The Multigenre Research Paper: Voice, Passion, and Discovery in Grades 4-6

by Camille A. Allen and Camille Allen

Book Overview

For most students, research writing is a perfunctory exercise in which they regurgitate information from the encyclopedia, with little analysis or interpretation. Multigenre research writing is different. When given the chance to select their own research topics, decide which genres to write in, and determine how to present their findings, students assume ownership and take pride in their work. They grow as writers. This is the first book to lead...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 032500319X
• ISBN13: 9780325003191
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 5

Customer Reviews

What an amazing way to bring writing ALIVE!

Instead of having your student write the usual and boring types of research papers, why not try introducing the multigenre paper? Do so and watch your students perk up with their interests ignited! Students love to get involved in these papers/projects! They get to be creative and express themselves through the different genres and you get to read fun, interesting, and engaging papers. The multigenre paper is a great way to integrate writing across the curriculum because the kids don't even realize that they are in fact writing! Buy this book and use its suggestions!

Want To Give Your Writing A Voice!

My God, I must have died and gone to Heaven. I felt that way after reading this readable book. It is a must for teachers who teach writing!