Overarching

Topical

Why are books important?

Why is it important to apply reading strategies while reading different genres?

What are my strengths as reader and writer and how can I improve?

What are the benefits for readers and writers to engage in collaborative conversations about text and their own writing?

Is a process for writing important? Why or why not?

What purposes can reading and writing serve?

How does a writer’s choice of words impact the audiences’ experience?

What can I learn about the world by reading fiction and nonfiction?

What are the characteristics of an author? (Eve Bunting)

How does the knowledge about an author’s personal experiences impact the reading and interpretation of their work? (Eve Bunting)

Can I learn to improve as a reader and writer from an established writer? (Eve Bunting)

How does a writer’s use of figurative language impact meaning? (Eve Bunting)