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An Electronic Conversation with George Ella Lyon
Questions and answers about the writing process

Grade Levels:: 5-12
Length:: 51 minutes
Taping Rights:: Unlimited
MARC Record:: Downloadable
Teaching Materials:: See Below

Kentuckian George Ella Lyon, author of more than 20 books for children and adults, answers questions from students in this KET production, which originally aired in May 1997 as a live seminar. Topics include where story ideas come from, how being a Kentuckian influences her writing, writing strategies, techniques for crafting dialogue, and the relationship between words and pictures in children’s picture books.

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: Kentucky writer George Ella Lyon, author of more than 20 books for children and adults, answers questions from students. Topics include where story ideas come from, how being a Kentuckian influences her writing, writing strategies, techniques for crafting dialogue, and the relationship between words and pictures in children's picture books. A 1997 KET production. 51 minutes; Tuesday, October 9 at 3:00 pm on KETED; Wednesday, January 23 at 7:00 pm on KETED; Wednesday, March 5 at 5:05 am on KETED; Tuesday, March 11 at 3:00 pm on KETED

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Kentucky Academic Expectations

This program relates to the following Kentucky Academic Expectations.

1.2	Reading
1.4	Listening
2.24	Aesthetics

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