Pyrotechnics on the Page

Playful craft that sparks writing

Discover how tapping into language play can energize student writing and breathe new life into the writing workshop. With information on the roots and importance of language play; a how-to on using writer`s notebook as a playground; an in-depth look at common play, such as puns and double meanings; and twenty-three craft lessons, this personal and practical book has everything you need. Pyrotechnics on the Page will help you widen the circle in the writing classroom, making it a more engaging place, and lifting the quality of student writers.



Author(s): Ralph Fletcher

Pages: 176 Publication Date: 2010 ISBN: 9781571107831

Price:$ 25.95

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