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We were also doing Young Authors. It is facilitated through an outside
group and not nearly as nicely structured as yours. Recently some students
in the central Illinois area have been writing for Pens to Lens. I have
included the link below, it really is a great program!

https://penstolens.com/


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School Library Educators <aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> In the past we had have all grades K-5 participate year in a Young Author
> Program.  Each grade level would write some type of book: Kind. Family book
> project, 1st:All about me, 2nd: Poetry, 3rd: Have done nonfiction but last
> year 3rd did a graphic novel page and 4th did short story fiction.  So...I
> am looking for other ways to facilitate writing in K-4.  Some teachers
> think that doing books especially if sent home aren't true examples of
> student work.  They get judged and 15 get chosen to be Golden Book winners:
> read aloud and 2-3 in each grade level are notables at a special Young
> Author evening we have in May. They all get certificates too.  Looking for
> alternative suggestions. Thanks!
> Patty K.
>
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> Patty Kulesza
> Media Director
> Richland School District 88A
> Crest Hill, IL.
> 815-725-8391 ext 3102
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*Ashlie M Marcy*

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*LeRoy CUSD 2*


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