The Cabinet of Wonders – by Marie Rutkoski
The Cabinet of Wonders is a great book about a young girl named Petra. Petra lives in Prague with her father who is incredibly talented with metal. He creates amazing things with these metals, including a spider who can walk and talk and becomes Petra’s great friend.
Since Petra’s father, Mikal Kronos, is so great with metal, the Prince of Bohemia asks Mikal to meet with him and build and extremely powerful clock. So, Mr. Kronos travels to Bohemia, and when he returns, his family finds the disturbing thing that the prince has done to him-the prince has taken his eyes! The Prince took the eyes because he thought that if he, himself, wore the eyes, he would become just as smart as Mikal. Petra becomes furious at the Prince and wants to help her father. She decides to do something very courageous-she travels to Bohemia all by herself to steal her father’s eyes back. On the way, she meets a friend. And together, they face another challenge. The Prince plans on using the clock for bad things. And Petra needs to figure out how to destroy this clock and steal the eyes back without getting caught.
This book is exciting and engaging. I recommend it!
For more about this title, check out http://us.macmillan.com/thecabinetofwonders
Friday, March 4, 2011
TJ's First Post - Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader
Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader by Ryder Windham
In this book, it has adventure, which made me feel kind of worried for a minute. And it tells about Anakin’s life. Anakin’s life is sad in the beginning, but after that it changes. His metachlorians are off the chart. So that means that his power and knowledge of the force is off the chart.
I think that you should read this book. It is very awesome and fun to read cuz it can be exciting. Hope you read it!
For more information about this title, check out http://www.scholastic.com/starwars/biographies.asp
In this book, it has adventure, which made me feel kind of worried for a minute. And it tells about Anakin’s life. Anakin’s life is sad in the beginning, but after that it changes. His metachlorians are off the chart. So that means that his power and knowledge of the force is off the chart.
I think that you should read this book. It is very awesome and fun to read cuz it can be exciting. Hope you read it!
For more information about this title, check out http://www.scholastic.com/starwars/biographies.asp
Guest Bloggers
Hello everyone.
Happy 2011 -- it's been quite a while since my last post. However, I'm back and I'm very excited to have some fabulous guest bloggers working with me.
First, I want to introduce my niece, Valerie, and my nephew, TJ, who will be writing about some of their favorite books. They both LOVE to read so we're hoping to make this a regular feature.
I'm teaching a Readers/Writers Workshop class for 4th and 5th graders this semester. So, I would very much like for them to have the opportunity to contribute their thoughts and ideas to this blog, as well.
And, of course, I will be writing about many of the books and I'm reading and dishing on great literacy resources.
Stay tuned!
Happy 2011 -- it's been quite a while since my last post. However, I'm back and I'm very excited to have some fabulous guest bloggers working with me.
First, I want to introduce my niece, Valerie, and my nephew, TJ, who will be writing about some of their favorite books. They both LOVE to read so we're hoping to make this a regular feature.
I'm teaching a Readers/Writers Workshop class for 4th and 5th graders this semester. So, I would very much like for them to have the opportunity to contribute their thoughts and ideas to this blog, as well.
And, of course, I will be writing about many of the books and I'm reading and dishing on great literacy resources.
Stay tuned!
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Open Courses
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend Yale University? Your wish is granted -- explore the class selection at Open Yale Courses. My current favorite is "The American Novel Since 1945".
Or, perhaps MIT is your dream school. Check out the Literature page and choose from tons of free class resources.
Stay inspired!
Or, perhaps MIT is your dream school. Check out the Literature page and choose from tons of free class resources.
Stay inspired!
John Steinbeck's King Arthur
You have probably read The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. It was a required novel at my high school and I will never forget the passionate classroom discussions we had in English class. In fact, I think The Grapes of Wrath is still a must-read, especially in light of the economic struggles so many families find themselves facing today.
But, have you ever read Steinbeck's The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights? Bascially, Steinbeck updated Malory's Le Morte D’Arthur and brought the adventures of Camelot to a 20th century audience.
I have always been fascinated by the Arthurian Legend and I read (and watch) anything I can find related to these timeless stories. Therefore, I was excited to discover a great lesson plan that includes The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights. The title is "King Arthur and the Heroic Pattern".
Check it out!
I have always been fascinated by the Arthurian Legend and I read (and watch) anything I can find related to these timeless stories. Therefore, I was excited to discover a great lesson plan that includes The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights. The title is "King Arthur and the Heroic Pattern".
Check it out!
Remembering Why It Matters
I discovered this video while I was doing research on Literacy Leadership Teams and I had to share. Enjoy and remember that one teacher can indeed make a difference!
"How Learning to Read Changes Lives"
"How Learning to Read Changes Lives"
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