Power of Scriptwriting! : Teaching Essential Writing Skills Through Podcasts, Graphic Novels, Movies, and More

Gutiérrez, Peter

ISBN 10: 0807754668 / ISBN 13: 9780807754665

Editore: Teachers College Press, 2013

Unread book in perfect condition. Codice articolo 20302247

Riassunto:

This dynamic resource offers teachers a new way to energize the teaching of writing while also meeting Common Core State Standards. The author draws on his unique background in education and media to provide this all-in-one resource to help teachers use the versatility of scriptwriting to motivate students and support literacy skills across the disciplines. Each chapter covers a different medium, outlining the writing skills required, and providing practical tips, sample projects, standards alignment, and strategies for differentiated instruction.

Book Features:

• The rationale, curricular connections, lessons, and projects to help teachers incorporate scriptwriting into their existing writing curriculum.
• Suggestions for using assignments in the disciplines to process content and exhibit understanding.
• Authentic connections to students’ in-school and out-of-school literacies.
• Easy-to-use sections, such as Why Teach This?, Skills Focus, Literacy Across the Disciplines, and The Writing Process.
• Robust differentiated instruction, including specific strategies for English language learners and below-level students.
• QuickStart lesson launchers to help both teachers and students become comfortable―and have fun―with scriptwriting immediately.
• Appendices with Additional Resources, Revision Checklists, Writing Rubrics, and a glossary of Media and Script Terms.

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Power of Scriptwriting! : Teaching Essential...
Casa editrice: Teachers College Press
Data di pubblicazione: 2013
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: As New