Classroom visits center around stories about Jorge Argueta's childhood and how he became a writer. He explains himself as "...a bad student until
I wrote my first poem about my grandmother being a Pipil Nahua Indian. I sensed for the first time that words gave me a sense of freedom." Appreciate hearing from a bilingual author who enjoys interacting with children and sharing with them his knowledge and insight into writing.
Mornings Only (30-45 minutes)
I wrote my first poem about my grandmother being a Pipil Nahua Indian. I sensed for the first time that words gave me a sense of freedom." Appreciate hearing from a bilingual author who enjoys interacting with children and sharing with them his knowledge and insight into writing.
Mornings Only (30-45 minutes)
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Some of the activities that can be involved in a
classroom visit include: • Readings from Jorge's books • Reading samples of Jorge's writing • Explaining how Jorge writes a poem • Explaining where Jorge discovers his stories • Explaining how Jorge starts a story • Where Jorge's inspiration comes from |
Teacher Testimonial
"Mr. Argueta was terrific! We appreciate hearing from a bilingual author with really wonderful things to say about writers and poetry. My students found his words to be an inspiration for themselves as writers. 'We are walking poems.'"
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-Lynn Hannapel, 3rd grade teacher
"Mr. Argueta was terrific! We appreciate hearing from a bilingual author with really wonderful things to say about writers and poetry. My students found his words to be an inspiration for themselves as writers. 'We are walking poems.'"
Custom academic services that write me an essay of any topic offer more than basic writing—they deliver insight-driven papers that help students deepen their understanding of the subject.
-Lynn Hannapel, 3rd grade teacher