His first book, "All Over But the Shoutin'," is about his mother. ... In the prologue of the book he writes, this is not an important book. ... The book quickly became a bestseller. ... Their hard, backbreaking, and sometimes physically mutilating jobs supplied food, shelter, and clothing for their families for generations. ... It was a matter of distance, the distance between a hard, hot, dirty, dangerous job, and a shovel handle" (7). ...

• Word Count: 4108
• Approx Pages: 16
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

During the reading workshop, I will first give a book talk then a mini-lesson. ... We will also discuss what I read and what type of book it is so that the children know. ... The readers' notebook consist of five sections; the reading list, the reading interest list, books to read list, the letters, and guided reading/book club. ...

• Word Count: 3469
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: High School

Abstract Ernest Hemingway's prose has left a lasting impression on the way American literature is written and taught. His name is legendary. Hemingway's style was influenced by his years as a newspaper reporter, both before and after World War I. Based on his experiences, this paper examines the roots and influences of Hemingway's unique writing style. I will draw information from the large body of Hemingway literary criticism, his fiction, and the authors own comments on the craft of writing. ...

• Word Count: 5359
• Approx Pages: 21
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate