
The more he writes, the more he learns that he does have something to say. Stretchberry, won't stop giving her class poetry assignments-and Jack can't avoid them. Only girls write it and every time he tries to, his brain feels empty. Written as a series of free-verse poems from Jack's point of view, and with classic poetry included in the back matter, this novel is perfect for kids and teachers, too. These reflections trace Jacks development as a writer as he begins to use. He progresses from short and defiant sentences to more sophisticated poetry. As the novel develops and Jack's confidence grows, so does his literary style. Shows how one boy named Jack finds his voice with the help of a teacher, a pencil, some yellow paper, and of course, a dog. Love That Dog by Sharon Creech is a refreshing novel that examines the. Love That Dog is composed of multiple short chapters - each chapter is listed as a diary entry. He begins the novel disinterested in poetry and with no confidence in his own. Brings readers a story with enormous heart. The protagonist of the novel, Jack is a student in Miss Stretchberrys class.
