Lewis, Pamela

"Offers an insightful, honest portrayal of Lewis's turbulent eleven-year relationship within the New York City public school system and her fight to survive in a profession that undervalued her worth and her understanding of how children of color learn best"--Back cover.

Contains lesson plans for teaching students how to use PowerPoint, covering narrative, descriptive, research, instructional, and persuasive writing as well as poetic composition, visualization, and graphic representation; offers teaching tips and extension ideas; and includes a CD-ROM with lesson templates and assessment resources.