The practical yet fun-filled writing strategies in this series encourage students to expand their thinking processes and transform their thinking and reading skills into written words. This isn’t just another set of writing lessons. It’s a well-developed strategic plan peppered with fresh ideas and surprising activities that inspire students to do their best!
Standards-Based Activities That Spark Great Ideas, Strengthen Grammar Skills, Build Writing Stamina, and Give Students Practice With All Kinds of Writing Students' pencils fly and writing ideas abound with the unique activities in this resource. Students gain confidence as they add new strategies to their writing toolbox, such as brainstorming ideas, writing effective dialogue, selecting a viewpoint, and developing a character. Guided writing activities such as story starters and nonfiction essay prompts help students meet composition writing requirements and write with confidence on standardized tests.
Through life-changing stories, respected thinkers and authentic presentations, Keynote promotes a deeper understanding of the world and gives students the courage and means to express themselves in English. Communication, collaboration and creative thinking drive students towards real 21st century outcomes and encourage them to respond to ideas and find their own voice. Both students and teachers will emerge with new confidence, new ideas and a new determination to communicate in this increasingly information-rich world of Global English
Great TED talks: Innovation: Unofficial Guide with Words of Wisdom from 100 TED Speakers
Become more innovative by applying the ideas of 100 prominent TED Conference speakers to your own life. Great TED Talks: Innovation features words of wisdom from 100 speakers and condenses their ideas into accessible advice for becoming more innovative in how you approach and organize your life. Since 2006, online TED Talks have provided inspiration to a worldwide audience. Besides subjects like technology, entertainment, and design, TED Talks also focus on cultural, social, and political issues. Included in each section are URLs directing readers to the TED website so they can watch the original videos in their entirety.