Using a Circle Map is a good way to help children get started on the writing process. It helps to promote thinking and the beginning of the organizing of information through brainstorming.
Here's a Circle Map with facts about the Octopus. What other facts do you know about the Octopus? Add them to the map. Write three sentences about the Octopus. Be sure to read the sentences afterwards to make sure they actually make sense!
Write about the Octopus
AR Book Find
I bet YOU have your own 'AR' books at home or have been checking some out at your own public library! 'Accelerated Reader' books are simply those that have the special quizzes to go with them. Check to see if your book book is listed under the AR Book Find. You can find the reading level and more!
