The first time I heard anything about Harry Potter was in the sixth grade. A boy in my class was lugging around a paperback copy of “The Philosopher’s Stone” (I refuse to utter the American translation “sorcerer’s”) and my classmates lightly mocked him for his choice of leisure reading. I was too busy leading my [...]
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Channeling Emily Dickinson
A few weeks ago, I was housebound all week. I do not exaggerate. I sprained my ankle on Halloween (a word to the wise, don’t go for a walk with your baby wearing Crocs), and had to spend the next few days with my foot as elevated and iced as possible. Then, as soon as [...]
Interviews
Interview with Pete Hautman
Fearless. Simple. Eloquent. Lasting. These are a few of the many glowing adjectives that have been used to describe Pete Hautman’s writing. He is the author of more than a dozen novels including, “Sweetblood,” National Book Award winner “Godless,” “Rash,” and “How to Steal a Car.” [...]
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The Writing Process Made Real
Students will read and reflect upon the writing process as it’s practiced by published authors. Students will reflect on their own writing process.
read a variety of texts both, fiction and non-fiction. [...]
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A Lesson on Body Image, (Non-)Fiction, & Point of View
Students will discuss a short story, “In the Spotlight,” and an essay, “Beautiful Trouble,” using critical reading skills, supporting their responses with in-text examples. Students will compare and contrast on several levels: a short story vs. an essay; two different perspectives [...]
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A Lesson on Imagery, Mood, Perspective
Students will read published poetry written by students close to their own ages. Students will compare and contrast two poems by the same author, focusing on imagery, mood, and perspective. Students will apply the techniques they have learned in class to write poems of their own.[...]
Poetry
One more treat from Jessy Randall
Not ready for Halloween to end? Neither are we! Here’s one last treat from Jessy Randall: Halloween We were supposed to be going out but your best friend held my hand on Halloween. He was a pirate. I was a gypsy. Between the two of us we had three hoop earrings. He took off his [...]
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