Writing a Life: Teaching Memoir to Sharpen Insight, Shape Meaning--And Triumph Over Tests

by Katherine Bomer

Book Overview

Memoir is more than writing down memories; it's a powerful motivator for children to write and revise. Working with familiar material, students explore their lives, learn new and sophisticated elements of craft, and engage deeply with content to uncover personal and universal meaning. By teaching with memoir, you can help students exceed official standards for writing, both in class work and on tests, while also giving them a tool for making sense...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0325006466
• ISBN13: 9780325006468
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.4" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 8