Books

Email Correspondence

 

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From: R.N.

To: Pam Gentry

cc: R.D.

Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2004 5:32 PM

Subject: Re: books for N family

 

Dear Pam and R

 

Thank you so much for the books that have been sent. We picked them up today from the Post Office. The box was a little broken but still in the post bag, so everything was together.

 

Both of the kids are very excited by all the new books and have spent the last hour going over them. M’s favourite at the moment is “ Making it work - Flight” and is convinced that we will not be able to get his head out of it. E’s favourites are “the feeling book” ‘Harold and the purple crayon’ and “the moving book”, ‘Marty and the Long-Necked Giraffe’. We anticipate some very happy hours enjoying them all. I will also send a letter of thanks to the book store that has donated them. They are a great blessing.

 

Thank you for blessing us in this way

R and K. , M and E.

 

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From: Pam Gentry

To: R.N.

Sent:

Subject: books for N. Family

 

Dear R- So glad that the books got there and that they are meeting a felt need. .... you could turn this into a mini-writing opportunity :-)  Had you thought about taking some dictation from the kids (or having them write themselves, if they are keen) about the books that they are reading and include it in your letter.  (hint, hint) One of the challenges you are facing in developing their literacy skills in such an isolated situation is finding meaningful reasons/ways for them to interact with written English.

 

Have fun!

Pam