Synopses & Reviews
Focusing each lesson on a single theme that will engage students of all ages, this guidebook encourages teachers to use the topic of food to bring a lively change of pace to the language arts classroom. Providing a wide range of toolsincluding word games, writing prompts, and research-oriented activitiesthis resource applies the skills taught in any English class, middle through high school, in a quirky and accessible manner. Each project engages young writers by inspiring them to play with vocabulary and improve communication skillsan important step in learning to use language skillfully.
Synopsis
Need an activity to help you teach a specific language arts skill? You're likely to find it in this new book of activities, all loosely centered on a theme of interest to all--food.
Language Is Served includes word games, writing prompts, lessons, and writing activities that involve research, creativity, and application of skills studied in class.
Activities include:
- Cheesy Rhymes,
- Appetizing Antonyms,
- Sizzling Synonyms,
- Dishing up the Internet,
- You Are How You Eat,
- Delicious and Disgusting, and
- Overstuffed Sentences.
The author uses a sense of humor to teach serious writing skills and to engage students in playing with words and language--an important step in learning to use our language skillfully.
Synopsis
Language Is Served includes word games, writing prompts, lessons, and writing activities that involve research, creativity, and application of skills studied in class. Activities include Cheesy Rhymes, Appetizing Antonyms, Sizzling Synonyms, Dishing up the Internet, You Are How You Eat, Delicious and Disgusting, and Overstuffed Sentences. The author uses a sense of humor to teach serious writing skills and to engage students in playing with words and language-an important step in learning to use our language skillfully.
About the Author
Cheryl Miller Thurston is a former English and writing teacher and the coauthor of Singuini, Unjournaling, and Yoga for the Brain. She lives in Loveland, Colorado.