1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910815986603321

Autore

Jiang-Stein Deborah <1961->

Titolo

Chimera / / created by Stein ; Holum Projects

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Oberon Books, , 2014

ISBN

1-78319-706-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (73 p.)

Collana

Oberon modern plays

Disciplina

174.957

Soggetti

Bioethics

Chimerism

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Half-title Page; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Characters; A Note About the Costumes; Pre-show; Part I; Part II; Part III

Sommario/riassunto

What would you do if you discovered you were your own twin?  If you learned that your DNA did not quite belong to you? Welcome to Jennifer Samuels' world. When she learns that she has inherited a rare medical condition her whole sense of self - biological, psychological, emotional, begins to unravel. Join Jennifer as she tumbles down the rabbit hole in a story that combines pin-point wit with breathtaking visuals.  Taking its inspiration from real science, Chimera is a frightening, funny, and fascinating ride, coming to the Gate following a critically acclaimed run at the Public Theater's Und



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910968339503321

Autore

Cowley Sue

Titolo

Getting the buggers to write / / Sue Cowley

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Continuum International Pub. Group, 2011

ISBN

1-4411-9349-9

1-283-32204-8

9786613322043

1-4411-4332-7

Edizione

[3rd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (265 p.)

Collana

Getting the Buggers

Disciplina

372.62/3

Soggetti

English language - Composition and exercises - Study and teaching (Elementary) - Great Britain

English language - Composition and exercises - Study and teaching (Secondary) - Great Britain

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Author's Note, Third Edition; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part 1; Starting Points; 1; First Steps to Writing; The strands of literacy; Early mark making; Early writing techniques; Letter activities; From letters to words; From words to sentences; Structure and young writers; What makes a good writer?; 2; Building Firm Foundations; Back to basics; Spelling; Punctuation; Grammar; Some thoughts on paragraphing; Handwriting; Graphology; Working with words; 3; The Writer's Toolkit; Writing processes; Finding a starting point; Selecting a form; Knowing your audience

Thinking about viewpoint, style and timingBrainstorming; Researching; Mind-mapping; Selecting material; Planning; From first draft to final draft; Presenting the final draft; Reviewing and evaluating; 4; The Motivated Writer; Getting them writing; Keeping them writing; Getting them writing properly; A reason to write; An atmosphere for writing; Warm-up exercises; Focus exercises; Putting the pleasure back into writing; The teacher as writer; Part 2; Writing across the Curriculum; 5; Writing in All the Subjects; Writing in practical subjects; Motivation across the curriculum



All together now: cross-curricular writing projects6; Essay Writing; Some basic tips; Planning an essay; Answering the question; How to quote; The 'four step' essay-writing technique; Introductions and conclusions; 7; Creative Writing; Creating a fiction; Starting points for creative writing; Finding inspiration; Using your senses; The importance of genre; Writing fiction; Writing scripts; Writing poetry; 8; Non-fiction Writing; Note-taking and annotation; Building your writing; Non-fiction forms; Technique and non-fiction writing; Types of non-fiction writing; Recount (account)

Report (non-chronological)Explanation; Instructions (procedure); Persuasive writing; Discussion; The importance of being an expert; Writing about language; Writing about literature; 9; Writing in the Digital Age; ICT and writing; Word processing; Writing and the interactive whiteboard; Writing and the internet; Email and writing; Safety on the internet; ICT: the practicalities; Part 3; Everyone's a Writer; 10; Supporting the Struggling Writer; Key strategies for the teacher; Key strategies for the student; Key strategies for differentiation

Supporting students with English as asecond or additional languageWriting and behaviour; 11; Extending the Gifted Writer; Challenging starters; Structuring the learning; Finding a 'voice'; Essay writing with the most able; 12; Boys and Writing; Expectations of boys' writing; Motivating boys to write; Inspirational topics for boys' writing; Teaching techniques to inspire boys; Engaging formats for boys' writing; Part 4; Writing it Right; 13; Writing and Assessment; Assessing writing; Top tips for assessment; Marking symbols; Marking methods; Strategies for assessment

Effective questioning techniques

Sommario/riassunto

In this third edition, bestselling author SueCowley offers advice on improving skills and confidence, and getting studentsexcited about writing - not just in literacy or English, but across thecurriculum. This book is full of engaging and creative approaches for writersat all stages of confidence and competence: from children just starting towrite, to experienced learners looking to perfect their own style. This editionincludes new material on:  writing in the Digital Age creative ideas for getting boys to write cross-curricular writing proje