These creative writing and report writing guides provide excellent teaching resources for classroom or homeschool teachers.
Teaching writing skills has never been easier than in this dynamic writing program. The Creative Writing Handbook, by Jay Amberg and Mark Larson is your personal tool for learning how to write narratives, short fiction, and poetry. Each self-contained unit provides the framework and materials needed to build a young writer's skills. (135 pp.)
Overview
- sequential writing process
- real writing samples from student writers
- prewriting activities
- clear drafting directions
- editing and proofreading activities
- excerpts and quotations from famous authors
- developing and perfecting a narrative
- creating a short story
- writing poetry
- ten guidelines for good writing
About the Authors
Jay Amberg earned his Ph.D. in English education from Northwestern University and currently teaches at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, Illinois. His first novel, Deep Gold, was published by Warner Books.
Mark Larson teaches at Highland Park High School in Highland Park, Illinois, and is a creative writing instructor at Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development. He is the author of The Best Words in Their Best Order: The Poet's Touch. |
