Explore the Classroom

Elizabeth Rudicill

1. Where are dictionaries and thesauruses located in the classroom? Write down the definition of idiom and then find a similar word in the thesaurus.

2. List three other books located in this area.

3. What type of books are these?

4. Where is the list located that tells what books are available to be borrowed from the classroom library?

5. What does the poster in the class library say about checking out books?

6. Where do you put checkout cards from the books available in the class library?

7. Look at the class library and write down two books that look interesting to you?

8. Where are peer review forms found?

9. Where is the Writer’s Reference Box?

10. What is inside this box?

11. Find the Writer’s Inc book and find the list of traits of effective writing. Look over book and write down something else you find interesting or helpful.