This month we’ve explored the concept of “Finding Your Voice” from a variety of different angles. We’ve looked at voice as an expression of talents, strengths, dreams, hopes. We’ve celebrated the role of good books in encouraging children to embrace a diversity of voices. Voice can also be thought of as that sometimes, indefinable quality… Read more »
October 2010
Lessons in Discovery of Voice
The downloadable writing lessons attached to this post are samples of Lessons in the Discovery of Voice found in Ruth Culham’s incredible 6 + 1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide, Grades 3 and Up. Culham defines ‘voice’ as being the literary trait that “is the soul of the piece. It’s what makes the writer’s… Read more »
Take Time to Listen
“Take time to listen and talk about the voices of earth and what they mean – the majestic voice of thunder, the winds, the sound of surf or flowing streams.” Rachel Carson Rachel Carson’s voice was heard by President John F. Kennedy when he read her book, SILENT SPRING. The President became aware of the… Read more »
Voice and the Power of Words
Exploring new things, finding out who you are and who you were meant to be, being true to the you that is you. All these are part of unlocking one’s voice. Each of this week’s books shines a light on voice and the power of words. LOVE THAT DOG by Sharon Creech When LOVE THAT… Read more »
Love That Dog, Find Your Voice
Help children experience the power of voice and introduce them to amazing poets by reading Sharon Creech’s LOVE THAT DOG. Then follow up the Read-Aloud with one or more of the activities suggested at the links below. Northern Nevada Writing Project (NNWP) consultant, Dena Harrison, has written the following TEACHER’S GUIDE which uses Love That… Read more »
Welcome to ReaderKidZ, October 2010!
Shouting out. Finding your voice. The rich cacophony of languages, sounds, music heard in a vibrant multicultural community. This month, ReaderKidZ celebrates the role of books in encouraging children to embrace a diversity of voices, and make themselves heard. In HOLLER LOUDLY, well-known author Cynthia Leitich Smith tells the rollicking tall tale of a boy who… Read more »
Welcome Special Guest, Tami Lewis Brown!
SOAR, ELINOR! by Tami Lewis Brown, illustrated by Franςois Roca is the amazing story of pilot Elinor Smith’s daredevil 1928 flight beneath all four bridges crossing New York’s East River: the Brooklyn, the Manhattan, the Williamsburg, and the Queensboro. “On Sunday, October 21st, 1928, Elinor slipped on her lucky sneakers and a red leather jacket…… Read more »
