Martha E. Rhynes
Autor(a) de I, too, sing America : the story of Langston Hughes
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Gwendolyn Brooks: Poet from Chicago (Carter G… por Martha E. Rhynes
I loved how is was Inspired to write for blacks at a conference she attended by Amiri Baraka. Gwendolyn's life was a true inspiration. This is more catered to 6 grade and up based off the vocabulary and messages that are expressed in this work.
Martha E. Rhynes has written a short and easy-to-read account of the life of Gwendolyn Brooks. When reading Brooks poems and stories, one can get a sense of her life, but Rhynes has given readers an outsider's look at her life. This book would blend easily into units on authors, African Americans, or important women.
I also enjoy how teachers can grab some activities out of this book. At one point we learn that Brooks tried to write a poem, a story, anything everyday. Students and future writers should be encouraged to do the same thing. Some of Brooks's best writing came from what she saw every day and recorded.… (mais)
I also enjoy how teachers can grab some activities out of this book. At one point we learn that Brooks tried to write a poem, a story, anything everyday. Students and future writers should be encouraged to do the same thing. Some of Brooks's best writing came from what she saw every day and recorded.… (mais)
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- Obras
- 3
- Membros
- 42
- Popularidade
- #357,757
- Avaliação
- 4.3
- Críticas
- 2
- ISBN
- 3