Full Description
Over the last thirty years, English teacher David LeCount has seen the frustration of teachers -- frustration with the erosion of choice that they have had in creating their own curriculum, and frustration that students have had little choice in topics for writing. Now, he turns that frustration into liberation and inspiration with this collection of quirky, provocative writing prompts designed to release students from standardized writing assignments and encourage research, reflection, and exploration. LeCount knows kids and he knows writing. His prompts unify diverse fields of knowledge and offer new meaning to them. They also encourage word play, inspire both teachers and students to enjoy their own choices, and discourage the fruitless search for "the right answer" or the drudgery of working for grades at the expense of discovering meaning and experiencing true delight. Much more than a list of topics, Nonstandardized Quests includes student writing samples woven throughout the prompts. These responses make the book read like a narrative, a portrait of adolescence in which students find their own voices.
Contents
Foreword by Susan Ohanian Introduction 500+ Writing Prompts Conclusion Appendix: Companion Websites
