Welcome back! Discuss graded journal entries. Review samples of entries to reinforce expectations in future writing. HW: Write 3/4 page journal entry connecting your literature circle book to the following quote from The Book Thief : "Words are Life, Liesel." First talk about what the quote means, and then how it is relevant to your particular book. What do words mean to the characters in your story? How can they change your character's life? Here is a link to movie trailer shown in class to help you with this prompt.