Locomotion
Publication Information
Author:  Woodson, Jacqueline	Illustrator:
Title:  Locomotion	Date:  2003
Publisher:  G. P. Putnam & Sons	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-399-23115-3	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:   Yes	Young Adult:   Yes
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General Information:
Book Type(s):    fiction
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Summary:
Lonnie, a.k.a. Locomotion, is encouraged by his teacher Ms. Marcus to write poetry. His poems, in many, many forms but all accessible, tell his story of losing parents in a fire, separation from his sister, group homes, and foster care.
Teaching Ideas:
Learners might want to keep a journal as they read, summarizing what they learn about Lonnie. His story is so engaging, readers will want to try to imitate some of the verse forms to tell their own stories. The topic of the fostercare system provides a stimulus for discussion and writing if handled sensitively. Miss Edna, Lonnie's foster mother, makes a good character study.
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Education > teachers Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > death Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > loss Religion/Philosophy > Bible Family > family life Family > siblings Family > children > foster children Social Studies > sociology > social issues > orphans Family > orphan Literature and Language > poetry

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