lesson 4 reading as a writer. “if you don't have time to read, you don't have the time...
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Lesson 4
Reading as a Writer
“If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.”
― Stephen King
Reading as a writer …
• is very important.• will help you as you write.• will model good writing.
My Favorite Book
My favorite book when I was in middle school was The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. It’s a story about a boy named Ponyboy, his family and his gang. It’s considered one of the first YA novels ever written.
Your Turn
• This week I want you to write about your favorite book.
• In a short essay (3 paragraphs) tell me about your favorite book.
• Paragraph 1- Introduce the book: author, title, genre.
• Paragraph 2- Summarize the plot of the story and discuss the characters. Who was your favorite one?
• Paragraph 3- Explain why you enjoyed the book so much. Would you recommend your friends to read it?