G4 ELA U1 BGD L11 Rdg - Composition Notebook / On Paper

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of sensory language in a text?

• The sun was bright and warm on my face.

• She ran quickly to the store.

• He was a good student.

• They went to school every day.

Open Ended

Why might writing be important in an author's life, especially for someone like Jacqueline Woodson, the author of 'Brown Girl Dreaming'?

Open Ended

Explain the importance of writing in the author’s life as described in 'composition notebook' and 'on paper' in Brown Girl Dreaming.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the word 'composition' as used in 'composition notebook' and 'on paper'?

• A piece of writing, such as a story or an essay

• A mathematical equation

• A painting or drawing

Multiple Select

Select all the words that are used as verbs in the vocabulary list for 'composition notebook' and 'on paper'.

• composition

• fan

• hush

• gather

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Open Ended

What sensory language does the author use to describe how she feels about the composition notebook?

Open Ended

Based on the two selections, how do you think the author feels about writing?

Fill in the Blank

She loves writing, and it was a passion for her from a very early age. She seemed to love writing even before she could write much more than her name; this is supported by the way she reacted to receiving her first composition book – she loved everything about it. She also described her excitement when she first learned to write her name, and she realized that was the start of the process she could use to get the thoughts from her head and express them on paper. Fill in the blank: The author realized that writing allowed her to express her ___ on paper.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a reading objective for this lesson?

• Describe the significance of writing in the author’s life.

• Ask and answer questions about the text.

• Use a glossary to determine the meaning of vocabulary words.

• Draw a picture of the author.

Open Ended

What is one way you can use a glossary to help you understand new vocabulary words in a text?