Re: Author Wants to Help You and Your Students

shelly ferro

Posted on 9/26/10

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On 9/14/10, Tena wrote:
> Hello,
> Here's wishing you a great year in teaching! I have
> just published my first children's book, and using my
> talents as a Reading Specialist have developed
> interdisciplinary activities, as well as before, during,
> and after reading activities for the classroom. There are
> vocabulary activities and opportunities for your students
> to write to me about the book and its characters. I am
> glad to respond to those letters at your request.
> A physical disability permits me from teaching in the
> classroom anymore, so I am reaching out to students this
> way. The main goal of this book is also the part of my job
> I miss the most: instilling a love of reading and learning
> in each student.
> I can visit your classroom by Skype, if you wish, and
> our website is about to go online. There, you will be able
> to access the acitivities I spoke of earlier. The obok is
> called Harley Hits a Homer, and I am so pleased with the
> positive way it is being received in the classrooms where
> it is being used.
> I'd love to hear from you if you think we could work
> together on this project. I'd love to hear from your
> classes and to interact with them. I look forward to
> hearing from you soon.
> Let's keep them reading,
> Tena
Tena, I teach Third Grade and if you feel the book is
appropriate for my class I would love to skype with you!!! I
teach in Hanson Ma. my email is ferro.shelly@whrsd.org Let me
know. Thanks!

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