tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post295842129386647897..comments2024-03-19T05:29:48.422-04:00Comments on Nonfiction Fest: Writing the -TEM in STEMUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-28866354081635027902021-02-28T21:49:31.307-05:002021-02-28T21:49:31.307-05:00Jennifer, I am truly impressed with the way NF wri...Jennifer, I am truly impressed with the way NF writers take complicated topics and make them understandable for young children.Michelle H. Losardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378526439787865290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-14197326125343843392021-02-28T19:04:32.473-05:002021-02-28T19:04:32.473-05:00Great tips! I may try to write a draft on a -TEM ...Great tips! I may try to write a draft on a -TEM topic to see what I discover and learn. Thanks for hooking me in!Krissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00637765604905709407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-64115612279970362612021-02-28T03:12:41.454-05:002021-02-28T03:12:41.454-05:00So many great take-aways. Thank you for sharing, J...So many great take-aways. Thank you for sharing, Jennifer!Terri Sabolhttps://terrisabol.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-53572599987809844092021-02-26T23:24:00.147-05:002021-02-26T23:24:00.147-05:00Especially great try it suggestions. Thanks.Especially great try it suggestions. Thanks.topangamariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471547925766098901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-9681514976823045812021-02-26T10:12:55.077-05:002021-02-26T10:12:55.077-05:00As a teacher, I'm constantly challenged to exp...As a teacher, I'm constantly challenged to explain complicated ideas to kids in an understandable way. It comes quite naturally to me now. Coming up with a -TEM topic is a bit more challenging for me...I keep my feelers out, for sure. Thanks!ann mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07987581459604649235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-82957402322700254142021-02-26T00:07:51.996-05:002021-02-26T00:07:51.996-05:00Great post! Thank you! Very helpful info! (and tha...Great post! Thank you! Very helpful info! (and that crash test dummy hook is BRILLIANT!) Jill Tataranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-84273496072230758322021-02-24T20:51:35.934-05:002021-02-24T20:51:35.934-05:00I agree that TEM is fun to explore! Math and techn...I agree that TEM is fun to explore! Math and technology topics aren't as widely covered, which can make them exciting for kids (and authors) to discover. I learned so much writing my book about cybersecurity!Cynthia Argentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14340512721874636053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-5879793942405640102021-02-22T13:41:09.116-05:002021-02-22T13:41:09.116-05:00Jennifer,
I have a narrative fiction book that I ...Jennifer,<br /> I have a narrative fiction book that I need to switch the emphasis to more TEM. I know little about that entire area but your suggestions will let me tiptoe into the area one step at a time. Thank you1suetwiggsbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042408237904769619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-16364112820400337032021-02-21T07:31:49.894-05:002021-02-21T07:31:49.894-05:00Your books aren't just for kids, LOL! Thanks f...Your books aren't just for kids, LOL! Thanks for breaking down many of the big "why" questions into information that adults can easily understand, too, without being drowned in the old-text-book style minutia!Yangmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11405817881931354334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-68696220084318570062021-02-17T15:13:22.887-05:002021-02-17T15:13:22.887-05:00I like your suggestion for writing a piece in two ...I like your suggestion for writing a piece in two different forms to see which one works better for the topic. This can be a challenge, but I think you're right, that it will lead one to see what type of nonfiction works best with the topic. Thanks! :)Cindy Hundleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12537405489581566704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-18464218736851930162021-02-17T10:15:48.420-05:002021-02-17T10:15:48.420-05:00I love all your books Jen. Thanks for these tips!I love all your books Jen. Thanks for these tips!Angela Padronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00459754604309285099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-53285007845324838062021-02-16T09:26:40.022-05:002021-02-16T09:26:40.022-05:00I admit I lean toward the S and A in STEAM, not th...I admit I lean toward the S and A in STEAM, not the TEM. But your suggestions have helped me see that I might be able to focus on one small aspect of TEM concepts and be able to speak with some authority.Tanya Konermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641850398242539056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-88728067841080517712021-02-15T13:52:30.688-05:002021-02-15T13:52:30.688-05:00Thanks for your post. It was helpful!Thanks for your post. It was helpful!Diane Kress Howerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01792011477893726554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-85654222244866889982021-02-15T12:55:06.032-05:002021-02-15T12:55:06.032-05:00I'm a STEAM writer. I love to mix science and ...I'm a STEAM writer. I love to mix science and art. And I agree that it's vital to include one's hook in the title. Thanks for sharing!Manju Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043840425498808764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-25061960089939502102021-02-12T22:26:58.240-05:002021-02-12T22:26:58.240-05:00Awesome article- I loved the try it suggestionsAwesome article- I loved the try it suggestionsMarziehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377706260087807567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-24815245483511928532021-02-12T12:17:45.935-05:002021-02-12T12:17:45.935-05:00Just call me "SAM" - I love Science, the...Just call me "SAM" - I love Science, the Arts, and I enjoy Math. I have to admit, I somewhat struggled through this article--my gifting is not in the areas of Technology, and Engineering; so, I have, believe or not, chosen to focus on the topic of "Math: Whole Numbers: Where Do They Live?" I am excited, to a degree, to get back into the exploration of math, everyday math, functional math, etc.!Priscilla Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301281663498246708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-86103062263876000102021-02-12T00:44:20.946-05:002021-02-12T00:44:20.946-05:00It's amazing how long finding a good hook can ...It's amazing how long finding a good hook can take. As a former engineer, I ❤️ STEM. Although I've sold a science-based book and am working on another, they're narrative nonfiction, so I have yet to crack the TEM-nut. Would like to one of these days. I have included some TEM is the back matter for my debut.....baby steps...Thanks for these exercises!Jilanne Hoffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00866006633425949522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-61916736796744276232021-02-11T16:11:19.097-05:002021-02-11T16:11:19.097-05:00Thank you for the fantastic set of definitions and...Thank you for the fantastic set of definitions and examples. This is a fabulous resource!Mary Warthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14170533124035931956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-50249162591125248222021-02-11T10:50:37.226-05:002021-02-11T10:50:37.226-05:00Thanks for the suggestions, Jen. And trying to exp...Thanks for the suggestions, Jen. And trying to explain to a ten year old is a great practice, too.Paula B Pucketthttp://www.paulabpuckett.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-64557835023259398292021-02-10T15:43:24.357-05:002021-02-10T15:43:24.357-05:00Great advice Jen and I love your explanation of th...Great advice Jen and I love your explanation of the genesis of CRASH TEST DUMMIES. I am looking forward to trying an expository approach with one of mine. One thing that holds me back, is figuring out how to format a MS with multiple sidebars. Thanks.McMarshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11220596181845667321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-47531515910877351862021-02-10T12:42:30.686-05:002021-02-10T12:42:30.686-05:00Thank you for all your tips. I am going to be thin...Thank you for all your tips. I am going to be thinking more creatively when it comes to title. Love all your kid friendly titles. Laurel Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07602193002852669477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-33164721866132485902021-02-10T09:04:50.791-05:002021-02-10T09:04:50.791-05:00What an excellent article! I particularly apprecia...What an excellent article! I particularly appreciate the reminder to explain things in a way that kids can understand. PattiCorbetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487853644073102507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-39817827043090130512021-02-09T17:11:08.843-05:002021-02-09T17:11:08.843-05:00Thank you all for your kind words and enthusiasm f...Thank you all for your kind words and enthusiasm for my post. I hope you enjoyed it and also that there will be MORE -TEM books for kids to read in the future. GO STEM/STEAM! Jennifer Swansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407155763105274979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-51137880925250650542021-02-09T15:03:12.225-05:002021-02-09T15:03:12.225-05:00I really enjoyed your examples and activities in t...I really enjoyed your examples and activities in this post. Your books are amazing - I'm just blown away by Astro-Naut/Aqua-Naut. Doreen Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129608884656364821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732524910949814811.post-16476398690526251292021-02-09T13:37:36.073-05:002021-02-09T13:37:36.073-05:00Great post Jen! I love the suggestion on alliterat...Great post Jen! I love the suggestion on alliterative titles and searches. BIG Hook is so important, thanks for the reminder!Julie K Rubinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513962473935837718noreply@blogger.com