DownWRITE Funny: Using Students' Love of the Ridiculous to Build Serious Writing Skills (Grades 7-12) - Softcover

Larson, Randy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1877673315 ISBN 13: 9781877673313

Publisher: Prufrock Press Inc., 1997

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Randy Larson is an English teacher and the author of many teaching books, including Hot Fudge Monday and Short and Sweet. He lives in Gillette, Wyoming.

Review:

"DownWrite Funny lives up to its title...simultaneously challenges and entertains upper-elementary and middle-school students."  —rwt magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Prufrock Press Inc.
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1877673315
• ISBN 13: 9781877673313
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 126