Download or read book A Not So Typical Seventh Graders Story written by Tylia L. Flores and published by Tylia Flores. This book was released on 2024-05-01 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In A Not so typical 7th grader's story Austin Keller is now going into the seventh grade, still confused about whether he should be a writer and dealing with the fact that his parents may get divorced by the end of the year, he is at a crossroads in his life. After visiting the Ernest Hemingway museum with his grandfather Juancho, he is certain he should be a writer despite all of his challenges and obstacles with CP. According to Robert Penn Warren, “Real writers are those who want to write, need to write, have to write.”
Download or read book A Not So Typical Eighth Graders story written by Tylia L. Flores and published by Tylia Flores. This book was released on 2022-12-23 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Not So Typical Eighth Graders Story follows 13-year-old Austin Keller, a writer with Cerebral Palsy, who uses a wheelchair to get from place to place due to the obstacles he faces due to his condition. In addition to having Cerebral Palsy, his parents divorced because of his father's PTSD and alcoholism, which led to him being labeled an outcast at Plantation Middle School. A MacBook Pro gives him a sense of belonging for his 13th birthday and he is encouraged to join the school creative writing club, changing his life forever In this inspiring story, Austin Keller, an eighth-grader with cerebral palsy, shares his story that differs greatly from that of most eighth-graders. Austin uses a wheelchair to get around since he has cerebral palsy. Writing became his passion due to his disability Austin has been able to use writing as an outlet for his feelings and as a way to express himself. Through writing he has been able to share his experiences with others, something he wouldn't have been able to do without his disability. Writing has given Austin the opportunity to connect with and inspire people all over the world. He has been able to develop his own unique voice and style, and share his story with people who may not have been in a position to understand it in any other way. Through writing, he was able to express himself and gain self-confidence despite living with a disability. He used writing to express his thoughts and feelings about his experiences and to inspire others. In order to cope with living in a world where he is not understood, he entered the Youth Writers Competition. By entering the competition, he was able to share his story with others and have it validated, which helped boost his self-esteem. Participating in the competition also allowed him to connect with other people who have similar experiences and to find support and community.
Download or read book Seventh Grade vs the Galaxy written by Joshua S. Levy and published by Carolrhoda Books ®. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Percy Jackson meets Star Trek PSS 118 is just your typical school—except that it's a rickety old spaceship orbiting Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter. Jack's dad used to be the science teacher, until he got fired for tinkering with the ship. Now Jack just wants to get through the last day of school without anything else going wrong. But when the school is mysteriously attacked, Jack discovers that his dad has built humanity's first light-speed engine—and given Jack control of it. To save the ship, Jack catapults it hundreds of light-years away . . . and right into the clutches of the first aliens humans have ever seen. School hasn't just gotten out: it's gone clear across the galaxy. And now it's up to Jack and his friends to get everyone home. "[T]his middle-grade action-adventure space opera is just plain fun."—Booklist "A perfect bridge for readers looking for a Percy Jackson–esque work of science fiction."—School Library Journal
Download or read book Baseball in April and Other Stories written by Gary Soto and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1990 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mexican American author Gary Soto draws on his own experience of growing up in California's Central Valley in this finely crafted collection of eleven short stories that reveal big themes in the small events of daily life. Crooked teeth, ponytailed girls, embarrassing grandfathers, imposter Barbies, annoying brothers, Little League tryouts, and karate lessons weave the colorful fabric of Soto's world. The smart, tough, vulnerable kids in these stories are Latino, but their dreams and desires belong to all of us. Glossary of Spanish terms included. Awards: ALA Best Book for Young Adults, Booklist Editors' Choice, Horn Book Fanfare Selection, Judy Lopez Memorial Honor Book, Parenting Magazine's Reading Magic Award, John and Patricia Beatty Award
Download or read book My Seventh Grade Life in Tights written by Brooks Benjamin and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2016-04-12 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect book for kids who are fans of Dancing with the Stars: Juniors! Football hero. Ninja freestyler. It's seventh grade. Anything is possible. All Dillon wants is to be a real dancer. And if he wins a summer scholarship at Dance-Splosion, he’s on his way. The problem? His dad wants him to play football. And Dillon’s freestyle crew, the Dizzee Freekz, says that dance studios are for sellouts. His friends want Dillon to kill it at the audition—so he can turn around and tell the studio just how wrong their rules and creativity-strangling ways are. At first, Dillon’s willing to go along with his crew’s plan, even convincing one of the snobbiest girls at school to work with him on his technique. But as Dillon’s dancing improves, he wonders: what if studios aren’t the enemy? And what if he actually has a shot at winning the scholarship? Dillon’s life is about to get crazy . . . on and off the dance floor in this kid-friendly humorous debut by Brooks Benjamin. ** "I couldn't stop smiling. Equal parts hilarious and heartwarming, Dillon's journey to find his people and his place in the world will charm everyone lucky enough to come along for the ride."--Jessica Cluess, author of A Shadow Bright and Burning “A rollicking, big-hearted breakdance of a book. It’s a story about friendship that’s got all the moves: humor both sly and slapstick, a diverse cast of characters, and a winning narrator who’s trying to learn how to follow his heart, find the beat, and dance his pants right off.” —Kate Hattemer, author of The Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy
Download or read book A Not So Typical Adult written by Tylia L. Flores and published by Tylia Flores. This book was released on 2023-12-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Tylia Flores' book, A So Not Typical Adult, the series comes to a close. Now in his mid-20s, Austin explores his career as a disability activist who raises awareness for Cerebral Palsy. As well as being a published author, he has everything he could ever want. His community admires him for navigating adulthood as a single man with Cerebral Palsy, as well as managing relationships with co-workers, friends and family, despite finding his place in the dating world. In spite of the obstacles he faces, he seems to find his way in a whole new world as a person with Cerebral Palsy. Reflecting on everything he has gone through, he realizes everything happened for a reason. He also discovers that his disability is not a limitation but a source of strength. As a result, he learns to appreciate his journey and discovers new ways to fulfill his dreams. The people around him eventually become inspired by him. As Roy T. Bennett once said: “It doesn’t matter how many times you get knocked down. All that matters is you get up one more time than you were knocked down.”
Download or read book Common Core for the Not So Common Learner Grades 6 12 written by Andrea Honigsfeld and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2013-08-16 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers advice, tools, and strategies to build struggling learners' language skills.
Download or read book LGBTQAI Books for Children and Teens written by Christina Dorr and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2018-12-18 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a rich and varied body of literature for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, asexual/allied and intersexed young people, which can function as a mirror for LGBTQAI+ individuals and as a window for others. This resource for librarians who work with children and teens not only surveys the best in LGBTQAI+ lit but, just as importantly, offers guidance on how to share it in ways that encourage understanding and acceptance among parents, school administrators, and the wider community. Helping to fill a gap in serving this population, this guide discusses the path to marriage equality, how LGBTQAI+ terms have changed, and reasons to share LGBTQAI+ literature with all children;presents annotated entries for a cross-section of the best LGBTQAI+ lit and nonfiction for young children, middle year students, and teens, with discussion questions and tips;offers advice on sensitive issues such as starting conversations with young people, outreach to stakeholders, and dealing with objections and censorship head on; andideas for programming and marketing. This resource gives school librarians, children’s, and YA librarians the guidance and tools they need to confidently share these books with the patrons they support.
Download or read book The Giver written by Lois Lowry and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2014 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Giver, the 1994 Newbery Medal winner, has become one of the most influential novels of our time. The haunting story centers on twelve-year-old Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. This movie tie-in edition features cover art from the movie and exclusive Q&A with members of the cast, including Taylor Swift, Brenton Thwaites and Cameron Monaghan.
Download or read book Common Core for the Not So Common Learner Grades K 5 written by Maria G. Dove and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2013-03-08 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The strategies you need to teach common standards to diverse learners The elementary years are a critical opportunity to help students of all backgrounds meet the demands of the Common Core Standards. In this realistic, thorough book, Maria Dove and Andrea Honigsfeld show how to help every K-5 student, including English Learners, students with disabilities, speakers of nonstandard English, and other struggling learners, meet the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts (ELA). Educators will find an adaptable approach that ensures all students develop lasting language skills. This resource Familiarizes readers with each of the Common Core′s 32 ELA anchor standards Outlines the specific skills that students need to master each standard Presents a wealth of flexible teaching strategies and instructional tools aligned to each anchor standard Includes guidance on collaboration and co-teaching for student success Common Core for the Not-So-Common Learner is the standards-based ELA resource that elementary teachers have been waiting for! "Each anchor standard in all five domains is fully explained with practical, engaging activities that can add fun and learning to any classroom. Readers will feel supported and energized for the challenges ahead, with a toolkit for meeting the needs of all learners." —Elizabeth Gennosa, English/AIS Teacher Sagamore Middle School, Holtsville, NY "Here′s a resource that will make your teaching life easier and support those learners in your classroom who worry you the most." —Dolores Hennessy, Reading Specialist Hill and Plain School, New Milford, CT
Download or read book Normal Instructor and Teachers World written by and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Seventh Grade Weirdo written by Lee Wardlaw and published by . This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rob wants to start middle school with a brand new image: Normal. But that might be impossible. Because Rob comes from a much publicized, hugely embarrassing family of weirdos. And Rob fears some of their weirdness might just rub off on him... ..".very funny." Kirkus ..".[an] entertaining, sometimes touching story of self-realization..." School Library Journal ..".the story moves swiftly, the hero is likeable, and the themes of family solidarity and living...one's values are important and welcome." Booklist A Texas Lonestar Book Florida Sunshine State Young Reader Award
Download or read book Some Difficulties in Elementary School History written by Adelaide May Ayer and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Normal Instructor and Primary Plans written by and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 764 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Space Station Seventh Grade written by Jerry Spinelli and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now a seventh grader, Jason finds out the hard way just how different things are where ninth graders are the kings.
Download or read book Not Your Typical Dragon written by Dan Bar-el and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-02-07 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everybody knows your typical dragon breathes fire. But when Crispin tries to breathe fire on his seventh birthday, fire doesn't come out—only whipped cream! Each time Crispin tries to breathe fire, he ends up with Band-Aids marshmallows teddy bears? Crispin wonders if he’ll ever find his inner fire. But when a family emergency breaks out, it takes a little dragon with not-so-typical abilities to save the day. With wry humor and whimsical illustrations, Not Your Typical Dragon is the perfect story for any child who can't help feeling a little bit different.
Download or read book Educational Administration Supervision written by and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
