American author Théodore Geisel (famously known as Dr. Seuss) wrote it best: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you go.” This packet takes students through the literary elements and how to journal on each one with examples. I use the slides to introduce the "Journaling Concept" to the class. This will take some time, however, once they get it, the Independent Reading Program runs itself. There is a question answer section that I