Dear Friends: As of Fall 2004 the Greater Phoenix Area Writing Project has been discontinued. This website will be maintained for a time on a limited basis for informational purposes and so that you are able to access the resources provided. All the best to you in your teaching. Wednesday, June 25, 2003 GPAWP 2003 Summer Institute Web Diary "Word Choice"

Stormy Rodden Andalucia Middle School Phoenix, AZ Presentation Title: "Word Choice" Grade Level(s): 4-8 Book(s) used: Hailstones and Halibut Bones by Mary O'Neill I Love You the Purplest by Barbara M. Joosse Other Resources: NA Presentation Description: Students identify the use of effective word choice in Hailstones and Halibut Bones by Mary O'Neill and I Love You the Purplest by Barbara M. Joosse. Students then create a poem or story modeled after the book examples. They will also examine and explain the specific use of effective word choice in student created writings. Note: If you don't see a Navigation Bar on this page, please click here, then click on GPAWP Summer Diary to get back to this page. Back to Web Diary Updated: December 8, 2005