"Good Conversation!" A Talk with Jane Yolen
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Jane Yolen
Journey to Scotland to meet the author of "The Devils Arithmetic," and enjoy a fascinating discussion of her life and writing.
- 22 minutes
- Nominated as best video of the year, "American Library Association"
Questions for classroom discussion and assignments:
- The author says that we all have experiences that are strange, magical and wondrous. Write about an experience that supports this statement, giving an example from your own lives.
- Discuss and write a short essay on what makes a good friend.
- Impossible events can become exciting fantasy stories. Have the class brainstorm impossible things, then write a story about one of them.