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Author Larissa Juliano has agreed to Giveaway a copy of book Grace Lou. All you have to do to get in…
Author: Larissa Juliano
Larissa Juliano is an elementary and library teacher in upstate New York. She lives in her hometown with her husband and three young children. Being a mom and wife have been the greatest blessings of her life. Besides teaching, Larissa’s passion is writing books in hopes of inspiring children to use their imagination, especially through literature. This can be the very best travel ticket of all.
The Underdog?
By Larissa Juliano Katy finished up the side streets. So traffic could move in and out around the city. Then she went home to rest. Then…and only… Read more “The Underdog?”
Developing Memorable or Quirky Characters
Originally posted on Writing and Illustrating:
You know I have mentioned the Children’s Book Academy and their upcoming Craft and Business of Writing Children’s Picture Books interactive…
Honey, what did you read at school today? by Larissa Juliano
Originally posted on Nerdy Book Club:
“The idea of the extraordinary happening in the context of the ordinary is what’s fascinating to me.” -Chris Van Allsburg ?…
Sources of Information versus Sources of Inspiration
I am obsessed with soooooo many of this fabulous teacher’s ideas and cannot wait to try some of them in upcoming writing workshops and presentations about my literature inspirations, mentor texts, and more. LOVE. ❤️❤️❤️
We are well on our way into our informational writing project. I explained with our first work with informational writing, I wanted to make sure to find ways to give more power over to my students as we began one of our final writing projects of the school year. When we were working on our wonder writing, I saw the power of asking students to choose and analyze and learn from their own mentor texts. For so long, I have seen the power of mentor texts to turn children into better writers. But, only recently, have I begun to realize that if I really want to teach my students to become lifelong writers, then I need to teach them how to learn from the writers they are surrounded by in their lives.
This means that instead of choosing all of the mentor texts for my students, I needed to do…
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Gifts for Writers: Holiday 2016 Edition
Originally posted on Writing for Kids (While Raising Them):
? Once again it’s time for Santa to load up his sleigh—and good little writers everywhere will be hoping…
Who are we writing for?
“I like you the way you are… but you’ll be more comfortable with your shoulder strap fastened.” ~Corduroy by Don Freeman Every time I read… Read more “Who are we writing for?”
Kindness in November
I’ve organized these groups and clubs throughout my teaching career, and wanted to show their description that I provided to staff and families. Try one at school… Read more “Kindness in November”
Expanding our Interests
I’ve organized these groups and clubs throughout my teaching career, and wanted to show their description that I provided to staff and families. Try one at school… Read more “Expanding our Interests”
RALC Writing Workshop
Hosting a workshop for the Rochester Literacy Council at Council Rock Elementary! October 22nd, 2016 Pics to follow! Participants in this group will be using a variety… Read more “RALC Writing Workshop”
