![]() "I guess it does look like a poem when you see it typed up like that. The more he writes, the more he learns that he does have something to say. Jack becomes especially fond of a poem by Walter Dean Myers titled Love That Boy, and it is this poem that finally gives Jack a way to tell the whole story of. ![]() But his teacher, Miss Stretchberry, won't stop giving her class poetry assignments - and Jack can't avoid them. Only girls write it and every time he tries to, his brain feels empty. 1 The author drew inspiration from Walter Dean Myers ' poem, Love That Boy. It is written in diary format, in the perspective of a young boy who resists poetry assignments from his teacher. ![]() ![]() Written as a series of free-verse poems from Jack's point of view, and with classic poetry included in the back matter, this novel is perfect for kids and teachers, too. Love That Dog is a free verse piece written by Sharon Creech and published by HarperCollins. Love That Dog shows how one boy named Jack finds his voice with the help of a teacher, a pencil, some yellow paper, and, of course, a dog. ![]() It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. This middle grade audiobook is an excellent choice for tween listeners in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. The Newbery Medal-winning author of Walk Two Moons, Sharon Creech, brings listeners a story with enormous heart. ![]()
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