Life's Literacy Lessons: Stories and Poems for Teachers
- ISBN-10
- 1571109889
- ISBN-13
- 9781571109880
- Category
- Literacy programs
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Author
- Steven L. Layne
Description
This poignant collection of stories and poems honors literacy educators for the often difficult and always essential work they do with students of all ages. A well-loved classic, Life's Literacy Lessons, is back in print by popular demand and now includes stories as well as new poems. From reading aloud to grammar, from handwriting to standards, Steven Layne highlights the tears and laughter, the challenges and rewards that inspire today's teachers. And Steven reveals his motivation--the events, words, and thoughts that led him to capture his musings in verse and prose. Whether you read them to inspire or entertain, these delightful poems and stories are sure to capture your imagination.
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