Here is a presentation I made to help me introduce the concept of Magic Realism at Young Writers Camp. Feel free to use it, and all images and links should either go directly to the source, or have enough information to identify the source. Please also give appropriate credit to sources if you use this–it’s…
T’was the first day back from a two-week vay-cay. All the punkin’ heads were reading their books. Ms. M. notices A. leafing a little too quickly through his and questions his actions. A. replies, “I’m looking for a hyphenated modifier.” And he was! It’s a good day when one of your little turtle doves learns…
Today’s story is not a silly one, it’s a method I use in class that is successful more often than it is not. A key to the success of any caped teacher is giving the students choices–enough choice to feel they are in control of their learning. I use these reading project cards to do…
We are reading the book Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. In it, Miss Franny Block tells the story of Littmus W. Block, who created the Littmus Lozenge. The Littmus Lozenge has a secret ingredient–sorrow. Opal and Amanda share their great sadnesses with Miss Franny Block. I asked the class to write down their great…
Wear The Cape 