Letters About Literature is writing contest for students in grades 4-12. In its 25th year , it is sponsored by the Library of Congress and Dollar General.
This is a reflective letter writing competition whereby students write to an author about their feelings about a book and how they feel the book has changed their view of themselves or their world. The students will share specific details about the book and their reaction to it.
More information about the contest can be found at read.gov/letters. There is a webinar for educators and details about the contest. Check your state for deadline specifics.
Link:
http://www.read.gov/letters/
Teachers lesson plan for writing letters:
http://www.read.gov/documents/LAL-Teaching-Guide-REVISED.pdf
This is a reflective letter writing competition whereby students write to an author about their feelings about a book and how they feel the book has changed their view of themselves or their world. The students will share specific details about the book and their reaction to it.
More information about the contest can be found at read.gov/letters. There is a webinar for educators and details about the contest. Check your state for deadline specifics.
Link:
http://www.read.gov/letters/
Teachers lesson plan for writing letters:
http://www.read.gov/documents/LAL-Teaching-Guide-REVISED.pdf
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