Pyrotechnics on the Page : Playful Craft That Sparks Writing
ISBN: 9781571107831 | 1571107835
Format: PaperbackPublisher: Stenhouse Pub
Pub. Date: 4/1/2010
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Children have a natural affinity for language play;Pyrotechnics on the Pagedemonstrates how writing teachers can tap into it. This book provides a wealth of resources for teachers, including information on the roots and developmental importance of language play, a how-to on using the writerrs"s notebook as a playground for students to explore and experiment with verbal pyrotechnics, an in-depth look at the kind of language play commonly used by writers, twenty-four brand new craft lessons to bring pyrotechnics into the classroom, and an extensive bibliography of relevant mentor texts.Pyrotechnics on the Pageis vintage Fletcher: personal, anecdotal, and practical.
Ralph Fletcher is a friend of writing teachers everywhere. He is the author of Boy Writers and the companion DVD, "Dude, Listen to This!" With his wife, JoAnn Portalupi, he has coauthored Craft Lessons and Nonfiction Craft Lessons in addition to several video series. Ralph has also written many books for young readers, including Marshfield Dreams: When I Was a Kid. An avid baseball fan, he also grows orchids and enjoys books, travel, movies, and dark chocolate. Ralph and JoAnn have four sons.
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