Keys to Inspiration

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What sets Steve Ford's book apart is that he unpacks the mystery of motivation. He shows us that when students journey to their emotional center, inspiration follows, and students write. Buckle up as Steve takes us on a genre-writing journey, entertaining us along the way! -- Judith Mitzuk, literacy Coach, Saint Paul Public Schools With eloquence and deftness, Steve Ford offers educators a compelling approach to teaching composition-writing from the heart. As a parent whose four children experienced Steve Ford first-hand, I recommend this winsome writer and his wonderful book. -- Lori Goetz, parent Like Steve Ford, I believe strongly that writing leads to self-awareness, and that writing belongs in every discipline. These beliefs were the foundation of my literacy courses over the years, and they're reflected throughout Keys to Inspiration.I wish this powerful book, full of inspirational lessons and projects, had been available to the future teachers in my classrooms. -- Barbara Elvecrog, professor emeritus, Hamline University Mr. Ford understood the fundamental truth that good writing comes from raw emotion. Be it poetry or a play, he cultivated the inner writer in each of us. Too many writing teachers focus on the mechanics of language and forget why we write in the first place: to express ourselves. Instead of starting out with the "what?" Mr. Ford begins by asking young writers the far more interesting question: "Why?" -- Mary Mei, former student Ford, a former sixth grade writing teacher, has developed a writing program filled with ideas and lessons that have succeeded in his classroom . . . librarians will appreciate Ford's passion for lessons that encourage students to develop their own voice. * Library Journal *