Description:
Based on the author's extensive experience in developing and leading out-of-classroom 'intelligent observation' and writing workshops, this unique book steers educators through the subtleties of guiding thoughtful data collection sessions in varied environments; selecting appropriate and motivational places and forms of writing, and running sessions linked to specific creative and factual writing tasks.
The book covers the following areas and techniques and how they relate to out-of-classroom work:
- planning outings and choosing locations;
- leading language and ideas brainstorm sessions;
- descriptive poetry inspired by outdoor settings;
- 'reflective haikus', cinquains, and minimalist poetry;
- creating stunning plots and storylines;
- collective story writing;
- fictitious diary forms;
- descriptive travel writing;
- understanding poetry's mechanics and sound patterns;
- assisting students with editing.
Review Quotes:
'There is life beyond the school gates, as demonstrated by this motivating and practical book that proves education is so much more than paperwork in the classroom.'- Len Parkyn, The Teacher magazine - NUT