Forgive bloops -- renovations continous-- Below are links to artwork, stories, and practical Visual Tools for the classroom. Comments welcome. Teachers please share how you grow these stratgies . Thanks, Roger

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For teachers who've seen visual tools work for students and asked "Where's the book on this?"
It's Here!
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IRA SLIDES
Get a PDF of a
presentation at the IRA, with Linda Rief and Amy Levy Rocci. You'll see lots of students' work. Like storyboards shared in the classroom, these visuals are designed to illustrate our talk. Those who've seen this presetation live will know the full story. Those just looking can learn more in the book
Visual Tools.

Contact me at: Tellingboards@aol.com

SCHOOL: Author/Illustrator Presentations and Writing Residencies
Sharing the excitement of writing stories and making pictures is fun, but showing students how familiar tools can make writing easier, inviting all learners into the Literacy circle, is what I enjoy most.

"One of the best author presentations I’ve ever seen! His message is SO positive. All kids can succeed." Teacher, Saratoga Elem,Springfield, VA

VISUAL TOOLS: Teacher Workshops Got Reluctant Readers and Writers?
Explore targeted
Visual Tools that increase reading comprehension and make writing easier. See how low-text tools engage students with different learning styles, offering powerful support for reading, writing, note taking and more. Click on the link above to look inside the book.
ARTWORK : Illustration/Drawings/Painting
My artwork can be found in books, magazines, and in the collection of a number of museums, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. See a range of this work and stories related to the pictures.

STORIES - STUDENTS LOOK HERE:
Read stories, see illustrations from picture books and learn more about the bookmaking process ...see dummy books and story ideas in process. Soon I'll add more.... new unpublished stories --

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