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Discussion Questions  This chapter contained several quotes concerning writing. Which one stood out the most for you? Why?

Respond to this claim: “When I think about my most reluctant writers, I realize they are the ones who don’t write fluently. They have trouble thinking of what to write, or how much to write, or they forget what they wanted to write. From my experiences- and from those of writers everywhere - the most important aspect of a notebook is that it allows students the practice of simply writing …in whatever form. Writing, writing, writing…”

As you read, did you find yourself thinking, “Yes, but…” to any of the ideas presented? If so, which ones?

What is one question that you’d like to ask Aimee Buckner about beginning to use writer’s notebooks? 