How to Write Your Best Story Ever! Top Tips and Trade Secrets from the Experts

SKU
066871
ISBN
9781438009094
Grade 2-8
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Religious Content
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
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Everything you need is included.
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Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Description

This Barron's book holds writing treasure! The first half will give you all the steps to go from scratch to finishing a story. The second half focuses on different genre: adventures, mysteries, comic book scripts, mash-ups, etc. Periodically, you'll find a cute spider with a word web that provides all kinds of vocabulary to help you bring life to various story components. Look for tips from award-winning children's author, Christopher Edge, and Red Alerts that will help with inspiration, spelling, grammar and punctuation. A plethora of writing starters and vibrant illustrations fill the pages—lots of engaging here. 127 pgs, pb. ~ Ruth

Publisher's Description of How to Write Your Best Story Ever! Top Tips and Trade Secrets from the Experts

Aspiring writers love to dream up stories"but getting them down on paper may be a challenge. That's whereHow to Write Your Best Story Ever!can help. This book is bursting with creative ways to help youngsters craft all types of stories. Helpful features include:

  • Hints and tips to create amazing characters and settings
  • Story Sparks to help young writers come up with exciting plots
  • Word Webs that offer choices that add flair to stories
  • Ways to wrap it all up with a brilliant ending
  • Inspiration along the way from fantastic fiction and advice from bestselling authors
  • Chapters devoted to writing stories such as Adventure, Romance, Science Fiction, Mash-ups, and more

With this essential guide to writing and a little bit of imagination, kids can write their best story ever! (Ages 7 - 13)

Category Description for Creative Writing

These materials cover various types of creative writing, including descriptive writing, poetry, journaling, and stories.


Category Description for Story Writing - Programs

These materials provide both writing instruction and assignments forwriting stories.

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Product Format:Paperback
Brand:Barron's Educational Series
Grades:2-8
ISBN:9781438009094
Length in Inches:9.4375
Width in Inches:7.25
Height in Inches:0.25
Weight in Pounds:0.7
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