 | | Journey to the Hudson Valley of New York for a conversation with noted children's author, Ann M. Martin. She talks about her immensely popular Baby Sitter's Club books as well as her many other books, including A Corner of the Universe. Viewers will see where she does her writing and get tips and techniques from a master. -21 mins |  Curriculum Connections Pick, Fall 2006 |
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Free 2-Week Trial and get unlimited viewing of this program! Topics for classroom discussion and assignments: Ann M. Martin’s book, “A Corner of the Universe,” tells the story of a family secret. The author says that people who keep these secrets believe the rest of the world won’t understand and explains that keeping a family secret can be very painful. Discuss the idea of family secrets with your class. The interviewer asks Ann M. Martin what makes a family — and what makes a family strong. Discuss her answers. The teacher will put the word “family” on the board. The class will write a short essay on their interpretation of what is a family. Belle Telle is the story of a young girl's school experiences when desegregation begins. Research the history of desegragation of in the U.S.
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