"Good Conversation!" A Talk with Richard Peck
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Richard Peck
Visit the 2001 Newbery Award-winning author of "A Year Down Yonder" for a discussion of his life and writing. Richard Peck talks about what he thinks goes into a great book and shares anecdotes about his childhood and growing up years.
- 20 minutes
Questions for classroom discussion and assignments:
- Richard Peck believes much of who we are is decided before we start school. Write a short essay agreeing or disagreeing with this thought.
- The author suggests that students write about activities they've done with friends. Write about activity you've done with friends. Be sure they include the good times and the bad times when you compose your essay.