Fletcher, Ralph J

A collection of ideas and resources designed to help writing teachers bring out their students' natural ability to play with words, with discussions of commonly-used language play and craft lessons for the classroom.

". . . picture book featuring the true story of Kaavan the elephant, his unlikely bond with musician Cher, and his rescue by veterinarian and animal rights activist Dr. Amir Khalil"--Provided by publisher.

"Captures the boyhood years of the twelve-year-old [author] in relatable episodes of everyday triumphs and disappointments"--Provided by publisher.

Rachel, having chosen to be mute following the sudden death of a classmate, shares responsibility with the other sixth-graders who decide not to report that the substitute teacher failed to show up.

Discusses the various kinds of things to keep in a writer's notebook--seed ideas, mind pictures, lists, memories, samples of other writers' work--and why.

Provides children with practical advice on how to write poems.

Cliff describes the excitement, conflict, and sudden tragedy experienced by his large and boisterous family during his eleventh year.

Ralph loves growing up in Marshfield but learns that life is full of adventures and changes.

Contains twenty-four mentor texts for writing teachers with "Writer's Notes" for students, including stories, memoir, essays, poems, and novel excerpts, and discussing decision-making for authors, and other related topics.

Contains a collection of poems for children who are interested in writing, and includes verse that explores the nature of the creative process.