Easy Art Activities That Spark Super Writing: Mini-lessons, Quick How-to's, and Perfect Prompts That Help Kids Learn and Apply the Elements of Great Writing

Barbara Mariconda; Dea Paoletta Auray; Cary Pillo [Illustrator]; Kalman Pabst [Photographer]; Joan Beard [Photographer]; Mill Hill School [Collaborator]; Norma Ortiz [Designer]; Melinda Belter [Designer]; Scholastic [Technical Editor];

ISBN 10: 0439165180 / ISBN 13: 9780439165181

Published by Scholastic, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Easy Art Activities That Spark Super Writing: Mini-lessons, Quick How-to's, and Perfect Prompts That Help Kids Learn and Apply the Elements of Great Writing
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0439165180
• ISBN 13: 9780439165181
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 7 ounces

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Synopsis

Mini-lessons, Quick How-to's, and Perfect Prompts That Help Kids Learn and Apply the Elements of Great Writing
Great Writing Through Art!
Foster wonderful writing with quick and easy art activities. First, invite students to create a collage, winter mural, decorated crown, or other simple art project. Then use inspiring prompts to guide kids to use their artwork as a springboard to great writing! Each activity teaches essential writing skills, including elaboration, summarization, plot, character, and more. Includes step-by-step mini-lessons, complete how-to's, sample think-alouds, and guided practice ideas. Great for visual learners--and all learners!

About the Author

Barbara Mariconda has 20 years of classroom experience and has published more than a dozen books for children. She is currently a mentor teacher in Connecticut. Dea Paloletta Auray has taught second grade for five years in Fairfield, CT. Together, they founded Empowering Magical Writes, an educational consulting firm that provides seminars and training to teachers in Connecticut and across the country.