Writing Activity: exploring multi-layered meaning and limits with “The Captive” by Nicholaus Curby, 12

by William Rubel

Published May 20, 2016

This writing project explores the idea of captivity in many forms helping young authors think about different ways characters might...
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Writing Activity: biography, war, and the power of what is not said, with “My Story” by Yuthilcar Sokban, 12

by William Rubel

Published May 20, 2016

Introduction to this Stone Soup Writing Activity Yuthilkar Sokban's story, simply titled "My Story," is about war. It starts in...
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Writing Activity: 4 projects to bring your (animal) characters to life

by William Rubel

Published May 17, 2016

Introduction to this Stone Soup Writing Activity These writing activities are built around the story "Lone Wolf," published in the...
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Art Activity: expressing and recording feelings, with ‘Spring’, by Myra Nicolaou, 8

by William Rubel

Published May 17, 2016

Introduction to this Stone Soup Art Activity In a way, the new year really starts with spring. Spring is the...
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Writing Activity: writing sequels, and increasing contrast, with “A Ride With Fate” by Robert Katzman, 12

by William Rubel

Published May 17, 2016

Introduction to this Stone Soup Writing Activity “A Ride With Fate” is an emotionally powerful story about a boy who...
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Writing Activity: defining character with non-standard English, with “My Country and the Way to America”, by Huong Nguyen, 11 (a harrowing tale)

by William Rubel

Published May 17, 2016

This is one of the most extraordinary stories Stone Soup has published in its long history. This activity focuses on...
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Art Activity: Making pictures of your community, with ‘Local Houses’, by Khaled Abdulaziz Ateeg, 12

by William Rubel

Published May 17, 2016

Introduction to this Stone Soup Art Activity This photograph is of Sanaa, the capital of Yemen. The buildings are made of...
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Art Activity: depicting people working, with ‘Harvesting Tea’ by Achinda Siriwardena, age 7

by William Rubel

Published May 14, 2016

Introduction to this Stone Soup Art Activity For the artist, every workplace is a separate world with its own unique...
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Writing Activity: unexpected perspectives, or the other side of the story, with “Blending In” by Jonathan Rosenbaum, 10

by William Rubel

Published May 14, 2016

Introduction to this Stone Soup Writing Activity In "Blending In," by Jonathan Rosenbaum, Charlie is at camp where he is...
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Writing and Art Activity: illustrate your own story, with “The Adventures of Pumpkin and Seegartus” by Nicole Schmidt, 9

by William Rubel

Published May 14, 2016

Introduction to this Stone Soup Writing and Art Activity "The Adventures of Pumpkin and Seegartus" is about a friendship between...
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