Read:

• The book Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree

Write:

• As you are reading, write down any sentences or paragraphs that you like or have special meaning to you in your journal.
• Pay attention to any words or phrases that you don't understand and write them in your journal. Look up the meanings of these words.

Vocabulary:

While you are reading, look for the following words. Write them in your notebook and use a dictionary to find the definitions.

• glistening
• magnificent
• splendid
• delighted
• straightaway
• drowsily
• scampered
• frolicking

Spelling and Grammar:

• Pick a passage from the reading that you like. Write it in your journal.
• Be careful to punctuate and capitalize correctly and watch for spelling. If you make any errors, correct them.

Share your favorite passage in the comments below.