Sam and I drafted our vignettes. We used the pre-writing we had completed at the beginning of the week. After drafting, we talked about ways that we can improve the content and mechanics of our writing pieces. Sam will type the vignette and prepare a final copy to be turned in Tuesday for a grade. Sam was very happy with her vignette, and she did a very good job. We continued with the introduction and beginning reading of Sherman Alxee's THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN. We read the first chapter together, and answered the accompanying study guide questions. The study guide is not for a grade; it is an aide to give Sam's reading a focus and to provide a springboard for discussion. Sam likes the book so far and will read two more chapters for our next meeting.