The write thing : Kwame Alexander engages students in writing workshop (and you can too!)

Book 2019

Newbery Medal-winning author Kwame Alexander shows how to shake up the traditional writing workshop using poetry and make writing fun again. Using his techniques and strategies, you'll invigorate the writing workshop and motivate even the most reluctant writers.

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Creative writing (Elementary education)

Creative writing (Middle school)

Creative writing (Secondary education)

English language Rhetoric Study and teaching

Poetry Study and teaching (Elementary)

Poetry Study and teaching (Middle school)

Poetry Study and teaching (Secondary)

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ISBN:

9781493888429

Description:

208 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-200) and index

Contents:

Setting the stage: why start with poetry?
Launching the writing workshop
Preparing to write
Writing the draft
Revising is re-envisioning
Making student-run publishing a priority
Step-by-step book publishing
Presenting student work

Control Number:

2663576

Other Authors:

Beers, G. Kylene, 1957- writer of foreword

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