This week, we are continuing our novel unit over The Encouragement Letters by local author Shanna Spence! Mrs. Spence lives here in Longview and this is her first publication in her writing career. Mrs. Spence will be coming to Friday during enrichment meet with students to speak and answer questions about her writing experience!

The Encouragement Letters is set in Manchester, England in 1865 during the Industrial Revolution. We will read about Will, his mum, and the other characters who help Will during the hard times that follow the death of his father, Calvert.

Regular
Monday: read ch. 14 and take quiz
Tuesday: read ch. 15 and take quiz
Wednesday: novel test
Thursday: write questions for the author and begin writing your own encouraging letters
Friday: complete encouraging letters

Advanced
Monday: write and discuss ideas for a sequel to the book
Tuesday: finish sequel ideas
Wednesday: write your own encouraging letters
Thursday: complete encouraging letters
Friday: complete encouraging letters

Don’t forget to make time to read for 10 minutes per school day outside of class.