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Writers Read Better: Narrative M. Colleen Cruz

Writers Read Better: Narrative By M. Colleen Cruz

Writers Read Better: Narrative by M. Colleen Cruz


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By flipping the traditional reading lesson first, writing lesson second sequence, Colleen Cruz helps teachers make the most of the writing-to-reading connection with 50 carefully matched lesson pairs centered around narrative texts.

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Writers Read Better: Narrative: 50+ Paired Lessons That Turn Writing Craft Work Into Powerful Genre Reading by M. Colleen Cruz

Throughout the book's four sections, organized to help the teaching of tightly aligned lessons and units on reading and writing narrative, teachers will discover kid-friendly approaches to virtually every matter of craft. There is clear guidance on the intention of each lesson, the type of narrative genre it's ideally suited for, and step-by-step plans. Complete with practical suggestions on adapting the lessons to suit the particular needs of every classroom as well as individual students, Writers Reader Better: Narrative offers a solid foundation for giving students the advantage of powerful, transferable literacy skills.

About M. Colleen Cruz

Colleen Cruz is the author of several titles for teachers, including The Unstoppable Writing Teacher, as well as the author of the young adult novel, Border Crossing, a Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award Finalist. She was a classroom teacher in general education and inclusive settings before joining the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, where she shares her passion for accessibility, twenty-first century learning, and social justice as the Director of Innovation.

Table of Contents

List of Videos Solutions at a Glance Acknowledgments Introduction: Preparing for Aligned or Complementary Units on Narrative Reading and Writing PART 1: LESSONS FOR GENERATING STORY: ENVISIONING CHARACTERS AND SETTINGS LESSON 1 Writing: Write Our Truest Selves Reading: Characters Offer Clues to Authors' Selves LESSON 2 Writing: Flaws and Quirks for Character Development Reading: Studying Flaws to Seek Deeper Meaning LESSON 3 Writing: Finding Freedom in Familiar Character Types Reading: Identifying Archetypes to Develop Depth of Understanding LESSON 4 Writing: Maps, Photographs, and Songs as Tools for Setting Creation Reading: Connecting Setting to Meaning LESSON 5 Writing: Letting Characters and Settings Lead Us to Story Reading: Following the Path of a Story to Understand Other Elements LESSON 6 Writing: Finding Important Ideas in the Most Personal Piece of Our Lives Reading: Focusing on the Details of a Text to Uncover Bigger Notions LESSON 7 Writing: Studying Places for Stories to Explore Reading: Making the Connection Between Place and an Author's Message LESSON 8 Writing: Revising the Arc to Match the Meaning Reading: Connecting the Shape of the Plot to the Theme FOR DIGITAL CLASSROOMS Writing: Apps and Tools to Help Keep Track of Story Ideas Reading: Reading Stories Digitally Requires Readers to Purposefully Set Themselves up to Reread PART 2: LESSONS FOR DRAFTING A NARRATIVE, FOLLOWING PLOT, AND FINDING SIGNIFICANCE LESSON 9 Writing: Draft Fast to Create Energy Reading: Reading Voluminously to Build Momentum LESSON 10 Writing: Drafting Stand-Alone Scenes Reading: Studying One Scene for Larger Understanding LESSON 11 Writing: Deciding When to Summarize Reading: Summarizing Text to Check for Comprehension LESSON 12 Writing: Research for Personal Writing Reading: Noting When a Writer Uses Research or Artifacts LESSON 13 Writing: Drafting With Truth in Mind, Leaving Space for Facts Reading: Deciphering an Author's Truth and Perspective LESSON 14 Writing: Drafting With Perspective in Mind Reading: Considering the Author's Choice of Perspective and Its Effects LESSON 15 Writing: Research Makes Fiction Believable Reading: Researching Outside a Text Can Open New Interpretations FOR DIGITAL CLASSROOMS Writing: Choosing the Best Platform for Your Story Reading: The Platform Affects the Way You Interact With a Story PART 3: LESSONS FOR REVISING FOR MEANING AND SIGNIFICANCE: ANALYSIS AND CRITIQUE LESSON 16 Writing: Exploring Deeper Meaning in Drafts to Begin Revision Reading: Identifying an Author's Deeper Meaning Through Rereading and Writing LESSON 17 Writing: Compelling Stories Thrive on Conflict Reading: Identifying the Scenes That Point to Conflict in a Story LESSON 18 Writing: Craft Settings That Connect With Characters' Emotions Reading: Noticing a Relationship Between Setting and Character LESSON 19 Writing: Stories Extend and Elaborate on Larger Ideas Reading: Tracking the Weight of a Story LESSON 20 Writing: Increasing Suspense Through Revision Reading: Spotting Moves Authors Use to Build Suspense Helps Readers Make Predictions LESSON 21 Writing: Craft Dialogue to Match Character Personality and Uniqueness Reading: Dialogue Gives Insights Into Characters LESSON 22 Writing: The Narrator's Voice Makes Perspective Clear Reading: The Narrator's Voice Sets up a Reader's Inferences and Interpretations LESSON 23 Writing: Knowing the Significance of a Personal Story Can Help Writers to Foreshadow Reading: Identifying Foreshadowing in a Story to Help Discover Theme FOR DIGITAL CLASSROOMS Writing: Revising Digitally Allows for Powerful Peer Feedback Reading: Other Readers Can Give New Perspectives PART 4: LESSONS FOR PERFECTING THE PROSE AND PURPOSE: DEEP INTERPRETATION LESSON 24 Writing: Designing Beginnings and Endings That Entice and Linger Reading: Savoring Beginnings and Endings LESSON 25 Writing: Fewer Words Can Make More Impact Reading: Considering Words Used and Not Used When Interpreting LESSON 26 Writing: Using Symbolism to Give Readers Direction Reading: Interpreting Symbols in Stories-When Everything Can Have Meaning LESSON 27 Writing: Choosing and Smoothing Tense Reading: Looking to Tense for Meaning LESSON 28 Writing: The Many Purposes of Narrative Paragraphs Reading: Reading Narrative Paragraphs on Surface and Inferential Levels LESSON 29 Writing: Using Tools to Make Smart Spelling Decisions Reading: Knowing an Author Carefully Chooses Words Helps Readers Develop Deeper Understanding LESSON 30 Writing: Making Publishing Decisions Based on the Intended Audience Reading: Judging the Effectiveness of an Author's Decisions FOR DIGITAL CLASSROOMS Writing: Using Digital Tools to Call Attention to Theme Reading: Looking Across Highlights, Bookmarks, and Notes to Help Identify Unifying Themes Resources References and Further Reading Index

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CIN1506349447G
9781506349442
1506349447
Writers Read Better: Narrative: 50+ Paired Lessons That Turn Writing Craft Work Into Powerful Genre Reading by M. Colleen Cruz
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Paperback
SAGE Publications Inc
20190816
312
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