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Write Well: Enjoyable, effective writing and research activities

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

Introduction4
Suggestions for use4
Fun with fiction: Creative writing6
Gather your gear7
Spark ideas7
Short stories10
Humour22
Fantasy22
Myths and legends23
History23
Poetry paints pictures24
Ways with words26
Fun finding out: Research27
RAP Rules28
What is your topic and purpose?28
Key words30
Seek and find30
Library know-how31
Internet intelligence32
Delve into databases33
Read for results33
Spotlight on the highlights33
Seeking quality information34
The "must-have" bibliography34
Build your nest34
People power35
Get it all together37
Fun with facts: Factual writing38
What's new(s)?39
Who is your audience?40
Make the first bite irresistible40
Fantastic fillings40
Go with the flow41
Fact or opinion?41
Quotes41
Blog it!42
Email etiquette43
Real letters44
What do you think?45
KISS principle45
Expand your world46
Advertising47
Book reviews48
Speeches49
Finalise the draft of your assignment50
Evaluation51
Presentation52
Keep it together52
Some design ideas53
Inspirational bookmarks55