Poetry and Prose Prompts: A Quick Guide for Teaching Writing Style, Grades 5-8

By Kenneth R. Rivenbark

Designed for elementary and middle school teachers (grades 4-8) Poetry and Prose Prompts is a collection of outstanding and effective lessons that will engage students in the art of writing. This is the ideal resource for turning average writers into stellar authors. Throughout the book, Ken Rivenbark uses foolproof methods based on successful poetry and prose models to demonstrate and enhance writing skills. He shows teachers how to address standards while fostering students' individual style and helping them find their voices as authors. Poetry and Prose Prompts also includes valuable testing prompts and examples from original or student-generated fiction.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787978795
• ISBN13: 9780787978792
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub
• Length: 135 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.8" x 8.5"