Reading Response: Week of November 28th

I hope everyone had a restful, relaxing Thanksgiving break. We are moving into December and I am pretty sure 2012 will be here before we know it!

Our first Wordmasters Challenge is on December 8. Have you been trying to incorporate some of the words in your conversation or writing? When Miss Schaech does practice in the classroom, do you feel that you are understanding the meanings of the words? Between now and the challenge, we will be doing lots of practice in the classroom. I know you'll do great. Keep looking at your Wordmaster packets for review.

Assignment for the week.

Take 3 of your favorite Wordmaster words (that we have discussed so far). Use each of them in a descriptive sentence and share them on the blog. After you write and post your sentences, take the time to read some postings of your classmates. Reading other people's work will give you even more experience with these words. (Plus, isn't it fun to read what our friends write?!)

I am excited to read your thoughts!!!

Miss Schaech

Reading Response: Week of November 11

Advertisements are a classic form of persuasive writing. The author of an advertisement is usually trying to CONVINCE you to spend money on their product.

Directions: Look for an advertisement. It can come from any PRINT source (newspaper, magazine, internet, mailing).

Questions about the ad you found:

1. Where did you find the ad?

2. Who is responsible for the ad? (Hint: Look for a logo—a symbol used by companies

to identify their products.)

3. What is the ad trying to get you to buy, do, or think?

4. Who is the ad meant for (the target audience)? What makes you think so?

5. Is there anything in the ad that you feel is untrue or misleading? If so, what is it?

SEE MISS SCHAECH'S EXAMPLE POSTING ABOUT THE CRAYON ADVERTISEMENT. DO NOT BASE YOUR RESPONSE ON THE CRAYON ADVERTISEMENT.