Robert’s Rules of Writing, Second Edition: 111 Unconventional Lessons that Every Writer Needs to Know
Robert Masello, 2021, Allworth, an imprint of Simon & Schuster
Themes: Language Arts, Communication, Writing
Exploring problems and issues faced by writers across genres, the author challenges traditional approaches and provides over 100 useful and often humorous ideas.
Take-aways: Students will enjoy many of Masello’s practical writing suggestions. Weave them into classroom presentations or post “the rules” on a bulletin board.
The New Academic: A Researcher’s Guide to Writing and Presenting Content in a Modern World
Simon Clews, 2023, Sourcebooks
Themes: Language Arts, Communications, Writing
Although designed for academics, this book explores practical ways to think about sharing information for anyone interested in writing, speaking, profiling, and communicating. The hands-on approach provides useful examples and publishing ideas.
Take-aways: Use this book to make real-world writing assignments and encourage students to think about audiences that go beyond the classroom. Consider about ways to collaborate across the curriculum for authentic writing projects.
Write Away! Poetry: Guided Poetry Journal with 75+ Writing Prompts
Editors, 2023, Chartwell Books
Themes: Language Arts, Writing, Journaling
With over 75 writing prompts, this guided-journal provides ideas for playing with memory, words, senses, and form. Although designed for poetry writing, the ideas can be adapted for other types of writing experiences.
Take-aways: Weave the writing prompts in the classroom as part of springboard or reflection activities.
Writer’s Retreat: Literary Cabins, Creative Hideaways, and Favorite Writing Spaces of Iconic Authors
Neil Burkey, 2021, Imagine, an imprint of Charlesbridge Publishing
Themes: Language Arts, Literary Figures, Biography
Exploring the writing spaces of over 50 authors, this fascinating quick-read provides unique insights into the writers, their works, and the places they create.
Take-aways: Personalize your examination of the authors already found in the curriculum by adding insights about the locations where they wrote.
Rooms of their Own: Where Great Writers Write
Alex Johnson, 2022, Frances Lincoln, an imprint of Quarto Group
Themes: Language Arts, Literary Figures, Biography
Readers explore the spaces, habits, and rituals of 50 famous writers. Going beyond the locations themselves, the book examines how specific spaces impact the writing process.
Take-aways: Use the examples in this book to talk with students about the connection between authors and place. Also, connect to personal habits and writing rituals.
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