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February 20, 2010
Non-Fiction Writing Strategies: Using Science Big Books As Models
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Category: Fiction Writing Books
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Enhance the quality and effectiveness of your school-wide writing program with a balance of expository writing that integrates science with writing! Here’s how to use Newbridge Early Science Big Books as models of good writing to teach the information-writing techniques so critical for student success on performance-based writing tests. Includes: an integrative approach for teaching science and informational writing, strategies for teaching writing-craft fundamentals, step-by-step explanations of the basic process of teaching writing-craft skills, oral and written models, a variety of expository techniques and advice on preparing your young writers for success on performance-based tests.
Non-Fiction Writing Strategies: Using Science Big Books As Models
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It is rare that a book is written for teachers of kindergarten through 3rd grade students. Ms. Freeman gives teachers practical ways to go beyond science and social studies using Newbridge Big Books as catalysts for writing interesting non-fiction pieces. Her strategies are clear and examples are given throughout the book. This is a must have for thematic teaching – extending core subjects such as science and social studies into the language arts arena.
Rating: 5 / 5
Marcia Freeman has done a top-notch job presenting information in Non-fiction Writing Strategies. This book will assist all teachers with helping students to develop their ability to effectively communicate information in writing. Teachers and students will find the suggestions practical and easy to implement. The author has done an outstanding job helping teachers see how to integrate writing instruction across disciplines and throughout the instructional day. This book is a must-have for anyone wishing to help their students improve their writing.
Rating: 5 / 5
Integrating science with expository writing, Marcia Freeman’s Non-Fiction Writing Strategies is ideal for school-wide curriculums. This innovative resource guide provides an integrated approach for teaching science and informational writing; strategies for teaching writing-craft fundamentals; a step-by-step explanations of the basic process of teaching writing-craft skills; oral and written models, student examples, practice activities, and assessment procedures; a variety of expository techniques with related precursor activities appropriate for children; and advice on preparing young writers for success on performance-based school examinations and state competency tests. Highly recommended for use by elementary teachers and homeschooling parents.
Rating: 5 / 5
It is rare that a book is written for teachers of kindergarten through 3rd grade students. Ms. Freeman gives teachers practical ways to go beyond science and social studies using Newbridge Big Books as catalysts for writing interesting non-fiction pieces. Her strategies are clear and examples are given throughout the book. This is a must have for thematic teaching – extending core subjects such as science and social studies into the language arts arena.
Rating: 5 / 5