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Author / Creator:Young, Johnnie.
Imprint:London ; New York : Continuum, ©2009.
Description:1 online resource (xi, 139 pages)
Language:English
Series:Resources for Teaching
Resources for Teaching.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11099698
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ISBN:9781441141392
1441141391
1283271869
9781283271868
9781472926623
1472926625
9781441154040
1441154043
9786613271860
6613271861
9780826443540
0826443540
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Summary:This is a complete resource for teaching creative writing and thinking at KS4 and KS5. This resource book is designed to engage students in the process of creative writing. Using ideas and activities he has put into practice himself. Johnnie Young guides the teacher through a series of creative lessons designed to stimulate creative thinking. Each activity is supported by lesson notes, including ideas for starters, pleanaries and follow up work as well as a photocopiable worksheet.
Other form:Print version: Young, Johnnie. Resources for teaching creative writing. London ; New York : Continuum, ©2009 9780826443540
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction. Section A
  • Realise a Dream. Adventure Travel Diary Cape Horn. Radio Interview
  • Realise a Dream Ambition. Writing about a Dream. The Dream Competition. Dream Adventure Poetry. Science Fiction. Section B
  • Some Elements of Writing. The Four Elements. Linked Order out of Random Chaos. Descriptive Writing
  • Contrasting Places and Experiences. Section C
  • Memories. The Female Holly Blue. Memories of Childhood. What Can You See in the Photograph? Return Journey. What Stands out in Your Memory? Section D
  • Something Special. Creating your "Masterpiece". The Extraordinary Hidden within the Ordinary. Poetic Considerations. Advertisements. The Special Feature. The Invention. The Advice. Section E
  • Spooky Business. The Tavern. Scary Extracts. Spooky Starters. Bleak Night Mini Stage Play. Section F
  • Creating Tension. The Vase. Predicaments. Being Under Stress Monologue. Someone is Following Me. Unexpected Event. Section G
  • The World of Feelings. Inside and Outside. Agony Aunt / Uncle Letters. True Love. My Perfect Day. Favourite Sounds. Describe the View. The Disappointment. Feelings and Impressions Poetry. Section H
  • Connections. Job Connections. Where Did You come From? Descriptions: Frozen Scene and Action. Describe a Picture. Character Viewpoints. Let's Argue Our Case. Character Connections. World "Class" Journey. Section I
  • Character. An Interesting Character. Your Statue. In Your Absence. Story Telling Using Dialogue. Optimistic or Pessimistic Character? The Interview. Viewpoints Reveal Character. What Annoys You? Section J
  • Time. Strange Discoveries. Future Remains. What Does the Future Hold? Transforming the Memories. A Moment in Time. How Time Changes Things.