On Monday we will have a quiz with 50 multiple choice questions. The quiz is found at: http://quizstar.4teachers.org/ Quiz topics will include: The Fall of the House of Usher: See The Fall of the House of Usher, by Edgar Allen Poe. Elements of a Short Story: See Short Story Elements. Plot, characters, and literary devices…
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Creative Writing Lesson Plan – Tuesday 6/11/13
Nice job yesterday. I really enjoyed meeting all of you and was impressed by the way you exhibited seriousness about this class and about your writing. Keep up that attitude and we will have a very fruitful summer session. REMINDERS: No electronic devices in class. There will be a quiz in class on Wednesday on…
BEA to Host Star Wars Reads Day Celebration at North America’s Largest Annual Book Convention
“Power Readers” to Participate in BookExpo America on Saturday, June 1st, 2013 For youngsters (as well as seasoned fans!) there will be a Star Wars Reads Day Celebration on BEA’s Uptown Stage featuring a trivia contest as well as signings by Star Wars authors and giveaways. Additionally, many other authors will be participating in BEA’s…
Independent Film Producer Jim Lemley Highlights Magic, Improvisation and Death at University of Idaho Commencement
Independent film producer Jim Lemley added a little razzle-dazzle to the University of Idaho commencement ceremony and encouraged graduates to worry less about figuring everything out right away. “Contrary to what my grey hair might suggest, I definitely do not have life figured out…but the one thing I’ve learned is that’s OK,” said Lemley. “Life…
Please Support This site by Shopping at Young Peoples Pavilion’s Children’s Book Store
Young People’s Pavilion is a labor of love, designed to support children’s and young adult authors and to share resources to promote literacy. Please consider making your next book or any other amazon.com purchase by visiting our store or by clicking through one of our links. Thanks a bunch! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What Do You Do With…
Children’s Books that Build Character
A column called A bicycle for a little girl had me thinking about its connections to children’s literature, reading and learning. “Aren’t you the little girl who is always in here looking at bikes?” Emily nodded. “Is this going to be your bike?” Again she nodded. He smiled and turned to me, “You know, the…
Liveblog: Benefit Concert at Rembrandts Coffee House Supports “Buckle Up for Bobby”
LIVE: 8:37 p.m. I just won Basket #1 outside in the raffle. LIVE: 8:35 p.m. A check for $500 was just presented by the Grotto Group. LIVE: 8:25 p.m. The Kimberly Trip is playing a song from Napolean Dynamite. LIVE: 8:20 p.m. Mark Robert Nielebeck just announced that the silent auction is about to close….
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