From Reader to Writer: Teaching Writing Through Classic Children's Books
As a child, Sarah Ellis made up plenty of stories, but could never think of one when asked to write in school. She wrote this book to help young people grab their ideas "as they fly by." Each chapter includes an anecdote about an author, such as how J. R. R. Tolkien fell in love with language....
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As a child, Sarah Ellis made up plenty of stories, but could never think of one when asked to write in school. She wrote this book to help young people grab their ideas "as they fly by." Each chapter includes an anecdote about an author, such as how J. R. R. Tolkien fell in love with language. The many activities that follow demonstrate the fun of reading and writing, suitable for individuals or groups, and can be easily adapted to other subjects.
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Format: Hardcover
ISBN:
9780888993724 (0888993722)
ASIN: 0888993722
Publish date: 2000-06-12
Publisher: Groundwood Books
Pages no: 144
Edition language: English
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