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Creative Nonfiction Teachers?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dana L Jul 16, 2009. 7 Replies 0 Likes

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Dana L replied to Stacey S's discussion 'Creative Nonfiction Teachers?'

I think radiolab from wnyc, this american life, and the moth are three great radio programs that would help inspire your students.

Jul 16, 2009

Joe Fatheree replied to Stacey S's discussion 'Creative Nonfiction Teachers?'

I would encourage you to consider using digital storytelling as a mode for teaching creative nonfiction writing. The students in my multimedia class create both fiction and nonfiction pieces. They spend an incredible amount of time conducting…

Jul 16, 2009

Stacey S replied to Stacey S's discussion 'Creative Nonfiction Teachers?'

Yvonne, Very helpful! Thanks so much. I have read Outliers and I wasn't a big fan, but you're right about the statistics being a nice way in to using facts with creative writing. I could always just section out a chapter or two for my…

Jul 15, 2009

Yvonne Mason replied to Stacey S's discussion 'Creative Nonfiction Teachers?'

One of the coolest books I have read lately is called "The New Kings of Nonfiction." These are creative nonfiction essays and many of them would appeal to teenagers. There's one about a 15 year old being investigated by the…

Jul 14, 2009

sonya replied to Stacey S's discussion 'Creative Nonfiction Teachers?'

Types of writing to explore: I would suggest memoirs, biographies, having students interview people in their lives and writing about them. Editorials and even blogs these days reveal compelling stories. Through blogs and online journals, ordinary…

Jul 13, 2009

Creative Nonfiction Writing - HELP!

I'm starting a brand new course in Creative Nonfiction Writing in September for 10-12th graders. Does anyone have any advice on how to structure the course or reading suggestions? I know I want it to be a very collaborative and community based class, but I need help with what types of writing to cover and various genres (memoir, travel writing, biography/autobiography, etc.). Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

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Stacey S replied to Stacey S's discussion 'Creative Nonfiction Teachers?'

Thanks so much for replying. I have used music as a tool in my classroom and it usually works extremely well. The course I'm going to teach is a fairly new genre where students write about themselves, using creative writing tools and…

Jul 3, 2009

Creative Nonfiction Teachers?

I'm starting a brand new course in Creative Nonfiction Writing in September for 10-12th graders. Does anyone have any advice on how to structure the course or reading suggestsions?

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Creative Nonfiction Writing - HELP!

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