Letter Writing
Home Journal ~ students write a letter to parents every week (usually on Wednesday)
 | students are expected to write their letter in "block letter style" and the letter needs to contain 3 paragraphs |
| students may write about whatever they wish, though most write about school & friends |
| the 1st paragraph must answer questions asked by the parent |
| parents are encouraged to write back, ask questions & expect answers - students write better letters when they are engaged in a written dialogue |
| if a letter is not written back, parents should sign at the bottom of the letter to indicate that the Home Journal did in fact make it home & that the letter was read |
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| If a parent cannot write in English, they can write in the language of their choice. |
Reader Response Postcards
| personal notes to fellow students after reading a student publication |
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Pocket in the back of publications for Reader Responses |