tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post1023818363934073152..comments2024-03-17T12:30:03.009-05:00Comments on Teaching Authors--6 Children's Authors Who Also Teach Writing: The RulesCarmela Martinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-89115880455010241052010-02-01T20:47:15.826-06:002010-02-01T20:47:15.826-06:00First off, I remain in awe of those coordinated in...First off, I remain in awe of those coordinated individuals who are able to exercise on the elliptical while reading a book without incurring an injury!<br /><br />Struck and White has been a favourite of mine since I was in high school. I love grammar and I love the rules. I cringe when "myself" is used in place of "me" and I feel ill when "that" is used instead of "who" or "whom." That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed the article about William Safire's "rules" and found myself both laughing in agreement.<br /><br />Sydney Taylor's books were essential reads during my formative years as a young Jewess and I always enjoy reading about other people's AOAKF experiences.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-69654834719630814482010-02-01T14:30:12.823-06:002010-02-01T14:30:12.823-06:00Michelle, my teachers who made a difference are Mr...Michelle, my teachers who made a difference are Mr. Micklos, Mr. Bennett, and a wonderful summer-session teacher I had named Susan Land. I really need to look her up someday -- thanks for the nudge.<br /><br />And Jaymie, I read the same about Ayelet Waldman. I also just learned she's married to Michael Chabon. I feel the same as you do, BTW.<br /><br />Carmela, motivation for the workout is just as much of a problem as time. I actually have a little exercycle under my desk. Ask me if I'm pedaling as I type this. (Or rather, please don't!)Jeanne Marie Grunwell Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12961675083644536636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-41299966145698925882010-02-01T10:52:05.607-06:002010-02-01T10:52:05.607-06:00I love Ayelet Waldman's books! And if I am rem...I love Ayelet Waldman's books! And if I am remembering correctly, she took some flack for talking honestly about the ups and downs of parenthood - she didn't "follow the rules." I think that makes her even more likeable!Jaymiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074879023566615830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-23015115890449588272010-02-01T10:19:27.086-06:002010-02-01T10:19:27.086-06:00Hooray for you, Jeanne Marie, for making time for ...Hooray for you, Jeanne Marie, for making time for both a 20-minute workout and a date with your husband. I'm impressed!<br />And thanks for sharing the link to the summary of writing rules and why we may want to break them. I plan to share the article with my students, too.Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-60782170052675689712010-02-01T06:32:32.363-06:002010-02-01T06:32:32.363-06:00What a great post! My freshman year English teach...What a great post! My freshman year English teacher broke my heart in a million pieces. But my senior year, a new English teacher taught me to love writing again. Freshman year in college I had a Rhetoric teacher who fought with me tooth and nail on every paper I wrote, making me a better writer and analytical thinker. Big thanks to Bill Briggs and Steve Jahn - two men whose names I'll never forget.Michelle Sussmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107477002733143764noreply@blogger.com