A Not So Typical Sixth Graders Story

Author : Tylia L. Flores
Publisher : Tylia Flores
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2024-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Not So Typical Sixth Graders Story by Tylia L. Flores Pdf

Before he found his passion for writing, he was just an 11-year-old boy with buck teeth, trying to find his way born with Cerebral Palsy. Austin Keller loves science, and someday he hopes to discover the cure for Cerebral Palsy, but as he enters middle school and deals with the everyday struggles of being a preteen with Cerebral Palsy, he soon finds himself in a pickle as he discovers he has a new passion that has always been there. He discovers he loves to write, and he finds his passion in writing stories and poetry. He starts to write every day and soon discovers that writing helps him to cope with his disability and the struggles he faces. Toni Morrison, Nobel Prize winner, wrote: “Writing is really a way of thinking--not just feeling but thinking about things that are disparate, unresolved, mysterious, problematic or just sweet.”

Author : Tylia L. Flores
Publisher : Tylia Flores
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-12-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Not So Typical Eighth Graders story by Tylia L. Flores Pdf

A Not So Typical Eighth Graders Story follows 13-year-old Austin Keller, a writer with Cerebral Palsy, who uses a wheelchair to get from place to place due to the obstacles he faces due to his condition. In addition to having Cerebral Palsy, his parents divorced because of his father's PTSD and alcoholism, which led to him being labeled an outcast at Plantation Middle School. A MacBook Pro gives him a sense of belonging for his 13th birthday and he is encouraged to join the school creative writing club, changing his life forever In this inspiring story, Austin Keller, an eighth-grader with cerebral palsy, shares his story that differs greatly from that of most eighth-graders. Austin uses a wheelchair to get around since he has cerebral palsy. Writing became his passion due to his disability Austin has been able to use writing as an outlet for his feelings and as a way to express himself. Through writing he has been able to share his experiences with others, something he wouldn't have been able to do without his disability. Writing has given Austin the opportunity to connect with and inspire people all over the world. He has been able to develop his own unique voice and style, and share his story with people who may not have been in a position to understand it in any other way. Through writing, he was able to express himself and gain self-confidence despite living with a disability. He used writing to express his thoughts and feelings about his experiences and to inspire others. In order to cope with living in a world where he is not understood, he entered the Youth Writers Competition. By entering the competition, he was able to share his story with others and have it validated, which helped boost his self-esteem. Participating in the competition also allowed him to connect with other people who have similar experiences and to find support and community.

Author : Judy Blume
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781481409940

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. by Judy Blume Pdf

Faced with the difficulties of growing up and choosing a religion, a twelve-year-old girl talks over her problems with her own private God.

Author : Wilson Rawls
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780399551239

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Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls Pdf

For fans of Old Yeller and Shiloh, Where the Red Fern Grows is a beloved classic that captures the powerful bond between man and man’s best friend. This special edition includes new material, including a note to readers from Newbery Medal winner and Printz Honor winner Clare Vanderpool, a letter from Wilson Rawls to aspiring writers, original jacket artwork, and more. Billy has long dreamt of owning not one, but two dogs. So when he’s finally able to save up enough money for two pups to call his own—Old Dan and Little Ann—he’s ecstatic. It’s true that times are tough, but together they’ll roam the hills of the Ozarks. Soon Billy and his hounds become the finest hunting team in the valley. Stories of their great achievements spread throughout the region, and the combination of Old Dan’s brawn, Little Ann’s brains, and Billy’s sheer will seems unbeatable. But tragedy awaits these determined hunters—now friends—and Billy learns that hope can grow out of despair. Praise for Where the Red Fern Grows A Top 100 Children’s Novel, School Library Journal A Must-Read for Kids 9 to 14, NPR A Great American Read's Selection (PBS) Winner of Multiple State Awards Over 14 million copies in print! “A rewarding book . . . [with] careful, precise observation, all of it rightly phrased....Very touching.” —The New York Times Book Review “One of the great classics of children’s literature . . . Any child who doesn’t get to read this beloved and powerfully emotional book has missed out on an important piece of childhood for the last 40-plus years.” —Common Sense Media “An exciting tale of love and adventure you’ll never forget.” —School Library Journal “A book of unadorned naturalness.” —Kirkus Reviews “Written with so much feeling and sentiment that adults as well as children are drawn [in] with a passion.” —Arizona Daily Star “It’s a story about a young boy and his two hunting dogs and . . . I can’t even go on without getting a little misty.” —The Huffington Post “We tear up just thinking about it.” —Time on the film adaptation

Author : Jordan Sonnenblick
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545863223

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The Secret Sheriff of Sixth Grade by Jordan Sonnenblick Pdf

A troubled boy discovers his inner hero in this hilarious, honest, and inspiring middle-grade novel by the author of Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie. In sixth grade, bad things can happen to good kids. Bullies will find your weakness and jump on it. Teachers will say you did something wrong when really you didn’t mean to do anything wrong. The kids who joke the loudest can drown out the quieter, nicer kids. Maverick wants to change all that. One of the last things his father left him was a toy sheriff's badge, back when Maverick was little. Now he likes to carry it around to remind him of his dad—and to remind him to make school a better place for everyone . . . even if that’s a hard thing to do, especially when his own home life is falling apart. The Secret Sheriff of Sixth Grade is a story about standing up for yourself—and being a hero at home and in the halls of your school. Praise for The Secret Sheriff of Sixth Grade “A rewarding novel, lit with flashes of irrepressible humor.” —Booklist, starred review “Sonnenblick creates in Maverick an endearing protagonist to root for. Despite daunting obstacles, this terrific boy retains a strong sense of self, a sense of humor, and a big heart that impels him to do what's right, as when he defends his archnemesis.” —Kirkus Reviews “[A] winning formula . . . a child in crisis, lots of humorous situations and one-liners, and moments of genuine warmth and emotion.” —Horn Book

Author : Kumon Publishing
Publisher : Kumon Writing Workbooks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1935800620

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Grade 6 Writing by Kumon Publishing Pdf

From fairy tales to five-paragraph essays, Kumon Writing Workbooks offer a complete program to improve the development and organization of ideas and expand vocabulary. Our fun and innovative exercises inspire creativity and the desire to write.

Author : Denise Cunningham,Nicole Sullivan
Publisher : Lorenz Educational Press
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780787720421

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Story Squares #1 for Grades 5-6 by Denise Cunningham,Nicole Sullivan Pdf

Enhance your reading comprehension lessons with Story Squares?! This versatile resource will encourage a love of reading in your students while developing a wide range of skills. Students are challenged to respond to reading assignments using the skills of Language Arts, Writing, Higher-Order Thinking, and Creative Arts. It covers six timeless children?s classics: ?The Watsons Go to Birmingham ? 1963,? ?Loser,? ?On My Honor,? ?Philip Hall Likes Me. I Reckon Maybe,? ?The Egypt Game,? and ?Everything on a Waffle.? Each book has a story summary and 20 activity options. The packet also includes teacher hints, a grading rubric, and a glossary of terms. Brimming with content for both students and teachers, Story Squares is a novel way to get your students reading!

Author : Katherine A. Dougherty Stahl,Kevin Flanigan,Michael C. McKenna
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781462541577

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Assessment for Reading Instruction, Fourth Edition by Katherine A. Dougherty Stahl,Kevin Flanigan,Michael C. McKenna Pdf

"This book provides a comprehensive conceptual framework and hands-on practical tools for reading assessment. The authors present a clear roadmap for evaluating K-8 students' strengths and weaknesses in each of the basic competencies that good readers need to master. Teachers learn how to select, administer, and interpret a wide range of formal and informal assessments, and how to use the results to improve instruction. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes 30 reproducible assessment tools."

Author : Jennifer T. Mascolo,Vincent C. Alfonso,Dawn P. Flanagan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781118368213

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Essentials of Planning, Selecting, and Tailoring Interventions for Unique Learners by Jennifer T. Mascolo,Vincent C. Alfonso,Dawn P. Flanagan Pdf

A Resource for Designing and Implementing Intervention Programs for At-Risk Learners This authoritative resource provides step-by-step procedures for planning, selecting, and tailoring interventions for at-risk learners with a unique focus on how to individualize interventions using actual case examples. In addition, this volume offers guidelines for gathering and interpreting data in a manner that assists in identifying targets for intervention and rich discussion and information relating to specific academic, cognitive, and behavioral manifestations of students with learning difficulties in reading, math, writing, and oral language. Practitioners will also recognize and learn how to intervene with students from underserved and mis-served populations who are at risk for learning failure including English-language learners and students from impoverished environments. Each chapter describes how specific difficulties interfere with classroom tasks and explain how to select, modify, or otherwise tailor an intervention based on that information. As with all volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this volume includes callout boxes highlighting key concepts, extensive illustrative material, and test questions. The companion CD-ROM provides additional worksheets, case studies, and handouts.

Author : Lemony Snicket
Publisher : Egmont Books Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-25
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 1405281782

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The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket Pdf

The Baudelaire children, Violet, Klaus and baby Sunny, are exceedingly unlucky. Their parents have been killed, and they are forced to go and stay with their Uncle Olaf. It soon turns out that Olaf has evil plans for the children.

Author : Laura B. Hayden
Publisher : Oceanus World Link Services
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-20
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780983941903

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Staying Alive: A Love Story by Laura B. Hayden Pdf

Staying Alive: A Love Story is a story of hope and renewal that centers on a woman’s search for meaning after the untimely death of her 49-year-old husband. Coupled with other experiences of loss in her life she is determined to, with her children, persevere.Like Annie Dillard, Hayden draws on the rhythms and rituals of the natural world to explore her Brooklyn roots and New England adulthood. Wild creatures and domesticated critters, seasides and hillsides proffer comfort and understanding as she comes to realize that “no more than a hairline and no less than an eternity” separate her from the man she loved. Even with the wear and tear her faith endures, it rarely diminishes.Her purpose – to usher her two grieving children through a difficult adolescence to a well-adjusted adulthood – resonates through her own struggles. With the precise objectivity reminiscent of Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking and Joyce Carol Oates’ A Widow’s Story, Hayden recounts the day her husband died and the rituals and obsessions of the bereaved. Forced to look at death straight in the eye, the author stares back, wide-eyed, without blinking through her tears.Hayden also manages to be seriously droll – in an Anne Lamott way. Never is her humor more honed than in the portrayal of her deceased spouse, whose devotion, antics, and wisdom remain ever-present to those who are staying alive without him. His death becomes not only the family’s heartbreak, but the loss of a well-executed life for all who knew him or will get to know him through these essays.Whether Laura Hayden’s writing deals with herself, her children, or her cadre of loved ones, it is clear that she, her daughter, and her son emerge from their tragic loss survivors, not victims of Larry’s death, an outcome of which he would be very pleased. In a culture of intentionally exposed and celebrated self-victimization, the story of this family may be considered a quiet triumph.

Author : Maurice Broaddus
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780062796332

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The Usual Suspects by Maurice Broaddus Pdf

Fans of Jason Reynolds and Sharon M. Draper will love this oh-so-honest middle grade novel from writer and educator Maurice Broaddus. Thelonius Mitchell is tired of being labeled. He’s in special ed, separated from the “normal” kids at school who don’t have any “issues.” That’s enough to make all the teachers and students look at him and his friends with a constant side-eye. (Although his disruptive antics and pranks have given him a rep too.) When a gun is found at a neighborhood hangout, Thelonius and his pals become instant suspects. Thelonius may be guilty of pulling crazy stunts at school, but a criminal? T isn’t about to let that label stick.

Author : Paul van den Broek,Patricia J. Bauer,Tammy Bourg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781135449827

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Developmental Spans in Event Comprehension and Representation by Paul van den Broek,Patricia J. Bauer,Tammy Bourg Pdf

This book is about building metaphorical bridges--all sorts of bridges. At the most basic level, it concerns the bridges that individuals build to understand the events that they experience--the bridges that connect the events in the mind's eye. At another level, it is about bridges that interconnect findings and theoretical frameworks concerning event comprehension and representation in different age groups, ranging from infancy to adulthood. Finally, it is about building bridges between researchers who share interests, yet may not ordinarily even be aware of each other's work. The success of the book will be measured in terms of the extent to which the contributors have been able to create a picture of the course of development across a wide span in chronological age, and across different types of events, from the fictional to the actual. The individuals whose work is represented in this book conduct their work in a shared environment--they all have an intellectual and scholarly interest in event comprehension and representation. These interests are manifest in the overlapping themes of their work. These include a focus on how people come to temporally integrate individual "snapshots" to form a coherent event that unfolds over time, to understand cause and effect, and to appreciate the role of the goal of events. Another overlapping theme involves the possibility of individual differences. These themes are apparent in work on the early development of representations of specific episodes and autobiographical memories, and comprehension of complex events such as stories involving multiple characters and emotions. The editors of this volume had two missions: * to create a development span by bringing together researchers working from infancy to adulthood, and * to create a bridge between individuals working from within the text comprehension perspective, within the naturalistic perspective, and with laboratory analogues to the naturalistic perspective. Their measure of success will be the extent to which they have been able to create a picture of the course of development across a wide span in chronological age, and across different types of events--from fictional to actual.

Author : Ellen Papazian (Editor)
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781387054305

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Welcome to the Real World: True Stories by Seventh Graders by Ellen Papazian (Editor) Pdf

Author : Marcus Emerson
Publisher : Chapter Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1098252403

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Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja: #1 by Marcus Emerson Pdf

Chase Cooper was just another scrawny kid at his new school until a group of ninjas recruited him into their clan and introduced him to a world of trouble. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Chapter Books is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.