Today, we both registered to be online Pen Pals for a program called "In2Books." This online organization fosters a relationship between a student in grades 3-6 and the registered PenPal. As a Pen Pal, it is our responsibility to read 5 books along with the student throughout the academic year and discuss the books with the Pen Pal through online correspondence. In our e-letters, we will discuss the themes and topics of each book and encourage the student to not only answer our questions but also come up with discussion questions of their own. Similar to a book club, the conversations between the student and Pen Pal are designed to both enhance the understanding of the book as well as improve critical thinking skills. Pretty cool right?
Our first job is to write a "Getting To Know You Letter" to our Pen Pal, explaining a little bit about ourselves, sharing why we love to read, and some of our own personal experiences with reading. After the student writes back, we will start reading our first book together. Future blogs will incorporate our conversations with the students. We are so excited to help children around the United States discover a passion for reading. While it may be difficult to balance letter deadlines in college, we are sure it will be worth it when we see our students become passionate in the subject matter and become more experienced readers. More to follow!
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