TXMomof4 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 My middle dd just turned 7 last week (the one who's birthday caused me such grief). We sat down to look at library books Sunday evening and there was one that an 11 yo girl had written and had bound, then donated to the library. It was an alright book, but dd was thrilled that it was handwritten and the girl had drawn her own pictures. She decided she wanted to write a book. She sat down that evening and yesterday morning and wrote the most fabulous story. She used correct grammar, punctuation (including quotes, commas, exclamation, question marks), she misspelled only the word Charities.....it was just amazing. We had sporadically done FLL last year but other than that no formal grammar or spelling. I am just in awe of what she was able to accomplish! It ended up being 4 8x11 pages with more than half of each page written. I just want to cry I'm so happy! Proof here that reading a LOT will give your kids a leg up on writing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 That's great! Are you going to bind it for her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 It's amazing what our dc are capable of isn't it? Good job mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 That's great! Are you going to bind it for her? I'm not sure how. I am thinking I'll have it laminated and spiral bound at kinkos, unless they offer me a better alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 That's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 What a lovely way to show what she knows. Way to support her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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