Conversations with the creators of the best in science fiction and fantasy. If you love SF literature, are an author or aspire to become one, you'll enjoy this podcast.
Middle-school teachers talking about ideas and challenges in real-world classroom environments. Discussions on education, ideas for both parents and teachers, interviews with top young adult literature authors.
Sheila and Lorrie talk with David Lubar and discuss current classroom projects.
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substitute teaching
Bridge to Terabithia
Scholastic website
students grading other students
Interview with David Lubar author of True Talents the sequel to Hidden Talents
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hooking the reluctant reader is David’s hidden talent
In the Land of the Lawn Weenies
Invasion of the Road Weenies
sense of humor
computer game designer
give characters problems
reading range is wide
Orson Scott Card
Questions asked in one question should be answered in the next
Heroes
Hi, Sheila and Lorrie!
I regularly enjoy listening to “With Class.” As someone who is employed in a junior high school, and as an author who writes YA fiction, it’s right up my street.
My latest novel, “Chion,” was published in January 2007. If you girls would like a free copy, drop me an email. (I had trouble finding contact info on your site.)
By the way, I’m from way across the pond in Ireland.
Keep up the good work.
Darryl
Darryl,
We would love a copy!
Sheila
[...] don’t know nothing about him but you can check out this recent interview/cast with him at the Dragon Page I stumbled on to. We also have reviews of both books here and here at Fantasybookspot.com by [...]
Hi Ms. Unwin,
Since I go t My New video iPod nano, I have subscribed your podcast on iTunes! OOBER COOL!!! Anyway, have an awsome Spring Break!
John
John,
Enjoy the Nano (not in class)! I hope you had a great spring break as well!
Mrs. Unwin
Hi Sheila and Lorrie-
I teach Middle School Math, but the other half of my heart is with Reading. I have enjoyed your show. Thanks for your reaction to the previews of the “Bridge to Terabithia.” Everytime I saw it I would cringe. It is one of my most cherished books and was pesimistic about what Disney had done. My sister begged be to go, so kicking and screaming, I went. I am pleased to tell you that it exceeded all expectations. The previews emphasized the fantasy world; the movie captured the true essence of the friendship and connection between Jess and Leslie. I am proud to say that I cried my eyes out. I hope that you enjoyed the movie with your class…and that at least some of them cried too!
Brenda