Let's Get Writing!
Setting Up an Interview
In the book, Leigh's teacher has him write to an author asking interview questions. Leigh writes to Mr. Henshaw for this activity. The questions Leigh asks are to help him become a better writer and get to know Mr. Henshaw. Your task is to create an interview.
Where Would You Go?
Leigh's dad travels all over the country in his rig. Sometimes he sends Leigh postcards of where he has been and what he has seen. Mr. Henshaw also sends Leigh postcards from where he lives and places that he visits. Your task is to design your own postcard.
Ready, Set, Secure
Leigh has a problem with people stealing part of his lunch everyday. To find out who the theif is and keep them from stealing his lunch, Leigh designs a security system for his lunch box. Your task is to create a security system of your own to protect your own mailbox from thieves.
Organization Activity
Dear...
Throughout the whole book we see Leigh writing letters to Mr. Henshaw. We get everything through Leighs point of view and we always know what he is think. Your task is to write a letter to Leigh as someone else.
In the book, Leigh's teacher has him write to an author asking interview questions. Leigh writes to Mr. Henshaw for this activity. The questions Leigh asks are to help him become a better writer and get to know Mr. Henshaw. Your task is to create an interview.
Where Would You Go?
Leigh's dad travels all over the country in his rig. Sometimes he sends Leigh postcards of where he has been and what he has seen. Mr. Henshaw also sends Leigh postcards from where he lives and places that he visits. Your task is to design your own postcard.
Ready, Set, Secure
Leigh has a problem with people stealing part of his lunch everyday. To find out who the theif is and keep them from stealing his lunch, Leigh designs a security system for his lunch box. Your task is to create a security system of your own to protect your own mailbox from thieves.
Organization Activity
Dear...
Throughout the whole book we see Leigh writing letters to Mr. Henshaw. We get everything through Leighs point of view and we always know what he is think. Your task is to write a letter to Leigh as someone else.