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    A Writer's Notebook: Unlocking the Writer Within You
    A Writer's Notebook: Unlocking the Writer Within You
    A Writer's Notebook: Unlocking the Writer Within You
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    A Writer's Notebook: Unlocking the Writer Within You

    By Ralph Fletcher

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    Tap into your inner writer with this book of practical advice by the bestselling author of How Writers Work and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding. 

    Writers are just like everyone else—except for one big difference. Most people go through life experiencing daily thoughts and feelings, noticing and observing the world around them. But writers record these thoughts and observations. They react. And they need a special place to record those reactions.  

    Perfect for classrooms, A Writer’s Notebook gives budding writers a place to keep track of all the little things they notice every day. Young writers will love these useful tips for how to use notes and jottings to create stories and poems of their own.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateAug 24, 2010
    ISBN9780062014931
    A Writer's Notebook: Unlocking the Writer Within You
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    Ralph Fletcher

    Ralph Fletcher is the author of many well-received books for children, including the novels Fig Pudding and Flying Solo, and the picture books Twilight Comes Twice, Grandpa Never Lies, and Circus Surprise. He lives with his family in New Hampshire. Visit him online at ralphfletcher.com.

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    • 5/5
      Noteable LA. Funny. Inspires kids to write. Could be used as a read aloud, as if Fletcher is in our class teaching us all how to write. This use is mentioned by Johnson and Giorgis, p. 116.
    • 5/5
      Another great book to read with young writers!
    • 4/5
      This is an excellent book to use to spark interesting writing. My 8 year old son, 11 year old daughter, and I are enjoying the light-hearted, inspirational entries.

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