Diary of a wimpy kid

Kinney, J. (2007). Diary of a wimpy kid. New York: Amulet Books. Greg, the wimpy kid, records his middle school experiences, where he and his puny friend, Rowley, hope to survive the middle school years. When Rowley becomes popular, Greg tries to save their friendship. Lesson plans:7.(15) Writing/Literary Texts. Students write literary texts to express their ideas and feelings about real or imagined people, events, and ideas. Students are expected to: (A) write an imaginative story that: (i) sustains reader interest; (ii) includes well-paced action and an engaging story line; (iii) creates a specific, believable setting through the use of sensory details; (iv) develops interesting characters; and (v) uses a range of literary strategies and devices to enhance the style and tone After reading the book, the students will write their own diary of a... Students will choose something to write about and create a cover after writing the story.