The Smell of Crayons Life Poems By Steve A. Davidson
The Smell of Crayons is a collection of poems written as observing the lives of rural adolescents in a school setting. Many poems reflect the inner struggles of those teens. Publication Date: Aug 01 2009 ISBN/EAN13: 1448654459 / 9781448654451 Page Count: 24 Binding Type: US Trade Paper Trim Size: 6" x 9" Language: English Color: Full Color Related Categories: Poetry / Inspirational & Religious
About the author: Steve A. Davidson was born in Seattle, Washington and raised in Alaska. At the age of 25 he left his job and went back to Central Washington University to follow his dream, teaching. Steve has been teaching Middle School for 15 years and many of his poems reflect the turbulent years of a teen as seen through his eyes. Steve is married to his beautiful wife Traci. They have four children.
On 8/23/09, steve davidson wrote: > Good Morning, > My new book is now available. It is available on Amazon.com > both in paperback and digital release. > > The Smell of Crayons > Life Poems > By Steve A. Davidson > > The Smell of Crayons is a collection of poems written as > observing the lives of rural adolescents in a school > setting. Many poems reflect the inner struggles of those teens. > Publication Date: > Aug 01 2009 > ISBN/EAN13: > 1448654459 / 9781448654451 > Page Count: > 24 > Binding Type: > US Trade Paper > Trim Size: > 6" x 9" > Language: > English > Color: > Full Color > Related Categories: > Poetry / Inspirational & Religious > > > About the author: > Steve A. Davidson was born in Seattle, Washington and raised > in Alaska. At the age of 25 he left his job and went back to > Central Washington University to follow his dream, teaching. > Steve has been teaching Middle School for 15 years and many > of his poems reflect the turbulent years of a teen as seen > through his eyes. Steve is married to his beautiful wife > Traci. They have four children.
Summer has been busy, gardening ,painting, and two new horses to break. After selling my eight year old mare I bought a two year old Tennessee Walker filly. She was not happy to leave her lovely owners who raised her and many other colts. The box stall and princess treatment with no work was traded for learning manner and beginning the breaking out...See MoreSummer has been busy, gardening ,painting, and two new horses to break. After selling my eight year old mare I bought a two year old Tennessee Walker filly. She was not happy to leave her lovely owners who raised her and many other colts. The box stall and princess treatment with no work was traded for learning manner and beginning the breaking out process. That lovely little mare hated me and was out to kill, kicking running me up against the arena wall and any other trick she could think of. We have now come to an understanding and she has returned to her former self. She's confident and a joy to ride. About a mouth after I bought Socks my filly ,the breeds called me. They had repossessed a young horse they sold the year before. He was near stave to death. They would give him to me if I was willing to nurse him back to health. He is now a couple hundred pounds heavier and learning to be a saddle horse. My granddaughter Cierra is riding him. The Midwest Book Review published a great review featuring Paranoia in there on line magazine "Children's Bookwatch" June 2009 calling Paranoia heartwarming and highly recommending it. The review will also appear in the " Book Review Index" published four times a year for academic, corporate, and public library systems. I've read Paranoia: A Cat's Tale as a part of the summer reading program at the Edwall library in July. A great review came out in the Spokesman-Review July 19, 2009 by Jim Kershner. The Lincoln County fair was last week. I was a guest Author of WSU/Lincoln County Extension at there booth and read Paranoia. Bridget Rohner the Director made me feel right at home. It was great meeting children and parents who love and care about animals. Seeing there response is a rewarding experience. In October I've been invited to be a guest author at the WORD conference hosted by Gonzaga University. I look forward to here from you. Jane 9-2-09
For all teachers that want a book the kids in middle school will read and enjoy, get Sixty Jars in a Pioneer Town. Perfect tie in for your historical fiction and literature curriculum. It is short, well written, and therefore no excuses.
On 10/02/09, Reading gal wrote: > For all teachers that want a book the kids in middle school > will read and enjoy, get Sixty Jars in a Pioneer Town. > Perfect tie in for your historical fiction and literature > curriculum. It is short, well written, and therefore no > excuses.
Oh No, I have not read a book in 3 weeks. I have no books. I have no time. I am in "reading" withdrawal. I love to read! I need to go to the bookstore, library or at the very least a yard sale and get some books! How could I have let myself get in this shape?
Bread FishOn 12/04/09, Bo wrote: > Oh No, I have not read a book in 3 weeks. I have no books. I > have no time. I am in "reading" withdrawal. I love to read! > I need to go to the bookstore, library or at the very least > a yard sale and get some books! How could I have let myself > get in this shape?
On 12/08/09, Bread Fish wrote: > On 12/04/09, Bo wrote: >> Oh No, I have not read a book in 3 weeks. I have no books. I >> have no time. I am in "reading" withdrawal. I love to read! >> I need to go to the bookstore, library or at the very least >> a yard sale and get some books! How could I have let myself >> get in this shape? >
I'm going to be teaching my 5th grade class how to do book talks and book reviews as part of a unit. I'm expected to differentiate these lessons and final products, but am having difficulty coming up with ideas.
ESL / Special Ed / Below Level students create a small poster with pictures of things that symbolize the story. They use their poster as a visual reminder to help them talk about the story.
On Level students create a Powerpoint presentation about their book. They show the slideshow and talk about each slide. This gives them visual reminders (a support) for their talk.
Above Level / GT students are given 4 to 6 project choices. They create a visual to represent their book (video, scrapbook, Powerpoint, play, etc.) and share it during their talk.
Reviews -
ESL / Special Ed / Below Level students write a "one liner" to "sell" the book.
On Level students write a short "Amazon" type review.
Above Level / GT students write a literary essay and include connections with theme.
I thought it was o...See MoreSomeone on the main chatboard said she enjoyed the book but was disappointed with the ending.
I thoroughly enjoyed the story and I liked the writing by Tatiana de Rosnay. I was REALLY hoping it would turn out that Michel had survived, perhaps was Eduaord! That part was just too sad, but certainly more realistic.
I thought it was obvious before it was revealed, that the new baby daughter was named Sarah.
If you've read Sarah's Key and wish to discuss it, let's do that!
Elaine/ret/INI read it a long time ago, and I liked the ending--realistic, but satisfying.
I can't divorce myself from the image of the brother in the cupboard. How horrendous for both the Jewish family and the family that moved into the apartment. It's so incredible the situations that the people faced.
TriciaNo but I have read several of Kristin Hannah's novels and loved them all. She writes so fluidly, that her reads just flow easily. My first read was Magic Hour, then Firefly Lane, and True Colors. Loved them all.
Thanks, Tricia. I started it last night and am enjoying itOn 1/30/10, Tricia wrote: > No but I have read several of Kristin Hannah's novels and > loved them all. She writes so fluidly, that her reads just > flow easily. My first read was Magic Hour, then Firefly > Lane, and True Colors. Loved them all.
StinkmienerOn 1/30/10, Tricia wrote: > Try this one guys--couldn't put it down! I am reading > Glass Castles next. Keep on posting good reads! This book is proposterous and unreal but i give it a thumbs up on being original because i do not agree with yo
On 8/23/09, steve davidson wrote: > Good Morning, > My new book is now available. It is available on Amazon.com > both in paperback and digital release. > > The Smell of Crayons > Life P...See More