Writing with a purpose!

For the last week, we have been writing our own Pourquoi Tales. This is a school-wide project as part of the AAA program. Every class will publish a collection of Pourquoi Tales in a hardcover book. The books will be stored in the school library so that all students will have the opportunity to withdraw the books at any time. We will also be working with a local artist, Mrs. Kulyk, to create tiles to illustrate our writing. These tiles will be showcased in a permanent display in our school.

Today, I showed another awesome way we can write with a purpose . . . The Winnipeg Jets is once again holding their "Reading Takes Flight" contest. As a class, we will submit a letter explaining why OUR class should win the opportunity to welcome a Jets player to visit and read to us during "I Love to Read Month" (which is February). I have entered this contest twice before, and am crossing my fingers that the third time is the charm!