Working on Voice with Tracey Baptiste I am a participant in Kate Messner’s Teachers Write camp.  While following all the task directions, I happened to land on the  picture above at Indian Country Today, which inspired this dialogue piece.  Only stage directions were allowed. Here is my writing response today: Unci (Lakota grandmother)- [pronounce oon-chi] Gabriel […]
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Teachers Write Starts! Here is my response to Jo Knowles Monday Morning Warm Up, located at: http://jbknowles.livejournal.com/485656.html Full of Heart When I think about my sister, I am in awe. She is loving, dedicated, steadfast and determined, and most of all perseveres through all kinds of weather like a postman. She rides the ups
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Top 10 List for May/June The end of the school year always flies by so quickly.  Today, my students went through their folders (portfolios) to see how much they accomplished.  One of the papers they reviewed was a Top 10 List.  I thought this would be appropriate considering May was Letterman’s last show. So, what did
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I was SO looking forward to spring and NO more snow, however the anticipation of a new season and new life was sidetracked with the sad news of a death in our family. I am blessed with a supportive husband who helped me, my daughter, and my mother make quick arrangements to fly out and spend 4 days
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I look forward to writing conferences and approach the unknown with an attitude of hope. I hope to learn something new. Â Just one tip can make the difference in a project. I hope to spend quality time with my writing friends. Â Their successes give me MORE hope and motivation. Â They are my cheerleaders that provide
I’ve had a wonderful weekend. Â I enjoyed spending time with my husband. Â We witnessed a bald eagle land in a tree next to the window while we were having a leisurely lunch together. Â I tried to get my camera ready, but it flew off before I could get a photo. Â I cleaned my house, made
I had the opportunity to take a 10 week picture book class with Joyce Sweeney last summer and now she is offering two more sessions for children’s writers. February 11th (just a few days away) she is hosting an Endings Webinar for $29. Â In addition, she is offering a Fiction Writing Essentials Course (10
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