TY  - BOOK
AU  - Heard,Georgia
AU  - McDonough,Jennifer
TI  - A place for wonder: reading and writing nonfiction in the primary grades 
SN  - 9781571104328
AV  - LB1529.M478.P533 2009 
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Portland, Me.
PB  - Stenhouse Publishers
KW  - English language
KW  - Composition and exercises
KW  - Study and teaching (Primary)
KW  - United States
KW  - Reading (Primary)
KW  - Active learning
KW  - Nature study
KW  - Activity programs
N1  - 1; Creating a wonder world : centers, projects, and clubs --; Nonfiction writing from the heart --; Nonfiction research wonder writing; 2
N2  - "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
ER  -