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Inklings from Cape Cod is an eclectic mix of traditional and non-traditional writing lessons and the pieces that they inspired. Created primarily during a week at a Cape Cod summer worksh… Meer...

Inklings from Cape Cod is an eclectic mix of traditional and non-traditional writing lessons and the pieces that they inspired. Created primarily during a week at a Cape Cod summer workshop, the book?s selections are authored by students in 6th through 12th grade. The writing pieces featured in Inklings span the gamut from six word stories, to dramatic drafts and eclectic exercises to crafty characterizations, private poetry, wordly wonderings, fabulous fiction, noteworthy nonfiction, lively let Inklings from Cape Cod is an eclectic mix of traditional and non-traditional writing lessons and the pieces that they inspired. Created primarily during a week at a Cape Cod summer workshop, the book?s selections are authored by students in 6th through 12th grade. The writing pieces featured in Inklings span the gamut from six word stories, to dramatic drafts and eclectic exercises to crafty characterizations, private poetry, wordly wonderings, fabulous fiction, noteworthy nonfiction, lively letters, sensational settings, toddler tantrums, articulate alliteration, and trustworthy teaching techniques. This collection, an accolade to the young authors, has something for readers of all ages, writers of all levels, and teachers who like to be wowed. This coffee table text is unique with motivating mini writing lessons accompanied by the inspiringly creative student responses. The editor is a seasoned, award winning teacher and published journalist. Thirty-six extremely motivated, enthusiastic Cape Cod summer writing workshop students inspired teacher Stephanie Boosahda to create this anthology. On the third day of the five day workshop she found herself again saying, ?Those pieces were awesome. Seriously, they should be published.? Responding with total silence, the students from as far away as Michigan and Kansas joined Cape Cod students in letting Stephanie?s words echo, ?Those pieces ? should be published.? So, adventure into the diverse creative writing of these exceptional 6th through 11th graders, and see why well-know authors have commented: ? "A joy to read, and an awesome voyage into the creative minds of young, imaginative writers...? - John Prophet, author of the Casey Miller Mysteries ? ?Fascinating and fun to read, with everything from six-word stories to longer pieces, "Inklings" demonstrates the many ways an inspired teacher can empower students to discover their creativity and develop their own unique and powerful voices.? - Leslie Meier, author of the L Book, Fiction - Young Adult, Inklings from Cape Cod~~Stephanie Boosahda~~Book~~Fiction - Young Adult~~9780595607730, EN, Inklings from Cape Cod, Stephanie Boosahda, 9780595607730, iUniverse, 4/15/2010, , , , iUniverse, 4/15/2010<

ISBN: 9780595607730

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