JOAN’S JUNK SHOP

By Robert S. Boone and Mark H. Larson. Kick-start students’ imaginations with these stimulating writing prompts. Each of the 48 fiction and nonfiction activities begins with a memorable place, an intriguing person, or a dramatic moment, then provides instructions, suggestions, and questions to get writers’ originality flowing. In addition to the 48 extensive prompts, a list of 50 more story starters are included along with samples of students’ compositions. This "playfully practical" follow-up to Moe’s Cafe coaches students on the "Seven C’s of good writing" as well as how to compose—to NCTE and Common Core standards—stories, essays, and other literary forms, serving as an excellent resource for creative writing courses and for preparation for ACT and SAT writing. Grades 7–12. 8½" x 11". Good Year. 117 pages. ©2012.

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