Bridging images and words, books and events by author-illustrator bridget marzo. Wednesday, 14 February 2018. Ongoing inspiration - author-illustrator Roger Duvoisin. The text of Lonely Veronica. Is much longer picture books are supposed to be these days and the story unusual too. How ever did Veronica get lost at the top of a half-finished skyscraper? All the pictures,.

Resources and reviews for Catholic English teachers and parents. Tuesday, 5 August 2014. The Chinese in World War I. A few years back I wrote an article about Lu Zhengxiang. The Chinese Prime Minister who, after leading the Chinese delegation to the Versailles Peace Treaty, became a Catholic monk and priest. About the Chinese Labour Corps during World War I which puts some of his life in context. Monday, 4 August 2014. Tolkien and the Great War. Tuesday, 20 May 2014.

Theme is an important concept for understanding texts of all types. Six Ways to Improve Close Readings. How do you effectively structure and guide classroom discussions about novels? Whats the best way to get stud. Discussing Character Traits in The Outsiders. The Best Way to Motivate Students to Complete Complex Tasks.

Friday, January 17, 2014. I enjoy receiving and giving realistic fiction, for both children and adults, with strong characters, beautiful language, and humane visions. They just want to read something they can connect to, identify with, recognize, empathize, and feel similar feelings as the characters in their books.

Is All About Cycling, Almost. This is a beautifully jacketed edition. It has a linked website. With historical details about the Second. A review by the author, Shirley Hughes- a wartime adventure by someone with a strong feeling for the time.