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Essentially M
Margaret E. Mooney
is an internationally renowned and
respected educator, author, and editor. Her editing skills have
enabled her to produce a vast array of books for
children and
for teachers.
Margaret spends many days each year in schools and classrooms
working with
students and teachers on the use of books and
strategies for successful
reading and writing. She has had a
profound and lasting impact on education.
With Essentially M your
students will learn about writing, editing, and
revision from the
expert.
Margaret E. Mooney is the author or co-author of:
A Book is a Present
A Matter of Balance
Caught in the Spell of Writing and Reading: Grade 3 and Beyond
Text Forms and Features
A few examples of the great features of this book are shown on
pages 52 and 53 (see this double-page spread. Click image to enlarge.)
On page 52 Margaret E. Mooney --
* Addresses the importance of writing every day
* Reveals how she makes this happen by structuring and
organizing her day/time
* Tells readers how she, too, a real writer, has to allow for
intrusion of other demands yet continue to strive to improve
On page 53
* The picture shows the many and various kinds of books
written by the author
* The text speaks to the challenges of choosing the right words
* It encourages readers with the message that it's ok if some
things never get published, just keep writing and honing
your skills
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Essentially M
by Margaret Mooney
FP Level S
Word Count 250+
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From Essentially M
pages 52-53
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On
the Slant
Jane Yolen,
who is known as the Hans Christian Andersen of America, is the author of
over 325 books, from picture books to poetry to nonfiction to fantasy novels
to historical novels, including How do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? Waking
Dragons, and Last Laughs: Animal Epitaphs. She is also a poet, a
teacher of writing and literature, and a reviewer of children’s literature.
Jane Yolen’s books and
stories have won many awards, including the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula
Awards, two Christopher Medals, the World Fantasy Award, three Mythopoeic
Fantasy Awards, the Golden Kite Award, the Jewish Book Award, and the
Association of Jewish Libraries Award. Six colleges and universities have
given her honorary doctorates for her body of work.
Author of
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Briar Rose
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Commander Toad
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The Devil's
Arithmetic
●Owl
Moon
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A Letter from
Phoenix Farm
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On the Slant
by Jane Yolen
FP Level T
Word Count 250+
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From On The Slant pages v-vi
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Out of the Dark
Nikki Grimes
is the recipient
of the 2006 NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Her
distinguished works include ALA Notable book award
What
is Goodbye?,
Jazmin's Notebook, Dark Sons,
and The Road to Paris
(Coretta Scott King Author Honor Books).
Creator of the popular
Meet Danitra Brown,
Ms. Grimes lives in Corona, California. Nikki Grimes does not consider
herself a bona fide storyteller, but, as she told an audience at the Library
of Congress, she is happy to own the title Poet. Born and raised in New York
City, Nikki began composing verse at the age of six and has been writing
ever since.
“I had to beat back a lot of darkness in my life to find my way
to the light–my pen was a secret weapon in that battle.”
Author of
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A Pocket Full of
Poems
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Bronx
Masquerade
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The Road
to Paris
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When Gorilla
Goes Walking
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Out of the Dark
by Nikki Grimes
FP Level W
Word Count 250+
$8.00
Item # 602
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From Out of the Dark pages 26-27
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Reflections
Ralph Fletcher
is a well-loved author of many valuable books,
including books about how to write in various genres. His books help
teachers
inspire students to become eager and proficient writers;
and his school
visits are a celebration of reading and writing. With
Reflections you can
have a visit from Ralph Fletcher in book form.
Read the transcript from the online discussion
Ralph Fletcher Sept 24-27, 2007
Ralph Fletcher is the author of:
Boy Writers: Reclaiming Their Voices
Fig Pudding
Flying Solo
How to Write Your Life Story
A few examples
of the great features of this book are shown on
pages 52 and 53 (see this double-page spread. Click image to enlarge.)
On page 28 Ralph Fletcher --
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Tells how he uses a notebook to record his inner feelings
and thoughts
* And it shows (rather than tells) an authentic example of this
On page 29
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Addresses the value of recording "sensory impressions,
odd things that happen, thoughts, dreams, and
reactions"
* The text notes the importance of revisiting, self-rejecting,
and selecting
* It tells how ideas or jottings can be the source of worth
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Reflections
by Ralph Fletcher
FP Level R
Word Count 250+
$8.00
Item # 600
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From Reflections pages 28-29
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