I love sharing book titles with close friends, so I'm happy you are here! I want to share a book that you must add to your to-be-read list. Ruth Ayres has a brand new book titled Enticing Hard-To-Reach Writers published by Stenhouse Publishers. It's another must read from Ruth. There are many professional development books available to learn about mastering our craft of teaching. However, there are only a few that make a true impact -- and this is one book that weaves raw truth, research, practical ideas, and story all in one {cute} little package. In Enticing Hard-To-Reach Writers , Ruth allows her worlds to collide during the creation: "In this book, I entwine my three story lines as educator, momma, and writer." (p. 6) And she does this in an amazing way through sharing stories of her family, adoption, children living in hard places -- and doing their best -- and healing. She shares how we can use research to understand how to
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ReplyDeleteWhat a powerful description.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the use of alliteration. Can I share with my class so they can hear it?
ReplyDeleteI think your words said it all - precise, perfect, picture-painting words. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteOooh, love the alliteration. I like the way you have the lines like staggered too.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL! I love this especially your last line. I have been trying to get my students to slice with precision and about one aspect of their life. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI loved how you continued to refine and add more depth to the definition.
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