Even reluctant writers enjoy the writing challenges present in "Short and Sweet - Quick Creative Writing Activities that Encourage Imagination, Humor and Enthusiasm for Writing." This collection of creative writing activities helps students of all ability levels have fun with writing as they stretch their imaginations.
Sixty stimulating standards-based (IRA/NCTE) activities adaptable for exploring a variety of short stories and novels help young learners develop skills as readers, writers, and speakers. You'll find a wealth of ideas here-reading and writing activity projects (e.g., essays, news stories, letters), visual display projects (e.g., charts, posters, bookmarks), and speaking and listening activities.
Classroom-tested lessons, practice problems, examples, games, and resources cover fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, as well as all aspects of writing (including prewriting, editing, and technique). With step-by-step guidelines, helpful tips from the authors, and numerous writing activities, this book offers myriad options for inspiring your students.
52 Activities for Improving Cross-Cultural Communication
"52 Activities for Improving Cross-Cultural Communication" looks at how styles and patterns of communication differ vastly among people from different cultures. Every culture has a communication style norm and when that style mixes with another, stereotypes and misperceptions can arise. "52 Activities" explores cross-cultural communication issues with an eye toward increasing understanding and effectiveness.
