Twelve Sides to Your Story: Simple Steps for Turning Ordinary Writing Into Something Extraordinary Contributor(s): Foster, Graham (Author) |
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ISBN: 1551382385 ISBN-13: 9781551382388 Publisher: Pembroke Publishers
Binding Type: Paperback Published: August 2009 * Out of Print * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Language Arts - Education | Professional Development |
Dewey: 372.623 |
Age Level: 9-12 |
Grade Level: 4-7 |
Physical Information: 0.19" H x 8.85" W x 8.14" L (0.21 lbs) 32 pages |
Features: Ikids, Index, Table of Contents |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A useful reference, 12 Sides to Your Story uses student writing exemplars to illustrate desirable features as it challenges students to note use of these strategies in published stories. This book features twelve classroom-tested strategies that add value to story writing and helps students relate strategies to items in assessment rubrics as well as to write effective stories under test conditions. Students and teachers will appreciate the specific practical strategies to transform ordinary narrative writing into extraordinary narrative writing. |
Contributor Bio(s): Foster, Graham: - Graham is a writer and workshop presenter in schools, at conventions, and in professional development consortia. He has thirty two years of teaching experience, including thirteen years as language arts supervisor for Calgary Catholic Schools. He received his degrees from the University of Saskatchewan and completed his postgraduate studies in language arts at the University of Calgary. "I emphasize a collegial model of professional development related to best practice in language arts instruction. In writing projects, I prefer showing to telling about practical, research-supported instructional strategies." Graham is married and likes to travel and play golf. |
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