“Choose whatever box you like, Mike. Just don’t put me in one, son. Believe me, I won’t fit.” ― Nikki Grimes, Bronx Masquerade Named a Coretta Scott King Honor Book as well as an ALA Notable Book, this touching collection of 13 poems about two African American girls named Zuri Jackson and Danitra Brown, is…
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Visiting a Boise State Writing Class: Creative Writing Lesson Plan, Tuesday 7/9/13
Today, we will visit David Scott’s English 101 Class. Thyis is a chance for you to experience how a college writing class goes; the ins-and-outs, the tone, demands, and general feel. Here is a description of the course we are visiting: English 101: Introduction to College Writing Statement of Mission and Course Goals Recent research…
10th and 11th Grade Creative Writing Syllabus
High School students need teachers who encourage self-confidence and who help them develop an honest writing voice. They also need to hone their skills in proofreading, revision, and correct word and style usage, according to Creative Writing Handbook by Jay Amberg and Mark Larson. Here is a syllabus that I will use this summer: Course Description: …
#beatcoachpete could be the biggest field ever #photo
Off they go to #beatcoachpete could be the biggest field ever. twitter.com/JCorrKTVB/stat… — Justin Corr (@JCorrKTVB) April 13, 2013 I’m heading over to the finish line. How many people will Beat Coach Pete this year? #beatcoachpete — YoungPeoplesPavilion (@Young_Pavilion) April 13, 2013
Liveblog: Follow the Beat Coach Pete Race Here!
by Michael Strickland “The Book Bear” It is rainy in Boise, but that hasn’t stopped people from marching in for this race. A representative from Boise State university recreation services just confirmed to me that 2,200 people have registered. I’m here and will be doing a Liveblog. My posts will be on our Twitter account….
Red Robin will donate 10 percent of sales to “Beat Coach Pete” Scholarship Run/Walk
In anticipation of the Beat Coach Pete Scholarship Run/Walk, Red Robin and Boise State Recreation Services will host a Red Robin Fun’Raiser on Tuesday, April 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. Participants need only show a coupon, available to print here: Beat Coach Pete – Red Robin coupon – Idaho Press-Tribune. Red Robin will donate…
Young People’s Pavilion to Serve as Official Liveblog for Beat Coach Pete Race
by Michael Strickland “The Book Bear” BOISE, ID: Alain Rodrigue, Associate Director of Recreational Sports at Boise State University, announced that YOUNG PEOPLE’S PAVILION will be the official blog of the Beat Coach Pete Scholarship Run/Walk. We will be updating you with facts, opportunities to give, restaurant promotions and donations, and other colorful commentary before,…
Young People’s Pavilion – P is for Potato: An Idaho Alphabet (Discover America State by State)
By The Book Bear I first met Stan “The Bookman” Steiner at a reading conference many years ago. He was dubbed “The Bookman” by his students because of his vast knowledge of children’s literature. That is why I was very pleased to see that the acclaimed Discover America State by State series continued with his…
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