Leigh Botts first writes to his favorite author, Mr. Henshaw, when he is second grade as a project for class. He writes to him the next year and until Mr. Henshaw writes back to him and asked him several questions. Leigh does not want to answer his questions, but his mother made him answer them. Mr. Henshaw suggests he keep a journal and write the things that are happening to him. Since his parents have divorced ans his father became estranged, he finds that writing in this diary is very therapeutic. He learns to deal with his parents divorce and being bullied in school.
Since this book deals with divorce, loneliness, and bullying, the students can write a personal narrative essay making connections to something that they read in the novel. As they are writing the essay, the teacher is taking the students through the writing process.
7th Grade Writing TEKS - Reporting Category 1 -Composition-
14B RS Writing -develop drafts by choosing an appropriate organizational strategy (e.g., sequence of events, cause-effect, compare-contrast) and building on ideas to create a focused, organized, and coherent piece of writing;
14C RS Writing -revise drafts to ensure precise word choice and vivid images; consistent point of view; use of simple, compound, and complex sentences; internal and external coherence; and the use of effective transitions after rethinking how well questions of purpose, audience, and genre have been addressed;
14D RS Writing -edit drafts for grammar, mechanics, and spelling.
16A RS Writing - write a personal narrative that has a clearly defined focus and communicates the importance of or reasons for actions and/or consequences.
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