Publisher's Synopsis
This dynamic resource offers teachers a new way to energize the teaching of writing while also meeting Common Core State Standards. The author draws on his unique background in education and media to provide this all-in-one resource to help teachers use the versatility of scriptwriting to motivate students and support literacy skills across the disciplines. Each chapter covers a different medium, outlining the writing skills required, and providing practical tips, sample projects, standards alignment, and strategies for differentiated instruction.
Book Features:
- The rationale, curricular connections, lessons, and projects to help teachers incorporate scriptwriting into their existing writing curriculum.
- Suggestions for using assignments in the disciplines to process content and exhibit understanding.
- Authentic connections to students' in-school and out-of-school literacies.
- Easy-to-use sections, such as Why Teach This?, Skills Focus, Literacy Across the Disciplines, and The Writing Process.
- Robust differentiated instruction, including specific strategies for English language learners and below-level students.
- QuickStart lesson launchers to help both teachers and students become comfortable-and have fun-with scriptwriting immediately.
- Appendices with Additional Resources, Revision Checklists, Writing Rubrics, and a glossary of Media and Script Terms.
