There are many ways to tell a story. Many cultures tell their stories through quilts. The quilts tell the stories of families and their culture. In your quilt what story would you tell?
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Quilt Stories
There are many ways to tell a story. Many cultures tell their stories through quilts. The quilts tell the stories of families and their culture. In your quilt what story would you tell?
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Answers are Posted
Candace Fleming answered our questions about her writing. Click on comments below the questions to see her answers.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
"More, More, More" Questions for the Author
Second graders have questions... lots and lots of questions. Author, Candace Fleming inspired them when she visited our school in December and they have been writing and asking questions ever since. Wanting to know more, they thought it would be a good idea to add their questions to our blog. Inquiring 2nd graders want to know...
How long have you been publishing books?
Why did you pick the word CLAPS to be your magic word?
How many books have you written during your entire life?
Have you ever written any true stories?
Why didn't you just put a big cage around your vegetables?
Why did you write a story about bunnies eating your vegetables?
In your stories, does the protagonist always win?
What made you want to be an author as an adult?
How does it feel to be an author?
Did you stop the bunnies from eating the vegetables in real life?
Why don't you write comic books?
What was the very first book you wrote?
Do you make any books for your family?
Is it hard to think of story ideas to write about?
How long have you been publishing books?
Why did you pick the word CLAPS to be your magic word?
How many books have you written during your entire life?
Have you ever written any true stories?
Why didn't you just put a big cage around your vegetables?
Why did you write a story about bunnies eating your vegetables?
In your stories, does the protagonist always win?
What made you want to be an author as an adult?
How does it feel to be an author?
Did you stop the bunnies from eating the vegetables in real life?
Why don't you write comic books?
What was the very first book you wrote?
Do you make any books for your family?
Is it hard to think of story ideas to write about?
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Comparing Fairy Tale Versions
The second graders have been comparing and contrasting different fairy tale versions. Just what does a the Cinderella named Yeh Shen from China have in common with the original Cinderella? What exactly is the Wolf's side of the story in The Three Little Pigs? Who do you believe?
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Author Candace Fleming Visits Taylor Prairie
We had the exciting opportunity to spend the day with Candace Fleming author of Muncha, Muncha, Muncha, Tippy, Tippy Tippy Hide, Boxes for Katje and many more. We learned that the best authors are storytellers that take their life experiences, add a little imagination and weave it into a special tale. It takes a lot of work and versions to create a story you "love".
Friday, November 23, 2007
Community Readers Nov. 16, 2007
Dr. Schumacher, Monona Grove Superintendent
In celebration of Children's Book Week we invited 22 community members to read to Taylor Prairie classrooms. The community leaders not only promote the fun of reading, but also share the importance of their roles in the community.
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