Notes that people's voices telling their own stories is the only true connection to the past. Describes how in their teachers' writing group, they listen to each others' stories. Considers how they offer support to each other when lessons fall flat and celebrate when they share the children's wonderful products. (SG)

Explores storybook reading aloud through a focus on the aspects of story listening and telling. Demonstrates that a story engagement is significantly distinctive from other communications. Considers how storybook reading aloud initiates a specific set of language abilities, a knowledge body and possibilities for application. (SG)

Presents five pictures of fifth grade low-achieving students involved in reading-writing activities. Presents two alternatives to current classroom practices for nonmainstream students: prize the culture of nonmainstream students; and view storytelling as another literacy. (MG)