Eeek! I told her about my blog Ramona Recommends. I was even brave enough to ask for a picture with her. You just took a sheet of paper from your exercise book and threaded two lengths. Alexis was such a gracious author and personally signed all of my books. The kites that I used to make were called caddy old punchesthey were basic. I enjoyed listening about all of the different avenues she utilizes to write.Īfter the conference, I purchased 3 of her picture books. She shared with us how she researched for the book. What a great experience to hear an author read her own book. She read aloud her newest picture book entitled, "The Kite that Bridged Two Nations". This is a big deal because just on Monday I guest blogged at Ideas with Jivey talking about that EXACT book. Lagi daripada Washington Park Library 26 tontonan 15 Mei 498 tontonan 20 Mac 17 tontonan 20 Mac 46 tontonan 20 Mac Virtual Folded Book Art Workshop. My afternoon gets better! So! During her presentation, she talked about fictionalized biographies, stories using real events with fictional aspects, and referred to Mumbet's Declaration of Independence. "What would it be like to be (at) Mount Rushmore?" Instead of asking students "What would it be like if you were Abraham Lincoln?", change the question to a place. Students can use narrative guiding questions to help write non-fiction text.ĥ. (great for report writing) Asking questions based on observations will build vocabulary for writing.Ĥ. To help students with their writing, have them research pictures. A new genre term (for me): -Fictionalized Biographiesģ. Alexis O'Neill is a hilarious and wonderful speaker.Ģ. What a joy to listen to her explain and guide teachers in Common Core Writing. Today, I went to the Orange County Reading Association Spring Conference to hear Alexis O'Neill, author of the well known children's picture book, The Recess Queen. Have you ever been to a conference where you sing to get the party started? Yep! We had an audience full of adults singing, "Oh, Lets Go Fly a Kite.". I know it is not Tuesday, but I HAD to share with you some exciting news.
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