In Module 4 of the Arts & Letters curriculum for third grade, focused on “Artists Make Art,” a response notebook serves as a dedicated space for students to engage with texts and express their understanding of artistic ideas and processes. Throughout the module, students use the notebook to respond to readings about different artists, styles, and techniques while completing learning tasks that connect art to personal expression. Entries may include describing how artists use color and materials, comparing different art forms, or reflecting on the purpose of art in communities. This ongoing practice supports students in organizing their thoughts, citing evidence from texts, and developing their writing across informative, narrative, and opinion pieces. The response notebook also encourages creativity and critical thinking, helping students make meaningful connections between what they read and how artists create and communicate through their work.