fun, but sometimes reading for school is a challenge. Here are four ways we can have more fun reading and do it better at the same time...")

PLEASE:

Review "how to publish your handwritten work online" and please post your three favorite journal entries from the past two weeks on your blog (making sure, of course, that they are internet-friendly and make you look good!) on your blog (title: PAGES FROM MY JOURNAL #2). This is due on your blog today, Tuesday, 10/13 at 5:00 P.M. Pacific. As always, if you need any help or have any questions about how to get this done, please email or grab a zoom time on my calendar.