art · narrative · theater · writing

keeping interest.

My colleague, Lori Dixon, directed me to this February 2008 Vanity Fairarticle, "Keys to the Kingdom" by Jim Windolf.  It is a long article, but this quote especially highlights the importance of story elements in the development of a plot that holds interest.  What a cool way to connect the world of entertainment to our… Continue reading keeping interest.

DonorsChoose.org · field trips · Pat Werner · supplies · theater

Start Writing Proposals Today!

Pat Werner, my amazing Literacy Coach from my first year of teaching, told me about DonorsChoose, an organization that matches teachers in need of funding with citizen philanthropists, in the fall of 2004. I started writing grant proposals through DonorsChoose and obtained funding for experiences I wanted my students to have. Thanks to Pat informing… Continue reading Start Writing Proposals Today!