Iowa Public Television

Jack Prelutsky has written many children's books of poetry and stories. In this session, participants will read and discuss several of his works, learn about his childhood and how he started writing, see a video with a few of his poems set to animation and do some of our own writing.

Just as Mr. Prelutsky has collaborated with other writers, the students in this session will write some silly tongue twisters in small groups. Students are also welcome to bring their own tongue twister riddles to share during the session.

Adults registering for this event agree to provide each student with the following materials:

• a pencil
• 1 sheet of 8 1/2 by 11 plain paper

Important Dates:
First Week in February: Children's Authors and Illustrators Week
February 14: Valentine's Day

Following the ICN session, registrants receive the complimentary Jack Prelutsky book of poems, It's Raining Pigs and Noodles or alternate title by mail.

Session Related Web sites:

• Scholastic: Writing Poetry with Jack Prelutsky(teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/jack_home.htm)
• Poetry 4 Kids (www.poetry4kids.com/index.php)-

Related Lesson Plans and Units:
Do a Thinkfinity Search (www.marcopolosearch.org):

1. Search for: author
2. Limit Subjects to: language arts
3. Limit search to appropriate grade level.
4. Click on the 'Search' button to view results.

PBS Teachers (http://www.pbs.org/teachers/) - PBS Teachers offers free lesson plans, professional development and more for preK-12 educators.

Are you new to the ICN experience? If so, take a moment to view the IPTV K-12 Connections Frequently Asked Questions and Keys to a Successful Session.

Classroom Resources:

The following related programs are available on IPTV's broadcast or from the AEAs: (Check The Classroom Resource (www.iptv.org/k12catalog) Web site for broadcast dates and times.)

• BETWEEN THE LIONS (Grade Level: PK-2)
• ARTHUR (Grade Level: PK-3)
• MARTHA SPEAKS (Grade Level: PK-3)

Check out the Classroom Resources for additional materials prepared and compiled by IPTV K-12 Connections staff.

Only twelve interactive sites will be scheduled for each session. Videotaping is NOT available.

Sessions are provided at no cost to PK-12 students and the adults working with or on behalf of PK-12 students in Iowa.