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Learning about our Authors!

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 Parents: This is an in class assignment :)


Block 1: Click the link below. Go to the Meet Kevin Henkes Section.
Read the text on that page. Write 1 thing that surprised you.
Watch his author video. In your notebook, write two interesting things you heard about him.
Click on the Bio - His biography - write 3 things you learned about his life AND how you think those things influenced him to be a writer.
Finally, explore the BOOKS section and select 5 or so titles that you would like to read, and why they seemed interesting to you.
ENJOY!!!!

 Kevin Henkes Website

Blocks 2&3: Click on the link below to go to Augusta Scattergood's website.

Go to the "Book" Section first. Read the summary/blurb and the reviews. In your notebook, write about what how what you just read in that section influences or relates to what you have already heard in the book. Write down any questions it brings to mind as well. What are you curious about in the book?

 Go to the "About" section. Read her biography, and write down 3 things you learned about her. Be sure to add how you think her life may have influenced either her to write, or influenced what she wrote.

 Go to the "Q&A" section. Write two things that struck you or things you read that other authors (like Linda Sue Park) say too. 

 If you have time, go back to the "Book" section. There is a place to click where you can hear an interview of her and she reads some of the book.
Augusta Scattergood Website 


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  1. Nico and Will R.February 8, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    it was REALLY intersting that he paints!!!!

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