A few years ago, thanks to a random discovery I found a modern-day adaptation of Pride and Prejudice movie that I loved. Princess came in while I was watching it and fell in love with it, and I explained it was inspired by Pride and Prejudice, which of course meant she wanted to … [Read more...]
Sherlock Holmes book club
I first read Sherlock Holmes in 7th grade. I believe it was one of the later Sherlock Holmes books, and I remember there being an extended flashback from the point of view of the murderer, or I think that's what it was. I really should try and track down what Sherlock Holmes book … [Read more...]
How to conduct an interview
A few years ago we worked through the Cover Story writing curriculum for our writing lessons. One of the bigger projects was to conduct an interview, and I worked with the kids quite a bit on how to conduct an interview. ^^^^ Obviously not my ginormous kids, but … [Read more...]
Little Princess book club
I'll get to the Little Princess book club details in one moment, but first a story. It's interesting how movie adaptations of books affect our view of the books. At some point, and I honestly do not remember if it was before or after I read the book, but the Little Princess … [Read more...]
Paddington Book Club
I loved Paddington as a kid. For whatever reason, he was the talking bear book I gravitated to. For whatever reason I was not a fan of Winnie the Pooh, do you like both or just one of the characters? Paddington books much like Pippi Longstocking and Mary Poppins books follow a … [Read more...]
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