When I Whisper, Nobody Listens: Helping Young People Write About Difficult Issues
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (819 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0325003521 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Thoughtful and constructive That the author has spent her whole career working with writing and young people is evident from the thoughtful and constructive approach she takes to writing about difficult subjects. Tactful and level-headed, specific and creative, Frost provides a sound foundation for working with students in ways that make a space for them to write about hard things if they want to.The book is also well-written; I read the first half straight through, dr. Listen Carefully Richard I heartily recommend this book to anyone who is a teacher, has a teacher, or knows a teacher. The author's experiences in teaching kids to write about difficult topics are described here in a warm and clear voice that serves as an illustration of how best to communicate with the kids in question. This is a very valuable tool, with specific examples and exercises which will be immediately applicable. While dealing with the stated subject, the
In the aftermath of Columbine and similar incidents, this important book does just that, addressing students' need to articulate their thoughts and feelings about violence, anger, drug use, peer pressure, and other complex issues. Just as important, it describes how to create a climate for developing conflict-resolution skills and for proposing nonviolent alternatives to solve problems. How can you make your classrooms safe for students who wish to share writing about personal topics? What are your responsibilities to students and their parents, to social service agencies and legal authorities, and to yourself? How do you know when writing about violence or suicide indicates a potential danger? And how do you respond when you suspect that it does? Few books offer guidance on how you can help students write about sensitive topics or provide pragmatic suggestions for developi
“This title would make an excellent addition to the bookshelves of any English teacher.”–-VOYA
She currently writes poetry and children's books, and teaches writing in schools, group homes, and juvenile-detention centers. Helen Frost has been writing and working with young people since she was a teenager. . She has taught writing at all levels, preschool through university, including four years as an elementary teacher in Alaska and