Kevin Henkes. Kevin Henkes, interviewed from his home in Madison, Wisconsin on October 20, 2010.
|
|
- Imogen Matthews
- 6 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Kevin Henkes TeachingBooks.net Original In-depth Author Interview Kevin Henkes, interviewed from his home in Madison, Wisconsin on October 20, TEACHINGBOOKS: How did you come to use mice as the characters in so many of your books? Did you consider other animals as well? KEVIN HENKES: My early books realistically rendered humans as the protagonists. As my stories became more humorous, I thought that I could better match my texts by drawing more loosely and using animals as my main characters. Bailey Goes Camping was the first book in which I did this; Bailey and his family are rabbits. For my next book, A Weekend with Wendell, I chose to use animals again, but I wanted to draw something other than rabbits. I made sketches a dog, a cat, an elephant, and a mouse. I liked the mouse sketch, and so, Wendell was a mouse. I enjoyed doing that book so much, I continued to use mice as the protagonists in many of my picture books. I have no particular affinity for mice, nor was using them repeatedly in my books something I planned to do. It just happened. TEACHINGBOOKS: Your mouse characters have loving, supportive, understanding parents, teachers, and other adults in their lives. What was your own childhood like? KEVIN HENKES: I grew up in the 1960s in a working-class neighborhood in Racine, Wisconsin, with my three brothers, my sister, and my parents. There were people of all ages in my neighborhood... and many children. As a boy, I drew more than anything. I also read, rode my bike, and played outside a lot. We didn t own many books, but we went to the public library regularly. This was one of my favorite family activities, and I m certain it played a role in my becoming a writer and illustrator. TEACHINGBOOKS: Which of your characters is most like you? KEVIN HENKES: Like Owen, I think I m quiet, yet tenacious. And, like Wemberly, I am a worrier. TEACHINGBOOKS: Your mouse characters face common childhood problems and emotions being bullied, feeling insecure, giving up a blanket, getting lost, accepting
2 responsibility, and making amends for inappropriate behavior. What do you think of the trend to use children s books to teach character education in the classroom? KEVIN HENKES: I ve never heard of character education. When I create a book, I m concerned with telling a story that is entertaining and works as a piece of art. I m not trying to teach anything. However, I do know, as a parent, what wonderful discussion starters books can be. Books are powerful. We live in a world that is sorely lacking when it comes to tolerance, reason, empathy, and understanding. Books can help children see themselves and see others in such a way that they might be able to understand the world better. Who could possibly be against that? TEACHINGBOOKS: How long does it take you to complete a new picture book, from getting the idea to final page proofs? How much time do you spend on each illustration, and what kinds of changes do you make to your words and pictures? KEVIN HENKES: Each book is different. Some come easily, and some are very difficult to bring to completion. I ll often think about an idea for months, even years, before I m ready to write. It s difficult to say how much time I spend on each illustration. I don t do each illustration from start to finish; I do them in stages. I do sketches for the entire book first. Then I ll refine all the sketches. Next, I ll do a finished pencil drawing for each illustration in the book. Inking comes next. At this point, I make several copies of each ink drawing so that I can test different colors before I finally paint each piece. If I change words at this point, it s usually a matter of taking something out that isn t necessary any longer. Perhaps I ve said what I want to say in the illustration and don t need the words any longer. TEACHINGBOOKS: Do you have a favorite among your own books? KEVIN HENKES: My favorite book is always the next one, because I always think that the next one will be perfect, my best. TEACHINGBOOKS: Children adore Kitten s First Full Moon, but they do wonder why there s no color in it. Can you give them some insight into how you came up with the story and developed the illustrations? KEVIN HENKES: The story began as part of a failed attempt at creating a young concept book about circles. There was one line from the manuscript I liked: The cat thought the moon was a bowl of milk. This line stuck in the back of my mind. I expanded upon it to write Kitten s First Full Moon. Page 2 of 9
3 All along I saw the book in my mind as a black-and-white book. I d long wanted to do a book with limited or no color, and for the first time, I d written a story that seemed just right for this approach. The text is simple and young, and so I wanted the art to be simple, too. I liked the idea of having a white cat, a white moon, and a white bowl of milk surrounded by the night. TEACHINGBOOKS: How has receiving the Caldecott Medal affected you? KEVIN HENKES: To have a book of mine win the Caldecott Medal was a wonderful honor, but it hasn t really changed anything most importantly, it hasn t changed the way I think about and approach my work. TEACHINGBOOKS: What are your favorite picture books by other authors and illustrators? KEVIN HENKES: There are so many picture books I admire. Here are fourteen of my favorites, in no particular order: Harry the Dirty Dog, by George Zion, illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham Is This You? by Ruth Krauss, illustrated by Crockett Johnson More, More, More, Said the Baby, by Vera B. Williams Blueberries for Sal, by Robert McCloskey George and Martha, by James Marshall Me and My Captain, by M. B. Goffstein Where the Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendak Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, by William Steig The Carrot Seed, by Ruth Krauss, illustrated by Crockett Johnson Rain Makes Applesauce, by Julian Scheer, illustrated by Marvin Bileck The Happy Day, by Ruth Krauss, illustrated by Marc Simont A Child s Good Night Book, by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Jean Charlot Bedtime for Frances, by Russell Hoban, illustrated by Garth Williams Benny Bakes a Cake, by Eve Rice TEACHINGBOOKS: Several of your books feature mouse-themed paintings, including a mouse-inspired facsimile of Edvard Munch s The Scream (Owen), a Picasso-like portrait (Chrysanthemum), and the word Mice, inspired by Robert Indiana s Love paintings and sculptures (Lilly s Big Day). What artists have influenced or inspired you in your work and your life? How about writers? KEVIN HENKES: When I was a boy, my favorite artists were Walt Disney, Norman Rockwell, and N.C. Wyeth. Now, I m drawn to work by the likes of Albert York, Giorgio Morandi, and Balthus, to name a few. Page 3 of 9
4 My favorite writers include: Alice Munro, William Trevor, William Maxwell, and Ian McEwan. TEACHINGBOOKS: What is a typical workday like for you? KEVIN HENKES: Now that I m a parent, I work from the time my kids go to school until they return home. Sometimes, I ll work again before I go to bed. Among other things, my day may include: drawing, painting, writing, answering mail, working on a speech, going over a contract, or getting slides organized for a talk. Drawing, painting, and writing are the best of these. TEACHINGBOOKS: What does your studio look like? KEVIN HENKES: My studio is the remodeled attic on the third floor of our house. It is a large room filled with books. From the windows I have a great view of our yard. When I m working, I feel as if I m up in the trees. My tools are old-fashioned, but they suit me well. I use a typewriter that belonged to my wife when she was a teenager. And the light box I use for drawing is a small plastic one I received as a Christmas gift when I was a boy. TEACHINGBOOKS: Do you work on more than one book at a time? KEVIN HENKES: Typically, I work on one book at a time. However, when I m working on a novel, I sometimes become stuck or simply need a break from it, and then I ll work on something else temporarily. If after a while the novel is not begging me to come back to it, I ll put it away even longer and take something else to completion. TEACHINGBOOKS: Which is more satisfying to you writing or drawing? KEVIN HENKES: Writing and drawing are very different, but both are satisfying. I suppose drawing comes more naturally to me. I am much more daunted by a blank piece of typing paper than I am by a blank piece of drawing paper. TEACHINGBOOKS: What is the most interesting aspect of your work? KEVIN HENKES: The most interesting aspect of my job is that it changes, sometimes dramatically, from book to book. Each new book is like having a new job altogether. I might be working on a novel about an adolescent concerned with the death of a classmate one week, and then, a picture book about a kitten the next. Page 4 of 9
5 TEACHINGBOOKS: What do your own two children think about your books? Do they have favorites? KEVIN HENKES: My children like my books and what I do for a living. Their favorite books of mine are those that are dedicated to them. TEACHINGBOOKS: In your books, we meet several inspirational teachers, notably Mr. Slinger and Mrs. Delphinium Twinkle. Who were the inspirational teachers in your life? KEVIN HENKES: I ve had several teachers who inspired me. Most notable was, perhaps, an English teacher I had during my junior year of high school. All my life I d been praised and encouraged as an artist. This particular teacher did this, but she also encouraged me as a writer, going so far as to say once, I wouldn t be surprised if I saw your name on a book one day. The power of these words was enormous. I ll never forget them. Or her. TEACHINGBOOKS: Mr. Slinger in particular is such a spiffy and personable guy. Is he based on anyone you know? KEVIN HENKES: Mr. Slinger is based on a couple of teachers I had as a boy, and on a teacher or two I know now, as an adult. TEACHINGBOOKS: Do you have any recommendations for ways classroom teachers or parents can help children grow as readers, writers, and artists? KEVIN HENKES: Exposure is everything. Read aloud as often as possible. If your child likes to write or draw, make sure that he or she always has paper available. Encourage children to experiment when it comes to art, and remind them to have fun and not be concerned with creating a masterpiece. If, as adults, we value art and books, our children will, too. TEACHINGBOOKS: When Lilly s at school, she knows she wants to be a teacher. When you were at school, did you know you wanted to be a writer and illustrator? KEVIN HENKES: I grew up desperately wanting to be an artist. That desire was a huge part of my identity for as far back as I can remember. It wasn t until I was in high school that writing became as important to me. During my junior year of high school I decided I wanted to write and illustrate children s books for a career. Page 5 of 9
6 TEACHINGBOOKS: Your picture book stories are told just as much through your illustrations as through your words. Do the illustrations sometimes come to you before the story? KEVIN HENKES: The words always come first. I try to perfect them before I draw anything. I work on my stories in longhand on lined notebook paper, and I ll rewrite several times before I type a nice, neat copy on my typewriter. However, because I m both the author and illustrator, I do think about the pictures while I write. I often edit as I go, knowing that the pictures will provide important information. For example, in Chester s Way, I didn t mention Lilly s boots, crown, or cape when I wrote the story, although I knew long before the manuscript was finished that Lilly would be wearing them. TEACHINGBOOKS: When you begin a picture book such as Wemberly, do you always know where the story is going, or do your characters ever take you by surprise and pull the story in another direction? KEVIN HENKES: Books begin with character; character is the seed from which a book grows. When I set out to write Wemberly Worried, I didn t know the book would end with the start of school, although in hindsight, it seems a logical path for the book to have taken. That s the magic and mystery of creation. TEACHINGBOOKS: It must be a very different process, working on a novel. Do you still have vivid pictorial images of the characters and their environment in your head? KEVIN HENKES: Writing a novel is very different. I can delve much deeper into a character s psyche, for example. I can describe a scene at length. And I can deal with subject matter that is more complex than the subject matter of my picture books. But, because I m a visual person, I do have very strong images in my head as I work. I love describing my characters and their environments. Setting a scene providing proper lighting, the colors and textures of things, sounds is one of my favorite things about writing a novel. TEACHINGBOOKS: To what extent is your writing inspired by your own experience, or by watching your children's experiences? KEVIN HENKES: Of course, all of my writing is filtered through my eyes, my experience. And I suppose I remember how things felt when I was young this helps me when I m writing. On occasion, I ll use a fact or two from my life, but only as a starting point. And I ve never directly used an incident from one of my children s lives in a book. Page 6 of 9
7 TEACHINGBOOKS: The Horn Book wrote of The Birthday Room as a story that helps us see our own chances for benefiting from mutual tolerance, creative conflict resolution, and other forms of good will. Is this a theme that you are consciously pursuing in all your writing? KEVIN HENKES: I don t really think about that sort of theme as I m writing. I want my characters to be believable. I want the story to be convincing. And I want to write good sentences. It s as simple and difficult as that. TEACHINGBOOKS: If you had to sum up in one word the characteristic you most admire in each of your mice Chester, Chrysanthemum, Lilly, Owen, Sheila Rae, Wendell, Sophie, and Wemberly what words would you choose? KEVIN HENKES: Chester, reliable; Chrysanthemum, sensitive; Lilly, exuberant; Owen, centered; Sheila Rae, brave, of course; Wendell, clever; Sophie, tenacious; Wemberly, thoughtful. TEACHINGBOOKS: What do you believe makes a great picture book? KEVIN HENKES: For me, the best picture books are those that may be simple but are textured and rich, as well. And a great picture book must have emotional truth this is probably most important. Also, I want the reader or listener to be entertained. This all sounds obvious, but it is often difficult to achieve. TEACHINGBOOKS: Do you love your characters? KEVIN HENKES: I think one has to love one s characters in order to write about them convincingly. The character who I had the hardest time loving was Jimmy Manning from Olive s Ocean. I made him a young artist, and I think that made him easier for me to love. TEACHINGBOOKS: In your book My Garden, what was important to you about the look or theme of the illustrations? KEVIN HENKES: I wanted the lines of the artwork in My Garden to be bold. I chose blue ink, a change from my typical black. And I wanted the art to be bright and colorful. As I developed the book, I thought about circles in terms of a garden: One plants a seed, it grows. One harvests whatever has grown, keeps the seeds, and plants again. It s circular. I wove that idea throughout the entire book. TEACHINGBOOKS: Please talk more about My Garden. Page 7 of 9
8 KEVIN HENKES: The book begins in real time. It s about a girl and her mother in a garden. The first illustrations are framed within a circle, strengthening the idea of the garden theme and strengthening the concept of the bond between a mother and child. As the narrator details her imagined garden, the illustrations bleed off the page, but there are still many circles in the illustrations: the sunflowers, the girl s hat, the ring of chocolate rabbits, the jelly bean bush, the giant tomato, the moon, the porch light. As the book winds down and we come back to real time, the circular frames of the illustrations return. And as the book closes, the circles become smaller. TEACHINGBOOKS: Your recent books seem to be geared for even younger children than your mouse books are. Why do you suppose you write for very young children? KEVIN HENKES: One of the reasons I m drawn to making books for younger kids is because the books can be so pure. Everything can be distilled to the little nugget of truth. And there s something beautiful about that simplicity. One thing I ve noticed recently is that my picture books for older readers the books with the mouse characters are about interpersonal relationships; within a family, at school, in a neighborhood. But the books I ve been doing for younger kids are usually about one child (or kitten or rabbit) alone, discovering something about him- or herself, discovering something about his or her relationship to the world. TEACHINGBOOKS: Please talk about your novel Junonia. KEVIN HENKES: Junonia is about a nine-year-old girl named Alice Rice. She s on her way to Florida for a family vacation with her parents. It s February. The Rices live in Wisconsin, where it s cold and snowy. In Florida, the sky is blue and the temperature is high. So, already, I ve set the stage for contrast and change. Alice is introspective, moody, imaginative. She s at the point in her life where she s changing and growing up quickly, but she s also firmly rooted in childhood. Alice is the kind of kid who expects things to be perfect and feels unmoored if they are not. I suppose one of the themes of the book is that happiness is uncertain, and disappointment and sadness are constant parts of the fabric of life. My family has gone to the same cottage in Florida for the past fifteen years or so. I ve wanted to set a book there for a long time, but I never felt ready to do more than think about it. For some reason, different pieces of the story started to come together for me, and I realized I had a book. TEACHINGBOOKS: Please talk about your latest mouse books. KEVIN HENKES: I ve created a new mouse named Penny. She ll first appear in Penny and Her Song. This is the first time I ve written a beginning reader. It s been nice doing something different. Page 8 of 9
9 TEACHINGBOOKS: Please talk about Penny s character and story. KEVIN HENKES: Penny is unlike Lilly. She s quiet. She thinks before she acts. Penny lives with her parents and the babies. In Penny and Her Song, Penny comes home from school with a song that she can t wait to share with her family. But her twin siblings are sleeping, so she must wait. Penny goes to her room and sings to herself, but she realizes that there s not much joy in that. Eventually she gets to share her song with her family. That s it, in a nutshell. It s a simple story about a kid who wants to share something joyful with her family. I ve written two additional Penny stories. One is called Penny and Her Doll, and the other is called Penny and Her Marble. Maybe there will be more. This In-depth Written Interview is created by TeachingBooks.net for educational purposes and may be copied and distributed solely for these purposes for no charge as long as the copyright information remains on all copies. For more information about Kevin Henkes and his books, go to Questions regarding this program should be directed to info@teachingbooks.net. Copyright 2011 TeachingBooks.net LLC. All rights reserved. Page 9 of 9
The Year of Billy Miller
The Year of Billy Miller Book Summary: By Kevin Henkes Billy s mum is a teacher and his dad works at home as an artist, spending his day s finding objects he can use for his found-art sculptures. When
More informationKevin Henkes - Author Study for Grade 1
Kevin Henkes - Author Study for Grade 1 Goal: During this nine-week unit, students will explore various books by the author/illustrator: Kevin Henkes. Each book will be used as a springboard for various
More informationABSS HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS LIST C List A K, Lists A & B 1 st Grade, Lists A, B, & C 2 nd Grade Fundations Correlated
mclass List A yellow mclass List B blue mclass List C - green wish care able carry 2 become cat above bed catch across caught add certain began against2 behind city 2 being 1 class believe clean almost
More informationLaura Vaccaro Seeger
Laura Vaccaro Seeger Author Program In-depth Interview Laura Vaccaro Seeger, interviewed from her home in Nassau County, New York, on June 24, 2008. TEACHINGBOOKS: Your first few picture books for young
More information1. As you study the list, vary the order of the words.
A Note to This Wordbook contains all the sight words we will be studying throughout the year plus some additional enrichment words. Your child should spend some time (10 15 minutes) each day studying this
More informationOctober Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat. Can you see your ABC's? How many seeds are in a pumpkin?
October 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 This is the 10th month. Count up to 10 and back down to 1. Take a fall walk with your parents and then read about fall. Can you see your ABC's? Read
More informationQuestion Bank II SEMESTER. L- 11 Punctuation. 10. Put the appropriate punctuation mark at the end of each of the following sentence:
1 STD -II Question Bank English II II SEMESTER L- 11 Punctuation 1. Put the appropriate punctuation mark at the end of each of the following sentence: Veena will now sing the national anthem 2. Put the
More informationS. 2 English Revision Exercises. Unit 1 Basic English Sentence Patterns
S. 2 English Revision Exercises Unit 1 Basic English Sentence Patterns A. When we make simple English sentences, we usually follow the Subject-Verb-Object patterns. Steps: 1. Put the subject and the adjectives
More informationInstant Words Group 1
Group 1 the a is you to and we that in not for at with it on can will are of this your as but be have the a is you to and we that in not for at with it on can will are of this your as but be have the a
More informationCommonly Misspelled Words
Commonly Misspelled Words Some words look or sound alike, and it s easy to become confused about which one to use. Here is a list of the most common of these confusing word pairs: Accept, Except Accept
More informationBorn in Flint, Michigan on Sept. 8 th He got is undergrad in pre-med at Albion University. Grew up with his parents and his five brothers
Born in Flint, Michigan on Sept. 8 th 1954 Grew up with his parents and his five brothers His father was an elementary school principal and mom was a nurse. He got is undergrad in pre-med at Albion University
More informationДЕМОВЕРСИЯ РАБОТЫ ПО АНГЛИЙСКОМУ ЯЗЫКУ ДЛЯ ПОСТУПЛЕНИЯ В 8 КЛАСС. VOCABULARY
ДЕМОВЕРСИЯ РАБОТЫ ПО АНГЛИЙСКОМУ ЯЗЫКУ ДЛЯ ПОСТУПЛЕНИЯ В 8 КЛАСС. VOCABULARY 1 Read the clues. Complete the crossword. Across 3 Jim isn t very well. He s been for over a week with flu. (3) 5 An internet
More informationMaurice Sendak, : His Imagination Redefined Children s Literature
13 May 2012 MP3 at voaspecialenglish.com Maurice Sendak, 1928-2012: His Imagination Redefined Children s Literature AP Children's author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, pictured in 2006, died at age 83
More informationLiteral & Nonliteral Language
Literal & Nonliteral Language Grade Level: 4-6 Teacher Guidelines pages 1 2 Instructional Pages pages 3 5 Activity Page pages 6-7 Practice Page page 8 Homework Page page 9 Answer Key page 10-11 Classroom
More informationA Teaching Guide for Daniel Kirk s Library Mouse Books
The World of LIBRARY MOUSE A Teaching Guide for Daniel Kirk s Library Mouse Books About the Author: Daniel Kirk was inspired to write the Library Mouse books after spending countless days with his family
More informationMy Life In a Jar! Ingredients: Recipe:
Ingredients: Life was not meant to be bottled up forever! This jar is jam packed with deliciously interesting questions to inspire you to celebrate something very important YOU! Recipe: Combine a generous
More informationbottom _G3U2W4_ indd 1 2/19/10 4:24 PM
bottom Routine for Lesson Vocabulary Introduce He is at the bottom of the well. The bottom is the lowest part. Let s say the word together: bottom. Demonstrate The shoes are in the bottom of my closet.
More informationJon Scieszka. Jon Scieszka, interviewed in his Brooklyn, New York home, August 20, 2007.
Jon Scieszka TeachingBooks.net Original In-depth Author Interview Jon Scieszka, interviewed in his Brooklyn, New York home, August 20, 2007. TEACHINGBOOKS: You taught in an elementary school for many years
More informationEmotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence for children ages 5-7 Note to Parents Emotional Intelligence is a wide range of skills that children of all ages can develop and improve. These skills are critical for emotional
More informationFirst 100 High Frequency Words
First 100 High Frequency Words in frequency order reading down the columns the that not look put and with then don t could a all were come house to we go will old said can little into too in are as back
More informationELA Reading Common Core State Standards Resource Packet
ELA Reading Common Core State Standards Resource Packet Kindergarten Launching the Reading Workshop Unit 1 06/18/15 Reading Unit of Study Kindergarten: Launching the Reading Workshop, Unit 1 Table of Contents
More informationof the Scholastic Press / New York
C Y N T H I A L O R D Because of the Rabbit Scholastic Press / New York Copyright 2019 by Cynthia Lord All rights reserved. Published by Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., Publishers since
More informationUnit 2 The Parrot. 2A Introduction. 2B Song Lyrics. attractive / captivity / carefree / coax / desire / frantic / plead / release / tragic / vast
Unit 2 The Parrot attractive / captivity / carefree / coax / desire / frantic / plead / release / tragic / vast 2A Introduction This is the story of a parrot who lived in the jungle. She lived a simple
More informationSTYLE. Sample Test. School Tests for Young Learners of English. Form A. Level 1
STYLE School Tests for Young Learners of English Level 1 Sample Test Form A Hellenic American University, Office for Language Assessment. Distributed by the Hellenic American Union. FREE OF CHARGE LISTENING
More informationPraise for Greg Pizzoli
This guide is aligned with the Common Core State Standards College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards (CCR) for Literature, Writing, Language, and Speaking and Listening, and provides grade level specific
More informationPennington School's 2016 Rising First Grade List
Pennington School's 2016 Rising First Grade List The purpose of the Summer Reading Program is to encourage students to enjoy quality literature and to continue developing independent reading skills. Pennington
More informationFeelings & Fears. Kids Activities
Feelings & Fears Kids Activities Thousands of teachers worldwide have learned how fun and helpful it can be to have Happy Kids Songs in their classrooms. These full-production songs are both highly entertaining
More informationInfographic: Would You Want a Robot for a Friend? p. 2. Nonfiction: The Snake That s Eating Florida, p. 4
September 2016 Activities and Quizzes Answer Key Infographic: Would You Want a Robot for a Friend? p. 2 Guided Writing Can a Robot Be a Friend? Answers will vary but should be similar to: A. 1. I will
More informationCharly Did It. LEVELED BOOK R Charly Did It. A Reading A Z Level R Leveled Book Word Count: 1,334.
Charly Did It A Reading A Z Level R Leveled Book Word Count: 1,334 LEVELED BOOK R Charly Did It Series Charly Part One of a Five-Part Story Written by J.F. Blane Illustrated by Joel Snyder Visit www.readinga-z.com
More informationA Day of Change. Before Reading
Activity 2.4 SUGGESTED Learning Strategies: Drafting, Oral Reading, Think-Pair-Share, Word Map, Graphic Organizer Before Reading Quickwrite: Write about a best (or worst) birthday or other special occasion.
More information1) Goodnight noises everywhere. a. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
Overview: Authors don t merely place words on a page; they weave stories that can transport us to far away lands, bring princesses to live and create best friends from bears that walk and talk. Children
More informationMeet Roberto Lugo, the ceramicist changing the politics of clay
Meet Roberto Lugo, the ceramicist changing the politics of clay By Kelsey McKinney August 23, 2016 The first time I saw a piece of Roberto Lugo s work, it stopped me in my tracks. I was in the Phillips
More informationHOLIDAY PRODUCT INTERVIEW #5: Ebooks by Judy Mastrangelo
HOLIDAY PRODUCT INTERVIEW #5: Ebooks by Judy Mastrangelo I have published several Ebooks on Kindle which I have illustrated. Most of the text is my own, and some of it is from classical literature in the
More information*High Frequency Words also found in Texas Treasures Updated 8/19/11
Child s name (first & last) after* about along a lot accept a* all* above* also across against am also* across* always afraid American and* an add another afternoon although as are* after* anything almost
More informationChristopher Myers. Author Program In-depth Interview Insights Beyond the Slide Shows
Christopher Myers Author Program In-depth Interview Insights Beyond the Slide Shows Christopher Myers, interviewed in his studio in Brooklyn, New York on October 16, 2003. TEACHINGBOOKS: You and your father,
More informationEleven Short Story by Sandra Cisneros KEYWORD: HML6-198
Before Reading Eleven Short Story by Sandra Cisneros VIDEO TRAILER KEYWORD: HML6-198 RL 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings.
More informationHigh Frequency Word Sheets Words 1-10 Words Words Words Words 41-50
Words 1-10 Words 11-20 Words 21-30 Words 31-40 Words 41-50 and that was said from a with but an go to at word what there in be we do my is this he one your it she all as their for not are by how I the
More informationTest 1 Answers. Listening. T RANSCRIPT Hello. This is the Cambridge Starters. Part 1 (5 marks) Part 2 (5 marks) Part 3 (5 marks) Part 4 (5 marks)
Test Answers Listening Part ( marks) Lines should be drawn between: the spider and next to the clock the helicopter and between the dog s ears the monster and under the window the lorry and on the mat
More informationTeacher Man by Frank McCourt
B. Reading Read and imagine You are going to read an extract from a novel called Teacher Man by Frank McCourt. Take your time. Imagine you are a student in Mr McCourt s class. How would you feel? Teacher
More informationBooktalking: Transforming Dormant to Passionate ReadersIn a Nothing gets kids to pick up a
Booktalking: Transforming Dormant to Passionate ReadersIn a Nothing gets kids to pick up a Nothing gets kids to pick up a book faster than hearing about it from a peer or trusted teacher. But before you
More informationarea _G3U3W1_ indd 1 3/2/10 4:08 PM
area Routine for Lesson Vocabulary Introduce The girl rolls out dough in an area in the kitchen. An area is the amount of surface or a level, open space. Let s say the word together: area. Demonstrate
More informationPARCC Literary Analysis Task Grade 3 Reading Lesson 2: Modeling the EBSR and TECR
Rationale PARCC Literary Analysis Task Grade 3 Reading Lesson 2: Modeling the EBSR and TECR Given the extreme difference in the testing layout and interface between NJ ASK and PARCC, students should be
More informationThis is a vocabulary test. Please select the option a, b, c, or d which has the closest meaning to the word in bold.
The New Vocabulary Levels Test This is a vocabulary test. Please select the option a, b, c, or d which has the closest meaning to the word in bold. Example question see: They saw it. a. cut b. waited for
More informationSchool District of Palm Beach County Elementary Curriculum
School District of Palm Beach County Elementary Curriculum Spring Practice Grade Three Reading Grade 3 Spring Practice Read Gone from the Patio and then answer questions 1 through 5. Gone from the Patio
More informationExamples: & & & In addition to these categories, here are some of the most commonly misused words in the English language:
Name: Date: Homonyms, Synonyms, & Oh My! The English language is made up of a large number of words that have confusing meanings, pronunciations, and spellings. Trying to understand these words can be
More informationMyth Number One: Books for young readers need to teach. lessons.
Myth Number One: Books for young readers need to teach The ancestor of today s young adult novel back in the 1800s did teach a lesson although sometimes a lesson that would be frowned on today. What is
More informationOh Boy! by Kristen Laaman
Oh Boy! by Kristen Laaman Instructor s Note In her literacy narrative, Kristin Laaman successfully uses detail, dialogue, and description to tell a story about her road to becoming a literate person. Her
More information作業本聽力題目. Workbook A. Woman: No, they are my sister s. I wish I had one. Man: Okay, I will buy one for you. Question: Are the necklaces the woman s?
作業本聽力題目 Workbook A Unit 1 1. March 2. October 3. May 4. June 5. December Unit 2 1. Boy: There is a necklace on the desk. Is it yours? Girl: Yes, it s mine. Boy: Is the scarf yours? Girl: No, it s my sister
More informationENGLISH ENGLISH BRITISH. Level 1. Tests
ENGLISH Level 1 ENGLISH BRITISH Tests WKT-ENB-L1-1.0 ISBN 978-1-60391-950-0 All information in this document is subject to change without notice. This document is provided for informational purposes only
More information1-1 I Like Stars. A. It is in a room. A. It is looking at the stars through the window. A. They are a rabbit, a frog, a bird, and a mouse.
- I Like Stars Q. Where is the rabbit? A. It is in a room. Q. What is the rabbit doing? A. It is looking at the stars through the window. Q. What animals are they? A. They are a rabbit, a frog, a bird,
More informationThe Adventures of Ali Baba Bernstein
The Adventures of Ali Baba Bernstein Use this selection to answer questions 1 10. 1 Why does David Bernstein change his name to Ali Baba Bernstein? A He is tired of having the same name as so many other
More informationMcGraw-Hill Treasures Grade 3
Unit 3/Week 5 Title: What Do Illustrators Do Suggested Time: 5 days (45 minutes per day) Common Core ELA Standards: RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.7; W.3.1, W.3.4; SL.3.1, SL.3.2; L.3.1, L.3.2, L.3.4
More informationPoems in Wonderland. Mary Katherine Klaybor South Bend, Indiana
1 Poems in Wonderland Mary Katherine Klaybor South Bend, Indiana 2 Chapter 1 (Haikus) Down the Rabbit Hole Alice fell and fell and fell Into Wonderland Follow the Rabbit Alice grows and then she shrinks
More informationAcross the Curriculum. Favorite Authors. James Marshall. Written by Cynthia Holzschuher. Illustrated by Barb Lorseyedi
Across the Curriculum with Favorite Authors James Marshall Written by Cynthia Holzschuher Illustrated by Barb Lorseyedi Teacher Created Materials, Inc. 6421 Industry Way Westminster, CA 92683 1998 Teacher
More informationAutumn Garden: Colouring Book PDF
Autumn Garden: Colouring Book PDF Autumn Garden is a colouring book by author and artist De-ann Black. The book contains 30 of her original illustrations, patterns and designs, hand drawn in pen and ink.
More information0:40 LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS YEAR. TEACHER: please complete these details (if blank) STUDENT: please print name. Use 2B or HB pencil only
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM LITERACY AND NUMERACY LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS YEAR 3 2011 TEACHER: please complete these details (if blank) first NAME: JOHN CLASS: 3A LAST NAME: SURNAME STUdENT UPN: 1234567890
More informationThe science class. Wednesday, September 5
The science class Look and write the words goggles 7 8 Read and complete the text Wednesday, September Alex, Phoebe, and Patrick were in the () science lab I was close to the window All three were wearing
More informationThe Kidz Klub 2. The Curse of the Step Dragon
The Kidz Klub 2 -or- The Curse of the Step Dragon by Kevin M Reese Copyright 2002, Kevin M Reese. All Rights Reserved. Characters: Beth (F) - shy, she talks to herself a lot Sami (F) - Tomboy, loves sports
More informationFountas-Pinnell Level L Realistic Fiction. by Claire Daniel
LESSON 5 TEACHER S GUIDE Where Is Gus-Gus? by Claire Daniel Fountas-Pinnell Level L Realistic Fiction Selection Summary Mom takes Bernie and his friends, along with their various pets, to visit Grandma
More informationThe Art and Whimsy of Mo Willems
The Art and Whimsy of Mo Willems Like many who are drawn to New York City, Mo Willems reveled in its cultural richness and creative opportunities. Here, he was a student, a struggling comic, a juggler
More informationSleep Like A Tiger (Caldecott Medal - Honors Winning Title(s)) Free Ebooks
Sleep Like A Tiger (Caldecott Medal - Honors Winning Title(s)) Free Ebooks 2013 Randolph Caldecott Honor AwardIn this magical bedtime story, the lyrical narrative echoes a Runaway Bunny â like cadence:
More informationSTRENGTHENING R eading L istening N ote T aking W riting
STRENGTHENING R eading L istening N ote T aking W riting CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, Inc. Level 2 Table of Contents Lesson 1............................. 2 Reading: Nonfiction Note Taking: Finding the Main
More informationENGLISH ENGLISH AMERICAN. Level 1. Tests
ENGLISH Level 1 ENGLISH AMERICAN Tests WKT-ENG-L1-1.0 ISBN 978-1-60391-432-1 All information in this document is subject to change without notice. This document is provided for informational purposes only
More informationFlirting and Good Night Kisses. Beginning and Endings in Writing
Flirting and Good Night Kisses Beginning and Endings in Writing 1 How is Writing Like Fishing and Flirting? If a fisherman wants to capture a fish, he dangles bait from a hook to catch it s attention.
More informationWrite the words and then match them to the correct pictures.
Cones All Around Write the words and then match them to the correct pictures. cones hat jet volcano 1 Finish the sentences with the correct words. Then write the sentences again. 1. A has a cone. 2. You
More information1 Family and friends. 1 Play the game with a partner. Throw a dice. Say. How to play
1 Family and friends 1 Play the game with a partner. Throw a dice. Say. How to play Scores Throw a dice. Move your counter to that You square and complete the sentence. You get three points if the sentence
More informationRubric: Cambridge English, Preliminary English Test for Schools - Listening.
1 Cambridge English, Preliminary English Test for Schools - Listening. There are four parts to the test. You will hear each part twice. For each part of the test there will be time for you to look through
More information2018 English Entrance Exam for Returnees
2018 English Entrance Exam for Returnees Do not open the test book until instructed to do so! Notes The exam is 45 minutes long. The exam has 4 sections. These are: 1. Listening 2. Vocabulary & Grammar
More informationThe Gorgeous Colouring Book For GIRLS (A Really RELAXING Colouring Book) PDF
The Gorgeous Colouring Book For GIRLS (A Really RELAXING Colouring Book) PDF The Gorgeous Colouring Book for GIRLS is a fun and relaxing creative colouring book created especially for girls of all ages,
More informationENGLISH LANGUAGE. ENGLISH Paper 1. (Two hours) Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH Paper 1 (Two hours) Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent
More informationIn-Class Activity Packet
READING DEVELOPMENT In-Class Activity Packet Program for Entering 2nd Graders Emergency Contact Information Please fill this out and return it to your teacher by the end of the first class. Student s
More informationPreliminary English Test for Schools
Preliminary English Test for Schools PAPER 1 Reading and Writing Time: 1 hour 30 minutes INFORMATION READING Questions 1 35 carry one mark. WRITING Questions 1 5 carry one mark. Part 2 (Question 6) carries
More informationGrammar. Name: 1 Underline the correct words.
Grammar 1 Underline the correct words. 0 A: Have you got a laptop? B: Yes, I am / have. 1 A: Have / Has your father got a car? B: No, but he s got a bike! 2 A: What car have / has your parents got? B:
More informationTeachers Notes. The Pocket Dogs and the Lost Kitten. Written by Margaret Wild Illustrated by Stephen Michael King. Contents OMNIBUS BOOKS
Teachers Notes OMNIBUS BOOKS The Pocket Dogs and the Lost Kitten Written by Margaret Wild Illustrated by Stephen Michael King OMNIBUS BOOKS Category Title Author Illustrator Picture Book The Pocket Dogs
More informationHigh Five! 3. 1 Read and write in, on or at. Booster. Name: Class: Prepositions of time Presentation. Practice. Grammar
1 Prepositions of time Presentation I study Geography on Monday and on Wednesday. I study Drama in the afternoon. I go swimming in summer. I play tennis at six o clock. We finish school in June. Remember!
More information名詞 代名詞 冠詞. I don t like this hat. Please show me ( ). one the other another other. He has two daughters ; one is a teacher and ( ) is a dentist.
名詞 代名詞 冠詞 ac the ideas found in ikebana have also had a powerful impact on daily life some very successful U.S. and European companies include these ideas in their designs of consumer products Japanese
More informationThe Bippolo Seed And Other Lost Stories (Classic Seuss) PDF
The Bippolo Seed And Other Lost Stories (Classic Seuss) PDF It's the literary equivalent of buried treasure! Seuss scholar/collector Charles D. Cohen has hunted down seven rarely seen stories by Dr. Seuss.
More informationWhich notice (A H) says this (1 5)? For questions 1 5, mark the correct letter A H on your answer sheet. A B C D E F G H
Test 1 PAPER 1 READING AND WRITING (1 hour 1 minutes) PART 1 QUESTIONS 1 5 Which notice (A H) says this (1 5)? For questions 1 5, mark the correct letter A H on your answer sheet. You must use this door
More informationSideways Stories From Wayside School Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Sideways Stories From Wayside School Download Free (EPUB, PDF) There was a terrible mistake-wayside School was built with one classroom on top of another, thirty stories high! (The builder said he was
More informationTHE PARENT-CHILD BOOK CLUB
THE PARENT-CHILD BOOK CLUB CONNECTING WITH YOUR KIDS THROUGH READING A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ORGANIZING AND CONDUCTING YOUR FAMILY BOOK CLUB MELISSA STOLLER & MARCY WINKLER HorizonLine Publishing LLC
More informationUNIT 01 It s mine Pages 12-13
UNIT 01 It s mine. Pages 10-11 Intonation Check 1. Whose shuttlecocks are these? 2. They re theirs. 3. It s hers. A. 1. b 2. a 3. a 4. b B. 1. a 2. c 3. a C. 1. It s hers. 2. It s mine. 3. They re theirs.
More information1. There are some bananas on the table, but there aren t any apples.
Total Score / 00 points A [Track 6] Listen to the conversation between Rita and Mark. Circle the correct answer to complete each sentence.. Rita and Mark are going to study / watch a movie / eat pizza
More informationTHE GREATEST GRANDMOTHER Hal Ames
THE GREATEST GRANDMOTHER Hal Ames Everyone has a grandmother, but some are better than others. How do we come to the conclusion as to whose grandmother is the best? It is up to the grandchild. In my case,
More informationPhrasal verbs & Idioms in IELTS Speaking. - To make your answers sound more natural
Phrasal verbs & Idioms in IELTS Speaking What are phrasal verbs? Phrasal verb 구동사 ; 동사에부사, 전치사가붙어새로운뜻을띄는표현 동사 + 부사 ; Grow up, pick up, take out 동사 + 부사 + 전치사 ; Look forward to, get on with Purpose of using
More informationSummary. Name. The Horned Toad Prince. Activity. Author s Purpose. Activity
Summary On the windy prairies of the Southwest, Reba Jo meets a horned toad who makes a deal with her. When Reba Jo doesn t hold up her end of the bargain, the horned toad is offended and asks for a simple
More informationChris Raschka. Chris Raschka, interviewed in his studio in New York, New York on July 25, 2001.
Chris Raschka Author Program In-depth Interview Insights Beyond the Movie Chris Raschka, interviewed in his studio in New York, New York on July 25, 2001. TEACHINGBOOKS: In your books, you blend words,
More informationReading Group Guide. 1. Boy, 9, Missing follows an unconventional structure. How does Kira s memoir serve as a narrative device within the story?
Reading Group Guide 1. Boy, 9, Missing follows an unconventional structure. How does Kira s memoir serve as a narrative device within the story? 2. What is the central motivation behind Francis s decision
More information1299 words / reading time: approx. 9 minutes
1299 words / reading time: approx. 9 minutes The Childhood of Your Imagination by Wendell Minor I cannot begin to express my great pleasure and pride in standing before you today. I wish to thank President
More information02- Write (T) true of (F) false to the sentences below. CORRECT THE FALSE SENTENCES.
PROFESSOR: EQUIPE DE INGLÊS BANCO DE QUESTÕES - INGLÊS - 5 ANO - ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL ====================================================================== 01- Read the text and answer the questions. WRITE
More informationThe basics I have been studying for hours!
Shuffle 3 The basics I have been studying hours! 16 Read and discuss. What is the son stressing about? 4 Present perfect continuous with '' and '' You m the present perfect continuous: m of have been +
More informationSALTY DOG Year 2
SALTY DOG 2018 Year 2 Important dates Class spelling test: Term 3, Week 3, Monday 30 th July School competition: Term 3, Week 7, Wednesday 29 th August Interschool competition: Term 3, Week 10, Wednesday
More informationThe Mystery Club and the Case of the Missing Pearls. A Play for Students in Grades parts
The Mystery Club and the Case of the Missing Pearls A Play for Students in Grades 3-5 12 parts Synopsis: Come join the Mystery Club Kids and solve the case. How did dear Mildred s pearls disappear and
More informationJune Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat. D-Day World War 2 was brought to the shores of France on this day in 1944.
June 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 It s the birthday of the American actor and narrator Morgan Freeman. Today is the birthday of children's author Norton Juster. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 children's author
More informationDirections: Read the following passage then answer the questions below. The Lost Dog (740L)
4 th Grade ELA Unit 1 Student Assessment Directions: Read the following passage then answer the questions below. The Lost Dog (740L) One particularly cold Saturday in January, I was supposed to take our
More informationGrade K Book Reviews Mini-Lessons at a Glance
DRAFT Grade K Book Reviews Mini-Lessons at a Glance Mentor Book Reviews Big Book: Let s Read About Book Reviews Mini-Lesson Menu Page Introduce the Genre 1. Talking About Books* 2 2. Read Aloud a Mentor
More informationThe jar of marmalade
The jar of marmalade Today was shopping day. We had our list and we had our bags, so off we went Did you remember to lock the front door? Misa asked. Of course I did. And have you got your purse? Yes,
More informationThe Water of Wanting 5 Full English Breakfast 18 A Little Pot of Honey 32 Kung Fu Spice 50 Fugu 70 Changes 82
Contents The Water of Wanting 5 Full English Breakfast 18 A Little Pot of Honey 32 Kung Fu Spice 50 Fugu 70 Changes 82 BEFORE YOU READ 1 Look at the cover and the pictures in the book. The stories are
More informationA Prologue That Story-wise Is Out of Order
A Prologue That Story-wise Is Out of Order It s harder to drive a polar bear into somebody s living room than you d think. You need a living-room window that s big enough to fit a car. You need a car that
More informationThe writer uses a to show when one or more character is speaking.
Characters Ellen An older woman Dan Her son, in his forties College Dan Same son, in his twenties Older Dan Same son, in his sixties Quick note: All the Dan s could be hinted at through simple costume
More informationSOUTH CAROLINA HALL OF FAME
SOUTH CAROLINA HALL OF FAME Teacher Guide Carlisle Floyd South Carolina Social Studies Standards Carlisle Floyd Late 20th and Early 21st Centuries Topics include - Opera - lyricist and composer, interpreting
More information