Narrative writing : learning a new model for teaching / George Hillocks, Jr.

Author/creator Hillocks, George
Format Book
Publication InfoPortsmouth, NH : Heinemann, ©2007.
Descriptionxii, 164 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Contents Why and how to teach narrative -- What makes a good personal narrative? -- Getting started -- Incorporating detail and figurative language -- Creating dialogue -- Transforming dramatic scripts into narrative -- Writing about inner thoughts, feelings, and sensations -- Writing about people and action -- Writing about scenes and settings -- Teaching students how to revise -- Evaluating the impact of teaching -- Appendix A: an assessment of teaching narrative in inner-city schools -- Appendix B: a note about grammar.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 156-158) and index.
LCCN 2006020004
ISBN0325008426
ISBN9780325008424

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LB1631 .H523 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold