Buch, Englisch, 170 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 337 g
Using Mentor Texts in Grades 3-8
Buch, Englisch, 170 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 337 g
ISBN: 978-1-138-10153-1
Verlag: Routledge
In order for students to write effective narratives, they need to read good narratives. In this practical book, you’ll find out how to use mentor texts to make narrative writing instruction more meaningful, authentic, and successful. Author Sean Ruday demonstrates how you can teach elementary and middle school students to analyze the qualities of effective narratives and then help them think of those qualities as tools to improve their own writing. You’ll learn how to:
- Introduce your students to the key features of a successful narrative, such as engaging the reader, organizing an event sequence, and crafting a strong conclusion.
- Assess students’ writing by evaluating the specific attributes of an effective narrative.
- Make narrative writing an interactive, student-driven exercise in which students pursue their own writing projects.
- Use mentor texts to help students learn the core concepts of narrative writing and apply those skills across the curriculum.
- Encourage students to incorporate technology and multimedia as they craft their narratives.
The book is filled with examples and templates you can bring back to the classroom immediately, as well as an annotated bibliography with mentor text suggestions and links to the Common Core. You’ll also find a study guide that will help you use this book for professional development with colleagues.
Bonus: Blank templates of the handouts are available as printable eResources on our website (http://www.routledge.com/9781138924390).
Zielgruppe
Professional and Professional Practice & Development
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
eResources
Meet the Author
Acknowledgements
Introduction The New Era of Narrative Writing
Section One: Narrative Writing Strategies Aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Grades 3-8
Chapter One Engaging and Orienting the Reader
Chapter Two Organizing an Event Sequence
Chapter Three Developing Experiences and Events
Chapter Four Incorporating Characterization
Chapter Five Including Transitional Language
Chapter Six Using Concrete Words and Phrases
Chapter Seven Creating Sensory Details
Chapter Eight Crafting a Strong Conclusion
Section Two: Putting it Together
Chapter Nine Assessment Strategies
Chapter Ten Final Thoughts and Recommendations for Classroom Practice
Section Three: Resources
Appendix A Reproducible Charts and Forms You Can Use in Your Classroom
Appendix B A Guide for Book Studies
Annotated Bibliography Excerpts from Published Works Featured in this Book, Aligned with Specific Common Core Standards
References
