Write Well: Enjoyable, effective writing and research activities

Name: Write Well: Enjoyable, effective writing and research activities
SKU: 5594
Price: 44.95 AUD
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Author: Jean Bennett
ISBN: 9781927143193

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Jean Bennett

Inspire even the most reluctant young writer to learn word wizardry. This resource encourages creative writing, from initial ideas to the specifics of building a story or poem; and factual writing, from articles, speeches, blogs, and emails to advertising and presentation. It also helps develop research skills using the internet, libraries and interviews. With practical activities and useful guidelines, it is designed to improve students' skills to be versatile in both independent and group work.

Ages: 9-15 | Pages: 56 | Code: 5594 | ISBN: 9781927143193

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Jean Bennett

Jean Bennett is the author of 28 fiction and non-fiction books for young people, plus short stories, poetry, and journalism for adult readers. She enjoys tutoring writing workshops and helping students to develop their writing skills. Jean is a qualified librarian and adult educator. Previous roles include information literacy lecturer and Newspapers-in-Education coordinator. In 2003, Jean was awarded the Storylines/Betty Gilderdale Award for services to New Zealand children's literature.

Contents
Introduction	4
Suggestions for use	4
Fun with fiction: Creative writing	6
Gather your gear	7
Spark ideas	7
Short stories	10
Humour	22
Fantasy	22
Myths and legends	23
History	23
Poetry paints pictures	24
Ways with words	26
Fun finding out: Research	27
RAP Rules	28
What is your topic and purpose?	28
Key words	30
Seek and find	30
Library know-how	31
Internet intelligence	32
Delve into databases	33
Read for results	33
Spotlight on the highlights	33
Seeking quality information	34
The "must-have" bibliography	34
Build your nest	34
People power	35
Get it all together	37
Fun with facts: Factual writing	38
What's new(s)?	39
Who is your audience?	40
Make the first bite irresistible	40
Fantastic fillings	40
Go with the flow	41
Fact or opinion?	41
Quotes	41
Blog it!	42
Email etiquette	43
Real letters	44
What do you think?	45
KISS principle	45
Expand your world	46
Advertising	47
Book reviews	48
Speeches	49
Finalise the draft of your assignment	50
Evaluation	51
Presentation	52
Keep it together	52
Some design ideas	53
Inspirational bookmarks	55