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The Story Maker Motivator

by Frances Dickens

Book Details

Publisher:Routledge
Published:2017-07-05
Pages:231
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

The Story Maker Motivator is an inspiring resource for educators and anyone else aiming to help secondary school pupils write and think creatively. Based on tried and tested activities and approaches first presented in the authors' award-winning book for primary schools, this is a unique collection of classroom materials. "If I was Head of English I would definitely use it. It is packed with ideas, there are so many lessons a teacher could get out of it. It is different from anything I have seen

Our Review

This practical guide delivers a wealth of classroom-tested strategies specifically designed to unlock creative writing and thinking in secondary school students. It transforms the often-daunting task of generating original stories into an accessible, structured process, providing educators with a robust toolkit of activities and approaches. The resource is built upon a foundation of proven methods that have already earned recognition in the primary school arena, now thoughtfully adapted for an older audience. It stands out as a genuinely unique collection of materials that moves beyond traditional writing prompts.

What makes this resource distinctive is its sheer density of actionable ideas, offering teachers a deep well of inspiration from which to draw countless lessons. It carves out its own niche, differing significantly from other creative writing guides through its practical, classroom-ready format. This is the kind of comprehensive manual that a Head of English would eagerly integrate into their department's core curriculum. Ultimately, it empowers educators to consistently foster a vibrant and imaginative writing culture in their classrooms.

Themes

Education

Subjects

Education