Rosa la Bayamesa was a freed slave who dedicated her life to healing ill and wounded people during multiple revolutions in Cuba from 1868 - 1902. She Rosa la Bayamesa was a freed slave who dedicated her life to healing ill and wounded people during multiple revolutions in Cuba from 1868 - 1902. She used "green healing," the knowledge of natural remedies. Her lack of loyalty to Spain led to a bounty on her head, but she still treated many wounded Spanish. A short and accessible look at Cuba's history.
High School. Best read of the summer. Cash and Delaney grew up with mothers addicted to drugs- but Cash has his grandparents. Delaney has Cash— and a High School. Best read of the summer. Cash and Delaney grew up with mothers addicted to drugs- but Cash has his grandparents. Delaney has Cash— and a wicked smart mind. When Delaney and Cash make a scientific discovery, they are offered a chance to escape Sawyer, Tennessee for a chance to better their lives at a boarding school in New England. Delaney won’t go without Cash, but Cash will leave with a steep price. His PawPaw is dying and he’s afraid of losing him and disappointing him all at the same time. Plus, a kid like him doesn’t belong in a hoity-toity place that houses wealthy students from around the world, including children of business moguls and diplomats.
Zetners writing is - poetic. As Cash harnesses his gift of writing, we see it emerge in his thoughts and stories. Many themes in this book: loss, identity, self-worth, family, friendship, honor and courage. Beautifully written....more
Grades 9-12. Novel in verse. Moth has been flying aimlessly since a car crash left the rest of her family dead. She moves in with her aunt, who deals Grades 9-12. Novel in verse. Moth has been flying aimlessly since a car crash left the rest of her family dead. She moves in with her aunt, who deals with grief in a totally different way. Two days before summer break, a new kid shows up at school. He's mysterious and sad and has problems of his own-- abused by his step-father. The two of them decide to take a road trip back to the Dine reservation where Sini is from. Along the way the two of them find many parallels between their cultures and their lives... maybe even love....more
Everyone. Poems about recognizing the beauty around you and being thankful for the good things in life. This anthology includes many different types oEveryone. Poems about recognizing the beauty around you and being thankful for the good things in life. This anthology includes many different types of poems and literary devices. I think my favorite was called Grati-dude. Every school library needs this book!...more
Grades 5-8? Written in verse. I chose this book because I thought it was going to be about a family that lived in New York during 9-11.
Instead, it isGrades 5-8? Written in verse. I chose this book because I thought it was going to be about a family that lived in New York during 9-11.
Instead, it is about a girl who moves with her expectant mother to Japan to live in her father's childhood home with her grandparents. Her Japanese Grandparents are dour and simple compared to her American grandparents. I never understood why they didn't live with the mother's parents in California. Seems like an easier solution for everyone. But it did provide insight into Japanese culture and relationships between generations.
It is a story of an American abroad-- trying to fit in being half American and half Japanese. Adjusting to cultural differences. Being tight with money. Coming of age and realizing the adults around you make mistakes, too. Really nothing to do with New York or 9-11 except that is where the family was originally from. I might have liked the book better if I hadn't had certain preconceptions....more
Grades 1-3. Great mentor text for writing haiku poetry. Have students research an animal (or other topic) and then write a poem about it. Students leaGrades 1-3. Great mentor text for writing haiku poetry. Have students research an animal (or other topic) and then write a poem about it. Students learn syllables and dig into their vocabulary. Display in the hallway and other students can lift the poem to reveal the answer!...more
Grades 2-5. What is poetry? Great mentor text for encouraging students to notice their environment and look for inspiration around them. What is beautGrades 2-5. What is poetry? Great mentor text for encouraging students to notice their environment and look for inspiration around them. What is beautiful or interesting? How would you describe it--how it looks, how it makes you feel?...more
Grades K-5. I don't get it. It might be good for discussion, though. A very silly poem with a famous illustrator.Grades K-5. I don't get it. It might be good for discussion, though. A very silly poem with a famous illustrator....more
Grades 2-5. Great mentor text for poetry unit. Defines simile and metaphor, shows concrete, haiku, and acrostic forms. Defines poetry and gives ideas Grades 2-5. Great mentor text for poetry unit. Defines simile and metaphor, shows concrete, haiku, and acrostic forms. Defines poetry and gives ideas for writing poems. Great book for a mini-lesson or writers workshop....more
Grades 5-9. Wow. This book blew me away. It will certainly win this year's Coretta Scott King Award. I hope it also wins Newbery.
In beautiful free verGrades 5-9. Wow. This book blew me away. It will certainly win this year's Coretta Scott King Award. I hope it also wins Newbery.
In beautiful free verse, Jacqueline Woodson paints a picture of her childhood. Moving to South Carolina from Ohio in the late 60s when equal rights were law but not practice. Being raised a few years by her grandparents. Moving from a small town again-- to New York City. Births. Deaths. And throughout this, the self-realization that writing is what really brings meaning to her life. Upbeat and inspiring and a unique offering....more
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