Week+3-Lecturette

= Week 3 assignment: Lecturette & Week 3 Discussion = Lecturette: Writing Advice form Published Authors  As a 5th grader at Avoca, you have the opportunity to write, and publish, a book. For some of you this will is incredibly exciting and you probably have a million ideas already running through your head. For others this may be a daunting task and you’re not even sure where to begin.  Explore the information provided in the links below from published authors. Decide which theory or theories best complements your experiences and talents. While you’re reviewing the links, think about how you think. Which theory(ies) applies to you? Why? Which author(s) provide advice that best fits your learning and/or writing style?  Studying the objectives and links below will improve your review.  Lesson Objectives:
 * Gather advice from published authors.
 * Recognize that every author-published or not- comes with a unique mixture of writing styles.
 * Consider ways that authors use technology to enhance their writing.
 * Discuss which advice was most meaningful to you and how you will apply it to your own writing.

Review these websites & create a blog post that answers the questions asked: [|Gail Carson Levine] Question: What advice does Ms. Levine share with young writers during writing workshops? Why is this important? <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">[|Ken Baker] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Question: Who are the people that have provide a significant influence and positive impact on your writing efforts? <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline;">[|Jan Brett] [|"Jan Brett at Home" video] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">What inspires you in your surroundings to be a better writer &/or illustrator? Where is your favorite place to write? = = = During the week complete the week 3 discussion. = <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Extra credit opportunity: Re-read some of your favorite picture books. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Do they share any common qualities? What made them memorable? Research the authors of these books online. What advice do they offer? (Worth up to 10 points)