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Creative Writing And An Overlooked Population, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe

Hal Blythe

As a regional institution, our university's historic mission is to train area teachers who must operate under the auspices of the Kentucky Educational Reform Act, which mandates extensive writing portfolios i Grades 4,7, and 12. While these portfolios may include as much as 50% creative writing or work employing creative writing techniques, a recent survey of teachers responsible for guiding students revealed that not a single teacher had ever taken a course in creative writing pedagogy and only a handful had even had any formal training in creative writing. We suggested that this lack of teacher training was one reason …

Why Fiction And 'The Odour Of Chrysanthemums, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe

Hal Blythe

No abstract provided.

Should Willa Cather Be Taught? Going Beyond The Canon Wars, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe

Hal Blythe

No abstract provided.

How To Find And Fix 'Plotholes': Watch For Common Problems That Can Sidetrack Your Novel, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe

Hal Blythe

This article offers advice for writer on preventing major plotholes in fiction. Selection of information to be revealed earlier in story; Establishment of credibility of facts; Link of plot events with the motivation of the main character.

A Very Special Christmas, Hal Charles

Charlie Sweet

For more than an hour Alyssa had been sitting in front of our picture window without moving. In the darkened pane I couldn't help but notice the contrasting reflections-the bright lights of the Christmas tree and the hollow , unblinking eyes of my nine-year-old daughter. I could have told myself that she was mesmerized by the snowflakes drifting down like angel wings, but that would have been lying

Creating A Paperless Campus: An Administrator's Perspective, H. Rice

H. William Rice

No abstract provided.

10 Ways To Begin: Sure-Fire Techniques To Help You Engage Your Reader From The Start, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe

Charlie Sweet

This article offers tips for authors on improving the first part of a story to entice readers. Technique that can be used to make a reader care about a character. Creation of a conflict and use of dialogue.

How To Find And Fix 'Plotholes': Watch For Common Problems That Can Sidetrack Your Novel, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe

Charlie Sweet

This article offers advice for writer on preventing major plotholes in fiction. Selection of information to be revealed earlier in story; Establishment of credibility of facts; Link of plot events with the motivation of the main character.

Dance Opportunities After University, Darrell Jones

Darrell Jones

No abstract provided.

Horn Of Plenty, Hal Charles

Charlie Sweet

Julia Archer had just sat down in the Lexington Opera House lounge when a stranger slipped onto the sear beside her at the bar. He had on black pants and a black shirt like the orchestra's horn section wore, and he was carrying a battered instrument case.

Uplifting A People. Essays On African American Philanthropy And Education, Marybeth Gasman, Katherine Sedgwick

Marybeth Gasman

No abstract provided.

Triumph Of Love, Marianella Machado

Marianella P. Machado

For narrator, two solo violins, and string orchestra.

Performer:

The Starling Chamber Orchestra of Cincinnati

Audrey Gray and Alex Fager, soloists

Mark Perzel, narrator

Kurt Sassmannhaus, conductor

This is a musical composition by the Venezuelan composer Marianella Machado. The piece is based on the old Spanish-Arabic legend, The Legend of Abencerraje and the Beautiful Jarifa. This legend takes place during the last period of the Muslim domination in Spain.

Abindarráez, a noble Muslim from the Abencerraje family, is captured by Rodrigo de Narváez, a noble Spanish Christian Knight, and his troops on the border between the Kingdoms of Castilla’s and …

Paris Sunrise, Hal Charles

Charlie Sweet

No abstract provided.

Water Imagery In 'Clay's Quilt', Charlie Sweet, Kevin Rahimzadeh

Charlie Sweet

No abstract provided.

Lincoln History Permanent Galleries, Virginia Heaven

Virginia Heaven

Period dress consultant.

Why Fiction And 'The Odour Of Chrysanthemums, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe

Charlie Sweet

No abstract provided.

Reflexiones Sobre La Relacion Poesia-Musica, Marianella Machado

Marianella P. Machado

A lo largo de la historia de la cultura universal es posible apreciar que la poesia y la musica siempre han estado muy intimamente unidas.

Shaken & Stirred: Dress And Cultural History Of The Cocktail Era, Virginia Heaven

Virginia Heaven

Managing Curator, student exhibition.

Creative Writing And An Overlooked Population, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe

Charlie Sweet

As a regional institution, our university's historic mission is to train area teachers who must operate under the auspices of the Kentucky Educational Reform Act, which mandates extensive writing portfolios i Grades 4,7, and 12. While these portfolios may include as much as 50% creative writing or work employing creative writing techniques, a recent survey of teachers responsible for guiding students revealed that not a single teacher had ever taken a course in creative writing pedagogy and only a handful had even had any formal training in creative writing. We suggested that this lack of teacher training was one reason …

Should Willa Cather Be Taught? Going Beyond The Canon Wars, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe

Charlie Sweet

No abstract provided.