desire to engage in behaviors for enjoyment, challenge, pleasure or interest.

children learning through interaction and dialogue with peers

contains literature collections for children to gain a greater interest in reading.

consists of a table and chairs, pens, crayons, lined and unlined paper, computers and other materials

one of the categories, based on form, style or subject matter, into which artistic works all kinds can be divided.

Usually fiction books where pictures and print play important role in telling the story

books that are nonfiction about things are real; aka expository text

books for very young children that have a theme.

stories that are well known and passed down in families and cultures.

stories from different cultures and countries used to broaden a child's experience.

a category within picture storybooks that deals with real life problems.

books with a defined story within pictures and no words.

longer books with chapters

stories of historical figures, entertainers, or other notable figures

usually larger versions of smaller picture books.

awarded annually to the illustrator of an outstanding picture storybook. 

award given to the author with the best children's literature book. 

children create their own spelling for words they can't spell correctly.

feedback while creating

feedback at the end of an assignment

period of time set aside for any kind of writing instruction

short lessons that includes a particular set of writing skills.

helps children realize that writing involves thinking, organizing, and rewriting before a complete process. The six components include prewriting, drafting, conferencing, revising, editing, and sharing or publishing. 

teacher models appropriate behavior so students know what to do 

writing original stories that are fictional retelling a story that a child knows

involves writing with language that thoroughly describes

trying to get the reader to adopt a point of view on a  topic

writing that includes different types of experiences

writing that serves clear, real-life purposes

daily entries or at least several times a week that helps children work on writing 

Private journals including stories personal stories or special interests

written about any topic usually shared with teachers or others

journals that are responses to literature that has been read

a record of information that has been covered.

a child picked to read a piece of their literature

chair sat in by the "author of the day"

rhyming, triangle, cinquan, and diamante