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This book shows teachers how to align emotion with subject matter, and it offers them lessons and projects that resonate with young authors.
List of contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Section I - Let's Write!
1.Moment One, Day One¿Taking the Plunge
2.Revising Moment One: Questions in the Margins
3.Student Biographies
4.Respect, the Booklet
5.Writers' Workshop
6.Assessment
7.Commonalities: General to Specific
8.Dramatic Details
9.Odd Objects
10.Music Picture/Writing
11.A Non-essay on Elements
12.Slow Motion
13.Fast Forward
14.Create a Life
15.Let's Write a Walter Mitty!
16.In Other Words: Paraphrasing
17.Write More! Things to Consider
Section II - Major Projects
18.Commonalities in Essays, Editorials, Research Writing, and Debate: An Introduction to Four Projects
19.Persuasive Essay
20.Editorials and Editorial Cartoons
21.Writing a Research Report
22.Debate
23. Oral Presentation
24.Technical Writing
Section III - Mechanics - Introduction to Mechanics
25.Introduction to Mechanics
26.Grammar
27.Punctuation, Clauses, and Sentence Types
28.Spelling
Appendix
Appendix A: Spelling Lists
Appendix B: Spelling-related Lists
Appendix C: Other Lists
Bibliography
About the author
Steve was born in Portsmouth, England and educated at St. John's College, Southsea.Having trained as a professional aircraft engineer, he holds aircraft engineering licences both sides of the Atlantic having served a full apprenticeship with British Caledonian Airways.Full independent Airline Transport Pilot's Licences, again from both sides of the Atlantic, coupled with a solid engineering background, have provided extensive opportunities to exercise the two disciplines; with British Aerospace and from 1993 to 2016 with Virgin Atlantic Airways.Steve remains passionate about the aviation industry which led him to write his first book "20 West". Believing that writing and descriptive prose will allow everyone interested in aviation, history, the technology and the thrill of flight, to become part of a never ending journey.His second book "Flight Envelopes", consists of individual editorial opinion pieces, some of which were first published in various journals and online blogs. Pulling together the authors honest and candid views on the aviation and aerospace industries as they stand today.A third book is due to be published on the 8th February 2024: "Loving Life" - A personal perspective on supporting a partner who is undergoing cancer treatment...... Now available to pre-order on Amazon Kindle.For partners and family faced with a loved one's life changing event, whether it is a cancer diagnosis, illness or any form of health challenge, the question is, how do you cope and where on earth do you start?This heart warming narrative of overcoming fear and anxiety, with hope and courage, is a truly inspirational guide to how we could all learn from those who have conquered their own fears.Living in the West Midlands, in the county of Warwickshire, Steve continues to write and is adamant that he continues to learn.......
Summary
This book shows teachers how to align emotion with subject matter, and it offers them lessons and projects that resonate with young authors.
