Here is a place for you to REFLECT on your reading, writing, and thinking. I know I ask you to reflect often in my class, but reflection is a VITALLY important part of your development as a human being. The ability to reflect on yourself is what makes you HUMAN!! Relish the process!!
Here's some questions to guide your REFLECTIONS:
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
How did the strategy of ________________________ help you as a WRITER? Explain.
What have you learned about yourself as a writer or a reader today?
Think about a time when you struggled today, either as a reader or a writer. What strategy(ies) did you use to help you? Explain how it helped.
Celebrate a success you had as a reader/writer today.
Share/reflect on a challenge you had as a reader/writer today.
Think about one of the mentor texts you read this week. How did this mentor text help you as a writer? Or, how did the author engage you as a reader? Be specific.
Think about one of the stories you read by someone else today. How did the author engage you as a reader?
What are your needs as a writer?
Where do you feel drawn to next as a writer? What are you going to write about next?