The Power of Scriptwriting! Teaching Essential Writing Skills Through Podcasts, Graphic Novels, Movies, and More
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Code: TCP5183
ISBN: 9781760015183
No of Pages: 168
Publish Date: 17 February 2015
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This dynamic resource offers teachers a new way to energise the teaching of writing while also meeting key learning standards. The author draws on his unique background in education and media to provide this all-in-one resource to help teachers use the versatility of scriptwriting to motivate students and support literacy skills across the disciplines. Each chapter covers a different medium, outlining the writing skills required, and providing practical tips, sample projects, standards alignment, and strategies for differentiated instruction.
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The rationale, curricular connections, lessons and projects to help teachers incorporate scriptwriting into their existing writing curriculum.
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Suggestions for using assignments in the disciplines to process content and exhibit understanding.
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Authentic connections to students’ in-school and out-of-school literacies.
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Easy-to-use sections, such as Why Teach This?, Skills Focus, Literacy Across the Disciplines and The Writing Process.
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Robust differentiated instruction, including specific strategies for English language learners and below-level students.
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QuickStart lesson launchers to help both teachers and students become comfortable—and have fun—with scriptwriting immediately.
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Appendices with Additional Resources, Revision Checklists, Writing Rubrics and a glossary of Media and Script Terms.
| SKU | TCP5183 |
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| Price | A$34.95 |
| ISBN | 9781760015183 |
| Publish date | 2015-02-17 00:00:00 |
| Partner ID | 20278 |
| Partner Name | Columbia Teachers College Press |
| Key Learning Area | Cross-Curricular, English, Media, Technologies, The Arts |
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