Download or read book Dear Canada Pieces of the Past written by Carol Matas and published by Scholastic Canada. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young Jewish girl recounts her experiences during a horrifying time in recent history. As Rose begins her diary, she is in her third home since coming to Winnipeg. Traumatized by her experiences in the Holocaust, she struggles to connect with others, and above all, to trust again. When her new guardian, Saul, tries to get Rose to deal with what happened to her during the war, she begins writing in her diary about how she survived the murder of the Jews in Poland by going into hiding. Memories of herself and her mother being taken in by those willing to risk sheltering Jews, moving from place to place, being constantly on the run to escape capture, begin to flood her diary pages. Recalling those harrowing days, includingwhen they stumbled on a resistance cell deep in the forest and lived underground in filthy conditions, begins to take its toll on Rose. As she delves deeper into her past, she is haunted by the most terrifying memory of all. Will she find the courage to bear witness to her mother's ultimate sacrifice?
Download or read book The Little Bee Charmer of Henrietta Street written by Sarah Webb and published by The O'Brien Press Ltd. This book was released on 2021-09-20 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dublin 1911 When Eliza Kane and her brother Jonty move from the leafy suburbs of Rathmines to a tenement flat on Henrietta Street they are in for a shock. Pigs and ponies in the yard, rats in the hallways and cockroaches or 'clocks' underfoot! When they meet their new neighbour, Annie, a kind and practical teenager and her brothers, and a travelling circus comes to town, offering them both jobs, helping Madam Ada, the bee charmer, and Albert the dog trainer, things start to look up. When a tragedy happens in the tenements, Eliza, Jonty and their new friends spring into action. A tale of family, friendship and finding a new home, with touch of magical bees!
Download or read book Kid Writing written by Eileen G. Feldgus and published by Wight Group/McGraw Hill. This book was released on 2002-01-28 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turn children who don't know the alphabet into fluent, proficient, and confident writers! Kid Writing invites you into classrooms that integrate phonics instruction across the curriculum and throughout the school day. Kindergartners through second-graders, as well as preschoolers, second-language learners, and special education students, flourish in this program. Once you've witnessed the success of this approach and have seen the techniques, you'll be ready to try it yourself. 192 pages.
Download or read book Fire Star The written by A.L. Tait and published by Random House Australia. This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A maid with a plan. A squire with a secret. A missing jewel. A kingdom in turmoil. Maven and Reeve have three days to solve the mystery of the Fire Star. If they don't, they'll lose everything. This could be a complete disaster or the beginning of a friendship.
Download or read book Real World Writing Activities for Today s Kids Ages 6 7 written by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Real-world writing happens when there is a reason to write. Help students explore real-world purposes for writing with activities that demonstrate thoughtful and effective writing strategies. The real-world topics are designed to fit seamlessly into any writing program and include letters, journal entries, product opinions, advertisements, directions, interviews, and more! Units are designed to fit into a weekly lesson plan and include: - A teacher overview page that describes the purpose of the format and how to introduce it - A writing sample to model each skill - A graphic organizer to organize and plan prewriting - Two writing tasks with a response pages to practice each format - An extension activity that prompts students to relate the writing to their own lives Each unit includes four unique and scaffolded writing assignments for beginning writers and more experienced writers. The 24 writing units within each book focus on six common writing purposes: - Self-expression - Information - Evaluation - Inquiry - Analysis - Persuasion Two assessment rubrics for formal and informal writing are included to help students remember effective writing strategies. Some writing topics for grades 1-2 include: - Friendly letter - Thank-you note - Invitation - Directions - Food opinion - Products - Family interview - Internet search - Advertisement - Presentation - Feedback Answers will vary
Download or read book Writing Picture Books written by Ann Whitford Paul and published by Writer's Digest Books. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writers will learn the writing and revision process that will lead them to creating more salable picture book manuscripts. It covers researching the picture books market, creating characters, point of view, plotting, tips on writing rhyme and more, all the lessons writers need to write great and appealing picture books.
Download or read book Creative Writing for Kids 1 written by Amanda J Harrington and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-07-07 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book in the popular Creative Writing for Kids series is full of great activities and tasks for children of all abilities. From funny stories to comic strips, unique poems and story projects, Creative Writing for Kids helps children rediscover the joy of creating their own worlds, without it feeling like school.
Download or read book Getting Kids to Write eBook written by Greta Barclay Lipson and published by Lorenz Educational Press. This book was released on 2000-03-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make it easy and fun for your students to write with these imaginative activities. Includes examples of writing for suggested topics, ideas for discussion, ways to encourage ongoing student-generated ideas, a wide range of writing opportunities in all genres from fiction to nonfiction and more.
Download or read book How to Make a Million Writing for Kids written by Carole Marsh and published by Carole Marsh Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Creative Writing for Kids written by Amanda J. Harrington and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-06 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All too often, children are put off creative writing by feeling they have to do it right. Creativity comes in lots of different packages, and not just the ones marked with a red tick or a gold star! This book comes from original exercises and activities created especially for one-to-one lessons, creative writing groups, school visits and for home educated children. The focus is on fun and creative thinking, so that literacy and writing skills happen more naturally, without it feeling like work. The age range for all the books in the Creative Writing for Kids range is 7-14, depending on ability. Lots of exercises can be expanded to suit keen writers and adapted for reluctant learners and special needs students.
Download or read book Creative Writing for Kids volumes 1 4 written by Amanda J Harrington and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-01-27 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This complete set of the Creative Writing for Kids series brings together four very distinct books, each with their own personality and overall theme. Creative Writing for Kids 1 is full of story starters, mini-stories, plans, comic strips and picture starters which are a good place to start with creative writing. Creative Writing for Kids 2 also has lots of fun story starters and ideas but also includes longer length activities which help children to work on more in-depth writing without being overwhelmed. Creative Writing for Kids 3: Winter Tales uses the themes of Winter, holidays, seasonal fun and familiar but exciting ideas to help children think and write creatively. Once upon a story... uses magical and fantastical ideas and imagery to encourage children to create their own stories about lands full of wizards and witches, goblins and giants. Both Winter Tales and Once upon a story... include longer projects as well as story starters and picture-based activities.
Download or read book Creative Writing for Kids vol 1 2 written by Amanda J Harrington and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creativity comes in lots of different packages, and not just the ones marked with a red tick or a gold star! Creative Writing for Kids helps children relax and have fun with creative writing. All the work in the Creative Writing for Kids series has been used in classrooms, workshops, private classes and individual one-to-one lessons, as well as by children working independently at home. The exercises in this book are suitable for ages 7-14. The work includes activities that can be adapted for different abilities, as well as more advanced exercises for budding authors and poets
Download or read book Kids Creative Writing Prompts written by Prompts by Hallows and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-28 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kickstart your childs imagination with these fun story starters. With over 120 fun and unique creative writing prompts, kids will have no trouble kicking their imagination into high gear. Leave writer's block and blank-page anxiety behind! Whether you write funny stories, scary stories, or something else entirely, you'll find dozens of ideas and inspiration to get you started.If you're having trouble getting started on a story, if you're feeling frustrated, or just looking for a new idea to help kickstart your creative engine, this book is for you. Kids Creative Writing Prompt Journal is perfect for: Kids or young at heart Someone who wants daily writing prompts Gifts for children who love to write or kids who need a gentle push to write more Anyone who wants to ignite creativity and improve writing Fun and unique creative writing prompts kids will love Improve writing skills Over 120 writing prompts
Download or read book Let s Write about It written by Shanetta Oliver and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-12-21 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creative journal for kids to use their imagination and improve their writing skills. Great gift for the reluctant writer or the excited writer who has run out of ideas to write about. Forty-five creative writing prompts with lined pages allow for plenty of space to jot down ideas and write exciting endings to these story starters. Writing Prompts for Kids- 45 Creative Writing Prompts for Kids- Fully Lined and Ruled Journal- Story Starters for reluctant writers and those who were born to write (but ran out of ideas)- Writing Prompts for kids to help them to increase creativity and develop writing skills
Download or read book 99 Ways to Get Kids to Love Writing written by Mary Leonhardt and published by Crown. This book was released on 2010-07-07 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strong writing skills are essential for success in school, college, and on the job. In 99 Ways to Get Kids to Love Writing, educator Mary Leonhardt provides parents with practical, easy-to-follow tips on how to teach their children the fundamentals of writing and make it fun for them at the same time. Here are just a few of her nuggets of advice: ¸ Always be encouraging about your children's writing. ¸ Don't worry about teaching grammar to kids when they are just beginning to write. Most grammar knowledge is acquired rather than directly learned. ¸ Provide plenty of writing material. ¸ Encourage your preschool children to dictate stories to you. Leonhardt follows up with 10 Easy Ways to Teach Them Grammar, essential tools for all budding writers.
Download or read book Kids Write written by Rebecca Olien and published by Ideals Publications. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to writing all types of creative stories.
Download or read book Kids Have All the Write Stuff written by Robert W. Maloy and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can open up a world of imagination and learning for children when you encourage the expression of ideas through writing. Kids Have All the Write Stuff: Revised and Updated for a Digital Age shows you how to support children's development as confident writers and communicators, offering hundreds of creative ways to integrate writing into the lives of toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school students-whether at home or at school. You'll discover: - how to implement writing as a part of daily life with family and friends; - processes and invitations fit for young writers; - strategies for connecting writing to math and coding; - writing materials and technologies; and - creative and practical writing ideas, from fiction, nonfiction, and videos to blogs and emails. In order to connect writing to today's digital revolution, veteran educators Sharon A. Edwards, Robert W. Maloy, and Torrey Trust reveal how digital tools can inspire children to write, and a helpful companion website brings together a range of resources and technologies. This essential book offers enjoyment and inspiration to young writers!
