A place for wonder : reading and writing nonfiction in the primary grades / Georgia Heard and Jennifer McDonough. [print]

By:

Heard, Georgia [Author]

Contributor(s):

McDonough, Jennifer, 1974-

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9781571104328

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

LB1529.M478.P533 2009
LB1529

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Contents:

Nonfiction writing from the heart -- Nonfiction research wonder writing.

Subject: "In A Place for Wonder, Georgia Heard and Jennifer McDonough discuss how to create "a landscape of wonder," a primary classroom where curiosity, creativity, and exploration are encouraged. For it is these characteristics, the authors write, that develop intelligent, inquiring, life-long learners." "The authors' research shows that many primary grade state standards encourage teaching for understanding, critical thinking, creativity, and question asking, and promote the development of children who have the attributes of inventiveness, curiosity, engagement, imagination, and creativity. With these goals in mind, Georgia and Jennifer provide teachers with numerous, practical ways - setting up "wonder centers," gathering data though senses, teaching nonfiction craft - they can create a classroom environment where students' questions and observations are part of daily work." "They also present a step-by-step guide to planning a nonfiction reading and writing unit of study - creating a nonfiction book, which includes creating a table of contents, writing focused chapters, using "wow" words, and developing point of view. A Place for Wonder will help teachers reclaim their classrooms as a place where true learning is the norm."--Jacket.

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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Reference (Library Use ONLY)	G. Allen Fleece Library TEXTBOOK REFERENCE	Non-fiction	LB1529.H43 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	EDU5602		31923001719372

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Creating a wonder world : centers, projects, and clubs -- Nonfiction writing from the heart -- Nonfiction research wonder writing.

"In A Place for Wonder, Georgia Heard and Jennifer McDonough discuss how to create "a landscape of wonder," a primary classroom where curiosity, creativity, and exploration are encouraged. For it is these characteristics, the authors write, that develop intelligent, inquiring, life-long learners." "The authors' research shows that many primary grade state standards encourage teaching for understanding, critical thinking, creativity, and question asking, and promote the development of children who have the attributes of inventiveness, curiosity, engagement, imagination, and creativity. With these goals in mind, Georgia and Jennifer provide teachers with numerous, practical ways - setting up "wonder centers," gathering data though senses, teaching nonfiction craft - they can create a classroom environment where students' questions and observations are part of daily work." "They also present a step-by-step guide to planning a nonfiction reading and writing unit of study - creating a nonfiction book, which includes creating a table of contents, writing focused chapters, using "wow" words, and developing point of view. A Place for Wonder will help teachers reclaim their classrooms as a place where true learning is the norm."--Jacket.

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