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Never underestimate the power of an intriguing start. When analyzing the literary greats like Charles Dickens and Kurt Vonnegut, be inspired by their craft and learn how to write a tantalizing introduction and strong thesis
By Richard Byrne "Last year I shared an animated video of Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree. Yesterday, through an Open Culture post, I discovered eight more short animated versions of Shel Silverstein's works. The videos can be found on the Shel Silverstein Books channel on YouTube. I've embedded Ickle Me, Pickle Me, Tickle Me Too! below."
Via Jim Lerman
Renown Blogger and young adult literature reviewer Paul Hankins describes the power of young adult literature.
From Annenberg Teacher Resources: ;8 1-hour videos. Developing Writers: A Workshop for High School Teachers presents practical and philosophical advice for teaching writing, while examining issues every teacher faces — such as high-stakes assessments and dealing with differently abled students. Eight video programs feature teachers in diverse classrooms around the country who are helping their students grow as skilled and effective writers. Participants will observe how the teachers and their students work together to create writing communities. Professional writers will share their processes as they move from initial concepts to publication, and comments from researchers, theorists, students, and teachers add context. A workshop guide and Web site provide activities and additional information to help participants develop effective instructional strategies to bring back to the classroom.
Via Jim Lerman
Imaginative use of Voicethread as a narrated video slideshow to demonstrate construction of book casts by 4th graders intended for viewing by 1st and 2nd graders. -JL
Via tom jackson, Jim Lerman
Scholastic Professional Author TalkAbout video interviews feature expert authors as they answer questions on important issues in education-from reading, writing, and vocabulary instruction to topics of special interest to literacy leaders.
Nancie Atwell Jim Burke Ruth Culham Barry Lane
...and many more!
Writing is a tool for self discovery, not just workplace literacy.
A poem from a young writer is shared and discussed. It's a powerful piece of writing from a young heart in pain.
Posted by Barry Lane at Discoverwriting.com
Millions of Americans want to write about their lives. With Old Friend as the road map for getting started and following through, writers and readers will gain a deeper understanding of their own minds, learn to connect with their senses in order to find the detail and truth that give their written words power and authenticity, and unfold the natural structure of the stories they carry within. An absolute joy to read, it is a profound affirmation of the capacity of the written word to remember the past, free us from it, and forever transform the way we think about ourselves and our lives. Like Writing Down the Bones, Goldberg's classic book about the practice of writing, it will become an old friend to which readers return again and again.
Author Donald Graves tells teachers to have their students write with their own voice on writing tests. This short film by Barry Lane captures the central premise of Graves work: let students write in their own voices.
Author/Teacher Donald Graves has written many books on teaching writing, including the classic book, Writing: Teachers and Children at Work (Heinemann). Here tells us how to get a writing class started.
YouTube - Explode a Moment with Barry Lane This is a terrific mini lesson from Barry Lane. He shows (not tells) how to explode a moment into a full page of rich writing.
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Words and Music by Barry Lane Inspired by the poem Xenophobia by Amy Ludwig Vanderwater
Performed by Barry Lane and Mrs Mestagh's 2nd grade class at Meadowbrook Elementary School in Rochester, Michigan.
TED Talks Combining dry wit with artistic depth, Billy Collins shares a project in which several of his poems were turned into delightful animated films in a collaboration with Sundance Channel.
Via anna smith
Joey writes an adoption letter for Chandler and Monica...
... and illustrates a common problem with the THEE Saurus!
From The Teaching Channel Madeline Noonan, a 5th grade teacher, meets with all of her students individually during writer's workshop. In each conference, she specifically identifies strengths and two goals. In this 5-minute video, observe her interacting with and giving feedback to one of her better writing students.
Via Jim Lerman, Dennis T OConnor
Ms. Rosenzweig leads her Bronxville High School students through a writing process in response to Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men." In small groups or pairs, students discuss their argument and evidence from the text before beginning to write their pieces. 5 minute video and 3 lesson documents.
Via Jim Lerman
Watch Reading Rockets' exclusive video interviews with top children's book authors and illustrators. You'll discover if Chris Van Allsburg is really as spooky as his books, where Jon Scieszka gets his wacky ideas, and why Patricia Polacco's warm family tales seem so real. Browse through more than 100 interviews below >
Learning English Through Film... Excellent lessons designed to leverage the power of film to trigger critical thinking, writing, and reading. Good lessons for English Teachers!
This instructional video explains how to use the 6+1 Traits for Writing column on Ideas. Narrated slides provide a basic introduction to 6-traits concepts. Part of a series that covers all 6-traits. Raises awareness and introduces traits vocabulary.
Thirty years in the making, Writing in the Middle highlights the practices that have made Nancie Atwell one of America's most respected and influential educators. It inspires teachers to new heights so that we, like Nancie, can look back in June and say, "My students and I worked this year. The work was real. And I was of use to my kids."
Author and education researcher Thomas Newkirk discusses what Donald Murray taught Donald Graves about the teaching of writing and how it applies to the writ...
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