RMWP Camp Day 7

7:40-3:30

Schedule:
- Prompt: "What things are important to you in choosing a book to read?"
- The children were supposed to bring their favorite novel, but some did not.
- Using the packet for the week, reviewed some specific book review guidelines for the Building Rainbows website
- Draft writing time: Reviewed favorite novel for buildingrainbows.com
- Discussed Writing Tips by Rodman Philbrick to introduce the literary analysis essay
- Wrote major thesis statement and got it approved
- Drafted introduction for literary analysis
- Computer lab: Posted book review, researched author, typed introduction

Today I was able to work with many students as they were drafting their book reviews. I know that I am doing much better with conferencing now that I have gained more experience. The packet full of directions provides an excellent guide. I directed the students to read each question in the list to make sure they had answered it completely. I assisted with word choice and clarity. Book reviews can be challenging because the students have to write enough to be interesting and can't write too much because they could spoil the surprises for future readers. I feel like I will be learning how to write a literary analysis essay alongside the students, but hopefully I can catch on quickly and offer quality assistance and support.