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The Power of Scriptwriting!—Teaching Essential Writing Skills Through Podcasts, Graphic Novels, Movies, and More

Peter Gutiérrez

Publication Date: November 22, 2013

Pages: 176

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PAPERBACK
ISBN: 9780807754665
$31.95
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ISBN: 9780807772751
$31.95
The Power of Scriptwriting!—Teaching Essential Writing Skills Through Podcasts, Graphic Novels, Movies, and More 9780807754665
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Description+

This dynamic resource offers teachers a new way to energize the teaching of writing while also meeting Common Core State 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.

Book Features:

  • Rationale, curricular connections, lessons, and projects to help teachers incorporate scriptwriting into their existing writing curriculum.
  • Annotated writing models, including one from the #1 New York Times bestselling civil rights memoir, March.
  • Suggestions for using assignments in the disciplines to process content and exhibit understanding.
  • Authentic connections to students’ in-school and out-of-school literacies.
  • Easy-to-use sections, such as Why Teach This?, Skills Focus, Literacy Across the Disciplines, and The Writing Process.
  • Robust differentiated instruction, including specific strategies for English language learners and below-level students.
  • QuickStart lesson launchers to help both teachers and students become comfortable—and have fun--with scriptwriting.
  • Appendices with additional resources, revision checklists, writing rubrics, and a glossary of media and script terms.

Author+

Peter Gutiérrez has worked both as an English and social studies teacher and as a professional scriptwriter. As an educational consultant his clients include Pearson, Scholastic Education, and Sesame Workshop.

Reviews+

“This book adds essential dimensions to learning, literacy, and language arts education.”
—Renee Hobbs, University of Rhode Island

"Tell your librarian to get several copies for your professional collection; I highly recommend it!”
—Frank Baker, Media Literacy Clearinghouse

“Itwill certainly find its way onto my assigned reading list for both pre- and inservice teachers.”
—Katie Monnin, University of North Florida

$31.95

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