Dear Friends: As of Fall 2004 the Greater Phoenix Area Writing Project has been discontinued. This website will be maintained for a time on a limited basis for informational purposes and so that you are able to access the resources provided. All the best to you in your teaching. Monday, June 23, 2003 GPAWP 2003 Summer Institute Web Diary "The Best Birthday Party Ever!"

Amy Guttierez Frye Sevilla Primary School Phoenix, AZ Presentation Title: "The Best Birthday Party Ever!" Grade Level(s): 3-5 Book(s) used: Some Birthday! by Patricia Polacco Other Resources: "Five Senses" Chart [PDF] 86.3KB Presentation Description: Students write in their journals about their best birthday party after reading Some Birthday! Then they use a "Five Senses" Chart to describe two items from their birthday party. This chart is used to help generate specific and precise word choice. Note: If you don't see a Navigation Bar on this page, please click here, then click on GPAWP Summer Diary to get back to this page. Back to Web Diary Updated: December 8, 2005