Get your creative juices flowing with this collection of smart, funny, and thought-provoking writing prompts. Open to any page to be inspired, to express yourself, and to jump-start your literary genius.
An accessible guide to help teenagers improve all aspects of their writing skills, from preparing a research paper to creating works of fiction Writing well is a worthwhile skill for anyone to master, but it is especially important for teenagers. To be successful, young adults must write for school, college, and employment; and sometimes, young adults write to be creative or to express themselves. Despite this, most teens don’t know how to write well, and this can be a source of great frustration and stress. In The Teenage Writer: A Guide to Writing for School and Creativity, Dr. Timothy Horan presents a remedy for this deficiency. He starts from a belief that all teens are writers at heart—whether they are writing for fun or for school—and can develop their skills and writing potential through proper instruction and practice. Written with a light touch, Horan uses experience, compassion, and humor to make all aspects of writing transparent and understandable. In this book, for example, he provides readers with the following advice: The best writing is clear and simple Always start with an outline Analyze things in terms of threes Write the way you talk Believe in yourself and in your ideas From writing an outline, to a paragraph, to a research paper, Horan explains all steps of writing in an accessible, enjoyable manner that takes the anxiety out of the process. An invaluable guide for young writers of all levels and abilities, this book will also be useful for parents, teachers, and all who want to understand the art of writing well.
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This delightful treasure trove of tips, tricks, and tantalizing tidbits is perfect for aspiring authors seeking to unleash their creativity and embark on a fantastical journey through the world of children's literature. Our merry guide, a seasoned children's book author, will lead you through the enchanted forest of storytelling with a conversational and humorous tone, ensuring that you're both informed and entertained. From conjuring captivating characters to weaving tales that capture the imagination, this handbook is your one-stop-shop for becoming the master of your very own literary kingdom. But wait, there's more! You'll also discover: How to harness the power of pacing and sequencing The secret to mixing and matching genres like a literary alchemist Strategies for overcoming the dreaded writer's block Techniques for writing scenes that will make your readers gasp, giggle, and sigh Tips for navigating the winding roads of self-publishing and traditional publishing But that's not all! As you journey deeper into the pages of this spellbinding guide, you'll uncover: A treasure trove of writing prompts and exercises A recommended reading list that's more precious than a dragon's hoard A glossary of writing terms that will leave you feeling like a literary scholar Encouragement and inspiration to keep you writing and improving So, grab your quills, inkwells, and enchanted parchment (or, you know, your trusty laptop), and embark on the adventure of a lifetime! With this book by your side, you'll be ready to conquer the world of children's literature, one magical story at a time.
The Best Teen Writing of 2010 is a collection of stories, essays, and poems written by teen authors who won medals in The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The pieces in this book were selected not merely because they are excellent works of writing, but also because they are brave, risky, and honest. They are united by a need to discover fundamental truths and mold them -- through hard work and inspiration, sacrifice and empathy -- into words. -- Cover.
The Schoolwide Enrichment Model: A How-to Guide for Talent Development (3rd ed.) presents a common sense approach for helping students achieve and engage in joyful learning. Based on years of research, the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) is founded on highly successful practices originally developed for programs for gifted students. The SEM promotes “a rising tide lifts all ships” approach to school improvement by applying general enrichment strategies to all students and opportunities for advanced level follow-up opportunities for superior learners and highly motivated students. This guidebook shows educators step by step how to develop their own SEM program based on their own local resources, student population, and faculty strengths and interests. Instead of offering students a one-size-fits-all curriculum, the model helps educators look at each student's strengths, interests, learning styles, and preferred modes of expression and capitalize on these assets. The book highlights the model's fundamentals and underlying research and provides information about organizational components, service delivery options, and resources for implementation. The book suggests methods for engaging and challenging identified gifted students and provides practical resources for teachers using the SEM with all students.
As the world comes to grips with what it means to be literate in the twenty-first century, Understanding and Supporting Young Writers from Birth to 8 provides practitioners with the skills and knowledge they need to support young children effectively as they learn to write. Interweaving theory and research with everyday practice, the book offers guidance on all aspects of writing, from creating multimodal texts and building children’s vocabulary, to providing support for children who find writing particularly challenging. With appropriate strategies to develop young children’s writing from an early age included throughout, the book discusses the role of oral language in early writing in detail and explores the key relationships between ‘drawing and talking’, ‘drawing and writing’ and ‘drawing, talking and writing’. Each chapter also features samples of writing and drawing to illustrate key points, as well as reflective questions to help the reader apply ideas in their own settings. Further topics covered include: progressions in children’s writing writing in the pre-school years developing authorial skills developing editorial skills teaching writing to EAL learners. Understanding and Supporting Young Writers from Birth to 8 is a unique resource that will help early childhood educators, early years school teachers, specialist practitioners working with very young children, and students enrolled in Early Childhood or Primary Studies courses to boost their confidence in teaching young learners as they become writers.
Finally, the practical details you need to teach--and guide--young writers. Takes you step by step through morning message, interactive writing, journal writing, story writing, non fiction writing, and more. Includes insightful management tips that ensure your writing program doesn’t become overwhelming for you or the kids. For use with Grades K-2.
Encouraging Your Child's Writing Talent brings a new perspective to teaching kids writing--one that helps parents encourage and cultivate a child's creative insights and love of words through the writing process. The author introduces parents to the characteristics of the gifted writer and much more. Educational Resource