{"product_id":"dont-forget-to-write-for-the-elementary-grades-50-enthralling-and-effective-writing-lessons-ages-5-to-12-paperback","title":"Don't Forget to Write for the Elementary Grades: 50 Enthralling and Effective Writing Lessons, Ages 5 to 12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003e826 National\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJennifer Traig\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eDave Eggers\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreative strategies for getting young students excited about writing\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't Forget to Write for the Elementary Grades\u003c\/i\u003e offers 50 creative writing lesson plans from the imaginative and highly acclaimed 826 National writing labs. Created as a resource to reach all students (even those most resistant to creative writing), the lessons range from goofy fun (like \"The Other Toy Story: Make Your Toys Come to Life\") to practical, from sports to science, music to mysteries. These lessons are written by experts, and favorite novelists, actors, and other celebrities pitched in too. Lessons are linked to the Common Core State Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA treasure trove of proven, field-tested lessons to teach writing skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInventive and unique lessons will appeal to even the most difficult-to-reach students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e826 National has locations in eight cities: San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Ann Arbor, Chicago, Seattle, Boston, and Washington DC\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e826 National is a nonprofit organization, founded by Dave Eggers, and committed to supporting teachers, publishing student work, and offering services for English language learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't Forget to Write \u003ci\u003efor the\u003c\/i\u003e Elementary Grades\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you believe that teaching creative writing should be done creatively, you've picked up the right book. \u003ci\u003eDon't Forget to Write for the Elementary Grades\u003c\/i\u003e offers elementary teachers 50 creative writing lesson plans developed by the imaginative and highly acclaimed 826 National writing centers. The book is designed to be a handy teacher's aide that can help reach and inspire all students ages 5 to 12 (even those most resistant to creative writing). The lessons range from silly (Brains! or, Writing with Zombies) to practical (How to Write a How To), from sports to science, music to mysteries, and everything in between (yes, there is an academic purpose to having Harry Potter and Spiderman battle some evil ninjas). Each lesson is written by educators, 826 volunteers, celebrated authors, actors, and writers, and all are linked to rigorous writing standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't Forget to Write for the Elementary Grades\u003c\/i\u003e contains: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA treasure trove of proven, field-tested lessons\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eLessons that are adaptable for all grade levels\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips to keep supplies and prep to a minimum\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson plans that include an outline, handouts, and examples\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation rubrics to guide grading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaps to the Common Core Standards\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book's activities are based on proven pedagogy that can help students develop the skills to organize their ideas, craft their arguments, revise their work, state their points of view, and peer-edit, all while having a blast and learning an awful lot about the joy and hard work of writing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDon't Forget to Write\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere is a revolutionary movement afoot. We strike soon. Our goal is to take over the world and make it much more interesting. These are the plans right here. Take them and spread the word.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eLemony Snicket\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eA Series Of Unfortunate Events\u003c\/i\u003e and other dreadful books\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI'm excited to see yet another unconventionally brilliant development from 826 on the craft of teaching creative writing. 826 has proved, over and over, that a sense of humor and the ability to laugh while writing will produce astonishing results.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eJudd Apatow\u003c\/b\u003e, film producer, screenwriter, and director\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't Forget to Write \u003ci\u003efor the\u003c\/i\u003e Elementary Grades\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you believe that teaching creative writing should be done creatively, you've picked up the right book. \u003ci\u003eDon't Forget to Write for the Elementary Grades\u003c\/i\u003e offers elementary teachers 50 creative writing lesson plans developed by the imaginative and highly acclaimed 826 National writing centers. The book is designed to be a handy teacher's aide that can help reach and inspire all students ages 5 to 12 (even those most resistant to creative writing). The lessons range from silly (\"Brains! or, Writing with Zombies\") to practical (\"How to Write a How To\"), from sports to science, music to mysteries, and everything in between (yes, there is an academic purpose to having Harry Potter and Spiderman battle some evil ninjas). Each lesson is written by educators, 826 volunteers, celebrated authors, actors, and writers, and all are linked to rigorous writing standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't Forget to Write for the Elementary Grades\u003c\/i\u003e contains: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA treasure trove of proven, field-tested lessons\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eLessons that are adaptable for all grade levels\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips to keep supplies and prep to a minimum\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson plans that include an outline, handouts, and examples\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluation rubrics to guide grading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaps to the Common Core Standards\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book's activities are based on proven pedagogy that can help students develop the skills to organize their ideas, craft their arguments, revise their work, state their points of view, and peer-edit, all while having a blast and learning an awful lot about the joy and hard work of writing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDon't Forget to Write\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"There is a revolutionary movement afoot. We strike soon. Our goal is to take over the world and make it much more interesting. These are the plans right here. Take them and spread the word.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eLemony Snicket\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eA Series Of Unfortunate Events\u003c\/i\u003e and other dreadful books\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I'm excited to see yet another unconventionally brilliant development from 826 on the craft of teaching creative writing. 826 has proved, over and over, that a sense of humor and the ability to laugh while writing will produce astonishing results.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eJudd Apatow\u003c\/b\u003e, film producer, screenwriter, and director\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e826 National\u003c\/b\u003e is a nonprofit tutoring, writing, and publishing organization with locations in eight cities across the country. Our goal is to assist students ages 6 to 18 with their writing skills, and to help teachers get their classes excited about writing. Our work is based on the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with one-on-one attention, and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer Traig\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the memoirs \u003ci\u003eDevil in the Details\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWell Enough Alone\u003c\/i\u003e, and the editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Autobiographer's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.07 x 10.95 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 11, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52505013748019,"sku":"9781118024317","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/TXBJMGEzZy8zVEtyejNaZlRDazZHdz09.webp?v=1760209069","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/dont-forget-to-write-for-the-elementary-grades-50-enthralling-and-effective-writing-lessons-ages-5-to-12-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}