See It, Be It, Write It
See It, Be It, Write It

Author: Hope Sara Blecher-Sass

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing

Published: 2010-04-01

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1575427656

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Improve students’ writing skills and boost their assessment scores with lessons that are aligned to state and Common Core State Standards for English language arts. Students learn how to use acting and visualization as prewriting activities to help them produce lively, personalized responses. Easy-to-use checklists guide students to include specific elements in their writing and to demonstrate skills that are assessed on standardized tests. Add fun while infusing 21st century skills such as critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation, collaboration, and communication. A detailed chapter on differentiation helps teachers reach all students, and dozens of complete writing prompts and reproducible forms make this a ready-to-use resource for anyone charged with preparing students for state-mandated standardized tests. Digital content includes all of the customizable reproducible forms from the book.

Write What You See
Write What You See

Author: Hank Kellner

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-10-10

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 1000490556

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Motivate students with the wide variety of photographs and writing prompts in this book by award-winning photographer and former English teacher Hank Kellner. The varied prompts include key words, questions to consider, ideas for writing, possible opening lines, suggestions for research, and more. Write What You See contains a wealth of ideas for writing from the author as well as from real teachers across the country who have successfully used photography in the teaching of writing.

Write This Book
Write This Book

Author: Pseudonymous Bosch

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2013-04-02

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 0316207837

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This imaginative companion to the New York Times bestselling Secret Series teases, prompts, and leads readers through the steps of writing a story. Bosch's signature rip-roaring voice delivers an engaging narrative (for the reader to help complete!) and interactive puzzles and games. Readers get the chance to create their own story while enjoying a satisfying mystery as well. Here's a note from our fearless "author":I feared this might happen. I knew reading was a dangerous business, but now it's not safe for writers either! You see, the author of this book is missing. Well, maybe not "missing." A certain author whom I won't name (okay, me) has abandoned his book and has left his readers hanging out to dry. This is a crime, I admit, but there it is. Most of this book, well, I just haven't written it. And I'm not going to, either. Why? Oh, I have my reasons. Big. Grown up. Author. Reasons. Unfortunately, I can't reveal them yet. Let's just say a life is at stake (mine) and leave it at that. So will you do it? Pretty please? You'll do it? Thank you! But please hurry! Time is of the essence and you can't wait any longer. You must WRITE THIS BOOK!

Why I Write
Why I Write

Author: George Orwell

Publisher: Renard Press Ltd

Published: 2021-01-01

Total Pages: 15

ISBN-13: 1913724263

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George Orwell set out ‘to make political writing into an art’, and to a wide extent this aim shaped the future of English literature – his descriptions of authoritarian regimes helped to form a new vocabulary that is fundamental to understanding totalitarianism. While 1984 and Animal Farm are amongst the most popular classic novels in the English language, this new series of Orwell’s essays seeks to bring a wider selection of his writing on politics and literature to a new readership. In Why I Write, the first in the Orwell’s Essays series, Orwell describes his journey to becoming a writer, and his movement from writing poems to short stories to the essays, fiction and non-fiction we remember him for. He also discusses what he sees as the ‘four great motives for writing’ – ‘sheer egoism’, ‘aesthetic enthusiasm’, ‘historical impulse’ and ‘political purpose’ – and considers the importance of keeping these in balance. Why I Write is a unique opportunity to look into Orwell’s mind, and it grants the reader an entirely different vantage point from which to consider the rest of the great writer’s oeuvre. 'A writer who can – and must – be rediscovered with every age.' — Irish Times

Building Strong Writers in Middle School
Building Strong Writers in Middle School

Author: Jim Delisle

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing

Published: 2011-06-22

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1575427036

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Improve proficiency in core language arts concepts with 24 classroom-ready activities that align with Common Core State Standards. By engaging students in meaningful language arts activities that relate to their lives, teachers can promote authentic writing in which students explore their personal thoughts and beliefs, resulting in richer work. Complete with step-by-step directions and student examples—and developed and tested in public and private classrooms with students of varying abilities—Building Strong Writers in Middle School helps students understand themselves and one another more deeply, contemplate how their writing can affect the larger world, and express themselves in literary forms. With writing now being required across the curriculum, teaching language arts at the middle school level is more important than ever. Digital content includes reproducible handouts.

Write to Be Read
Write to Be Read

Author: Barbara J. Smith

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023-11-03

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1475873085

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Write to Be Read is meant to inspire educators to be designers of engaging curriculum, specifically targeting ways to improve the teaching of writing in schools today. Students tend to write in response to literature; whereas, the focus of this resource is to help students write material, fiction and non-fiction, that they want to read. Students often engage in writing that is more about pleasing the teacher or ticking a homework or assignment box. This book challenges many assumptions with reference to traditional models for teaching writing. A rich assortment of engaging examples are presented in this book to prompt educators to adapt and construct their own meaningful writing units of study

Teaching Kids to Be Confident, Effective Communicators
Teaching Kids to Be Confident, Effective Communicators

Author: Phil Schlemmer

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing

Published: 2011-03-01

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1575427052

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Build children’s proficiency with oral and written communication, promote social and emotional learning (SEL), and help students work toward standards while developing critical skills they’ll need in later grades. This practical and unique resource presents 18 classroom-tested projects, called “openings,” in core curricular areas. Students research topics and present what they have learned to their peers with this kids-teaching-kids approach to differentiated, project-based learning. Projects align with content standards in core curricular areas. Digital content includes the book's reproducible forms (customizable and printable) and three bonus openings.

See It, Be It
See It, Be It

Author: Leslie Yancey

Publisher: eBookIt.com

Published: 2024-04-16

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1456648918

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Discover the Power of Your Mind's Eye Imagine possessing the ability to shape your reality simply through the power of your mind. "See It, Be It: Visualization Secrets for Success" is your guide to unlocking this profound capacity within yourself. Within these pages lies a transformative journey that will redefine how you approach your aspirations and challenges, propelling you towards your dreams with the ease of envisioning them. Embark on a fascinating exploration into the art and science of visualization. You'll start by understanding visualization in a historical and psychological context before delving into how to adeptly incorporate these strategies into your personal and professional life. Uncover the secret to manifesting success, setting goals with pristine clarity, and fostering a connection with your deepest emotions through visualization techniques. Expand your practice by integrating visualization into meditation for enhanced focus and serenity. Step beyond the theoretical and into the practical realm as scientific research illuminates the neurological underpinnings that make visualization an efficacious ally in achieving your ambitions. Beyond personal growth, witness how faith and spirituality are augmented by the power of visualization across traditions and practices. Challenge the notions of daydreaming and discover the delicate balance between idle thoughts and deliberate, purposeful visualization. Further, dive into the best practices for frequency and timing to establish a routine that fits seamlessly into your life. Guiding you through each chapter are step-by-step instructions, a variety of techniques--sensory, conceptual, goal-oriented--and powerful content that arm you for success. Examine case studies that demonstrate the positive and negative outcomes of different visualization content, and learn how cultivating a positive visualization mindset is crucial. Don't let common challenges derail your progress; the troubleshooting guide in "See It, Be It: Visualization Secrets for Success" offers solutions and advanced strategies to maintain consistent results. By the conclusion, you'll be equipped to lead a visionary life, harnessing the full potential of visualization for lifelong success. The appendices provide additional resources, exercises, and a comprehensive FAQ to support your journey. This is not merely a book; it's a transformative experience waiting for you to open the door to boundless opportunities. Embrace the vision. Embody the success. It all begins with seeing it.

If You Can See It, You Can Be It
If You Can See It, You Can Be It

Author: Jeff Henderson

Publisher: Hay House, Inc

Published: 2014-11-03

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 1401940617

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In his latest book, Chef Jeff Henderson, the New York Times best-selling author of Cooked: From the Streets to the Stove, From Cocaine to Foie Gras, presents two decades of life lessons that he gained on his redemptive journey from drug dealer to TV celebrity chef to nationally acclaimed speaker. He has devoted himself to mentoring and motivating at-risk and vulnerable Americans, and his remarkable achievements and inspiring presentations have made him a sought-after speaker for business and non-profit organizations, addressing tens of thousands of individuals each year at conventions, conferences, and seminars. Now, with the 12 inspiring and pragmatic "recipes" he offers in this book, you can discover your hidden business aptitudes, make life-changing decisions, and secure bulletproof personal and professional success. Whether you’re a "have-not" suffering from generational or situational poverty or a "lost-a-lot" knocked out by the economic recession, you’ll learn something from Chef Jeff’s unique perspectives on the virtues of self-knowledge, hard work, determination, and leverage in the real world. Reboot your dreams and gain a new foothold on the ladder to success!