Writing Intriguing Informational (Write This Way) - Softcover

Vander, Hook Sue

Softcover

ISBN 10: 146778284X ISBN 13: 9781467782845

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group, 2015

Synopsis

Want to write pieces that are informative and interesting? This book will guide you through the process of writing about topics such as animals, science discoveries, historical events, people, and much more. You'll learn how to choose a solid subject, perform research, organize facts, and get your first words on paper. On this writing journey, you'll also find inspirational quotes from experienced writers and helpful writing exercises. Whether you want to tell the world about kangaroos, Kansas, kickball, or ketchup, you've come to the right place to start writing intriguing informational pieces.

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Review

"These brief, well-written, and well-organized volumes are jam-packed with solid guidelines. Written in a conversational, reader-friendly tone, the series will engage serious students. Colorful sidebars are interspersed. 'Learn from the Masters' provides examples and tips from renowned writers, 'Write It Out' offers exercises, and 'Writers on Writing' presents quotes from well-known authors on navigating the process. The series as a whole holds out the happy prospect that there's a type of prose suited to almost every aspiring writer but that it just takes practice, an idea, and willingness to revise. VERDICT: Teachers will find this series helpful as the foundation of their own lessons, in addition to assigned student reading."--School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

--Journal

"Write This Way provides encouragement and tips for aspiring writers. A variety of authors use the same formula in their clearly and concisely written contributions. From Edgar Allan Poe to Veronica Roth, along with Seymour Simon, Gail Gibbons, Edward R. Murrow, and Malala Yousafzai, several examples from both current and classic literature are included along with quotes from the authors. According to the series, the path to writing begins with brainstorming ideas, collecting information, developing characters, laying out a plot or argument, writing, asking for feedback, and revising, revising, revising until the end is reached and the writer is satisfied. Each volume contains suggestions for how to earn a living as a writer, as well as source notes, a glossary, a selected bibliography, and sources for further information. Vibrant covers will attract students. This is a pragmatic and easy-to-use series recommended for language arts teachers and school libraries."--VOYA

--Journal

About the Author

Sue Vander Hook is the author of more than 40 books, including biographies and books on writing, technology, sports, disease, and historical events. She has a Master's degree in English Studies from Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she also taught writing. Her educational background and classroom experience teaching English and journalism prepared her for a writing career that focuses on educational books for children and young adults. She especially enjoys writing profiles and biographies of people who made a difference and whose successes and failures give encouragement and hope to readers. She lives in Minnesota with her family and three very interesting dogs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 146778284X
• ISBN 13: 9781467782845
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 56