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Consumed "The Sun Also Rises"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:57:08 GMT

The Sun Also Rises

by Ernest Hemingway

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Consumed "Schoolhouse Rock! (Special 30th Anniversary Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:42:30 GMT

Schoolhouse Rock! (Special 30th Anniversary Edition)

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Consumed "The Lost Symbol"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:41:00 GMT

The Lost Symbol

by Dan Brown

Consumed "Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Widescreen Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:27:51 GMT

Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Widescreen Edition)

by Doug Liman

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Consumed "Die Another Day"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:35:17 GMT

Die Another Day

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Consuming "Papers, Papers, Papers: An English Teacher's Survival Guide"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:05:08 GMT

Papers, Papers, Papers: An English Teacher's Survival Guide

by Carol Jago

Consumed "Enchanted (Full Screen Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:47:46 GMT

Enchanted (Full Screen Edition)

Consumed "Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:47:06 GMT

Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

by Mignon Fogarty

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A review of "Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:47:06 GMT

Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

by Mignon Fogarty

This book contains so many helpful explanations for what we do when we write. The examples are clear and understandable, and Grammar Girl doesn’t waste time on jargon.

When a student asks me “Why” or “How” questions and I need a quick reference, I’ll go to Grammar Girl first for a useful reply. Thanks for a grammar and usage guide for the non-grammar snobs Ms. Fogarty!

Why I gave up consuming "The Hot Zone: A Terrifying True Story"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:37:21 GMT

The Hot Zone: A Terrifying True Story

by Richard Preston

I read enough to know that it is a good addition to my literature circle book choices. I’m trying to build my nonfiction choices to appeal to more of my readers. It is too graphic for my personal taste, but it is well written, and I think some of my students will like it.

Consumed "Alexandria: A Marcus Didius Falco Novel (Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:08:32 GMT

Alexandria: A Marcus Didius Falco Novel (Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries)

by Lindsey Davis

Consumed "Serenity: Those Left Behind (Serenity)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:38:48 GMT

Serenity: Those Left Behind (Serenity)

by Joss Whedon

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Consumed "The Mystery of Grace"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:37:04 GMT

The Mystery of Grace

by Charles de Lint

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Consumed "Finger Lickin' Fifteen (Stephanie Plum Novels)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:36:39 GMT

Finger Lickin' Fifteen (Stephanie Plum Novels)

by Janet Evanovich

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Consumed "Plum Spooky"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:36:11 GMT

Plum Spooky

by Janet Evanovich

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Consumed "Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:44:17 GMT

Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within

by Natalie Goldberg

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Consumed "The Dark Knight"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:23:55 GMT

The Dark Knight

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Consumed "The Pig Did It"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:21:40 GMT

The Pig Did It

by Joseph Caldwell

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Consuming "The White Album"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Sat, 30 May 2009 16:18:03 GMT

The White Album

by Joan Didion

Why I recommend "The World's Shortest Stories: Murder, Love, Horror, Suspense, All This and Much More in the Most Amazing Short Stories Ever Written, Each One Just 55 Words Long"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:29:45 GMT

The World's Shortest Stories: Murder, Love, Horror, Suspense, All This and Much More in the Most Amazing Short Stories Ever Written, Each One Just 55 Words Long

This book has provided a great set of writing starters for my 10 Honors Writers’ Workshop. We haven’t attempted 55 word stories of our own yet, but we’re reading them in class and discussing what makes each story work, pondering word choices, and deciding if there’s really any conflict/resolution. Students have written prequels and sequels to several stories, and they seem inspired to write whenever we use one as a starter. Now they’re asking me to add the book as a literature circle choice and requesting that I read a few of the stories if we have a few minutes before the bell. Too cool!

Why I want to consume "Notebook Know-How: Strategies For The Writer's Notebook"

nobody@allconsuming.net (EngIIRockz) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:44:01 GMT

Notebook Know-How: Strategies For The Writer's Notebook

by Aimee Buckner

I’m surprised that I’m getting so much from this text. I bought it on the strength of Ralph Fletcher’s (Just love him!) introduction without realizing that it is, primarily, an elementary school resource. I figured I’d read through it one time before I mailed it to a friend that teaches elementary education classes at U. Maine. Much to my surprise, I’ve gotten some ideas that have worked really well in my 10th grade honors English Writers’ Workshop.

While I certainly don’t tell my 10th graders that they’re using techniques from an elementary school resource (that would be too uncool), whenever I roll a new idea out, their response and their writing has been quite good. If you’re looking for fresh writing workshop ideas in a workable format then give this text a try.