One way students are learning to become better and better and better readers and writers is by studying (reading and re-reading together and independently) the writing of important authors. Our visit to the Flynn Theatre to see Henry & Mudge served as the launch of an author study about Cynthia Rylant.
This week her work is helping us notice how she makes her writing easy to read, and how she writes story endings so we can finish our own stories and prepare them for publishing soon!
INQUIRE with your child what they have learned about Ms. Rylant and her writing so far... a few hints:
*Is she a fiction writer or non-fiction writer, or both?
*What topics does she like to write about?
*Does she write books with humor and feelings?
*Can she write picture books only, or does she also write chapter books?
*Where does she live?
*Why does she write?
*Where does she get ideas for her books?
* Who lives with her? What do they look like...names?
* Which book is your favorite?
After you inquire with your child about Cynthia Rylant, share your responses for all to read in the comments section of this post. I look forward to having you share your conversations with me!
