Best Selling Books by Ralph Fletcher

Experience the passion and intellectual fervor of the Middle Ages through "The Love Letters of Abelard and Heloise." This enduring collection unveils the extraordinary correspondence between Peter Abelard, a brilliant theologian, and Heloise, a woman of remarkable intellect and spirit. Their letters offer a profound glimpse into their passionate love affair, a relationship that defied societal norms and religious expectations. More than just a record of romance, these letters explore complex themes of love, loss, faith, and the challenges of living a life devoted to both intellect and devotion. Delve into a captivating historical dialogue that illuminates medieval society, theological debates, and the enduring power of the human heart. Explore the lives and thoughts of two remarkable individuals whose story continues to resonate across the centuries. A foundational text for anyone interested in medieval history, religious biography, and the history of philosophy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Twelve-year-old Fletch has a hard time adjusting after his father announces that their family will be moving from Massachusetts to Ohio.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"The Social Secretary" by David Graham Phillips offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate social life and political machinations of Washington D.C. This compelling work of political fiction delves into the world of high society, exploring the customs and conventions that governed the nation''s capital at the turn of the century. Through the eyes of a social secretary navigating the complex landscape of power and influence, Phillips paints a vivid portrait of a bygone era. This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to immerse themselves in the literary world of Washington D.C. society and experience the timeless themes of ambition, social climbing, and the subtle dance between public image and private life. A captivating read for those interested in literary fiction and the enduring allure of political dramas. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Maybe you''ve heard before that poetry is magic, and it made you roll your eyes, but I believe it''s true. Poetry matters. At the most important moments, when everyone else is silent, poetry rises to speak. I wrote this book to help you write poems and to give practical ideas for making your poems sound the way you want them to sound. We''re not going to smash poems up into the tiniest pieces. This book is about writing poetry, not analyzing it. I want this book to help you have more wonderful. moments in the poetry you write. I want you to feel the power of poetry. it''s my hope that through this book you will discover lots of ways to make your poems shine, sing, soar... -- Ralph Fletcher

JoAnn Portalupi and Ralph Fletcher is a ready-to-use writing curriculum that provides you with the instruction students need to improve the quality of their writing and at the same time develops your ability to read and assess your students'' writing. These hands-on lessons explore the qualities of writing-ideas, design, language, presentation-and show how, when each is infused with voice, the writer''s personality energizes the writing. Teacher''s Guide The 104-page Teacher''s Guide introduces the four qualities of writing and describes the role of voice in effective writing; offers strategies for choosing lessons based on genre cycles or on student and teacher needs and interests; and provides a broad array of assessment and record-keeping forms. An Instructional Challenge Chart matches TQW lessons to your students'' needs and demonstrates the assessment-teaching loop. Lesson Cards A complete lesson is provided on each of the 112 lesson cards. The front of each card provides a straightforward lesson in a concise three-part structure. The back of each card provides exemplar texts and other lesson-specific teaching support. Looking at Student Writing CD-ROM The Looking at Student Writing CD-ROM provides both video and print resources to support your writing curriculum. Through video clips, JoAnn and Ralph provide practical advice on how to organize and teach with TQW. An innovative electronic presentation allows you to listen in and observe JoAnn and Ralph as they analyze 24 samples of student writing. Assessment masters and other reproducibles provide practical support for your writing curriculum

This warm and practical guidebook by celebrated author and educator Ralph Fletcher demystifies the teaching of writing and shows how to engage every student.

Mr. Fabiano''s sixth grade class decides to go through a day of school by themselves when a substitute teacher fails to show up to teach the class. Will they be able to follow the schedule? Will they get caught?