DownWRITE Funny: Using students' love of the ridiculous to teach serious writing skills
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Book Overview
DownWRITE Funny teaches all kinds of good "stuff" about writing but in an unusual way--by appealing to young people's love of the ridiculous. Using an unusual blend of zany illustrations and "out there" writing assignments, the author leads students through a wide range of lessons and activities that will help them become better writers. Subjects range from the basic (like avoiding sentence fragments and run-ons) to the practical (like using transitions) to the more advanced (like writing in active voice). All activities include wonderfully challenging and funny writing assignments that will stretch students' minds and help them learn important lessons about writing.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1877673315
ISBN13:9781877673313
Release Date:September 1997
Publisher:Prufrock Press
Length:123 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
DownWRITE Funny is DownRIGHT Good
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I have been teaching writing for ten years, and I am always looking for new ideas. Typically, any book about writing that I purchase might have one or two ideas that are appealing. This book is 100% usable. Since purchasing this book, I have purchased every title by this author, and I would give 5 stars to each one. Thank you Randy Larson! I only wish you would write some more.
excellent resource
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book is a sure fire way to spice up the classroom with some excitement. I have used this book in the 7th, 8th, and 9th grade classrooms. In all my classes, this book has been a success. Down Write Funny teaches important elements of writing. From similes, to run-on sentences, this fun resource always gets my students engaged in the writing process. I highly recommend this book.
Thumbs up for Downwrite Funny
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Great ideas! The format on each page is uncluttered and interesting for students to read.
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