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Two Kids Recite Poems about Life: From a TedX Youth Talk

Post Published July 21, 2016 by William Rubel

Poetry is meant to be recited. Recited poetry has its own cadence, one that is a little different from spoken English. These two children recite poems that each, in their own way, speak to the central...
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Suzanne Collins

Post Published June 9, 2016 by Stone Soup Editors

Reading is the best preparation for writing. We are fortunate that through the internet it is possible to keep in touch with living authors through their blogs, twitter feeds, and their websites.
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Madeleine L’Engle Talks about Letting the Book Write Itself

Post Published June 8, 2016 by William Rubel

Many authors talk about the precision with which they plot out their books, taking pride in being in full control of the process. Other authors, Madeleine L'Engle included, acknowledge and even embrac...
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Complex relationships and why expectations matter

Post Published May 27, 2016 by Gerry Mandel

It’s a funny thing. If your friends, parents, and teachers expect you to accomplish something great, you very likely will. Not only do you want to please the people you care about, but their support...
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Kioni “Popcorn” Marshall a Sixth-Grade Poet from the Bronx, New York

Post Published May 23, 2016 by William Rubel

This is a well produced nine-minute video features the poetry of the sixth-grade poet Kioni Marshal from Bronx, New York. Kioni reads poems and talks about poetry in this December, 2012 video.
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Writing Activity: exploring multi-layered meaning and limits with “The Captive” by Nicholaus Curby, 12

Post Published May 20, 2016 by William Rubel

This writing project explores the idea of captivity in many forms helping young authors think about different ways characters might not be free to do as they like.
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Writing Activity: unexpected perspectives, or the other side of the story, with “Blending In” by Jonathan Rosenbaum, 10

Post Published May 14, 2016 by William Rubel

Introduction to this Stone Soup Writing Activity In "Blending In," by Jonathan Rosenbaum, Charlie is at camp where he is teased by Carl and Jeremy, as well as by other campers.
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Cassandra Clare

Post Published May 7, 2016 by Stone Soup Editors

Website Wikipedia Facebook Twitter Books The Mortal Instruments (6 Books) Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy (10 Book Series) Interviews
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J.K. Rowling

Post Published March 21, 2016 by Michael King 2

We are fortunate that through the internet it is possible to keep in touch with living authors through their blogs, twitter feeds, and their websites. Use this resource to get deeper into an author’...
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Hands Deep in Art

Post Published March 21, 2016 by Amy Gibbs

I never want to know ahead of time which kids are “those” kids. When I walk into a classroom, ready to teach a unit on art, I don't want to know which kid is the one who falls off his chair to ent...
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