Children can work on their extension project during this time. The books are sent home again in plastic bags with Post-it Notes. Again, I will tell the children something I want them to look for or to be ready to discuss during literature circles the following week. They should mark these areas with their Post-it Notes. Friday Finish up Reading and Writing Workshop, including their extension projects.
Children share their extension projects with the class.
On Fridays, I will introduce the book choices. Students will then select a book and bring it home to read over the weekend. The literature discussion groups will meet on Monday's and Tuesdays. Students will be expected to write about their books in their Reading Response Folders. In addition, some centers for the week will contain book extensions based on these books.