Description: Place for Wonder : Reading and Writing Nonfiction in the Primary Grades, Paperback by Heard, Georgia; Mcdonough, Jennifer, ISBN 1571104321, ISBN-13 9781571104328, Brand New, Free shipping in the US In A Place for Wonder, Georgia Heard and Jennifer McDonough discuss how to create &;a landscape of wonder,&; a primary classroom where curiosity, creativity, and exploration are encouraged. For it is these characteristics, the authors write, that develop intelligent, inquiring, life-long learners. The authors&; research shows that many primary grade state standards encourage teaching for understanding, critical thinking, creativity, and question asking, and promote the development of children who have the attributes of inventiveness, curiosity, engagement, imagination, and creativity. With these goals in mind, Georgia and Jennifer provide teachers with numerous, practical ways&;setting up &;wonder centers,&; gathering data though senses, teaching nonfiction craft&;they can create a classroom environment where student&;s questions and observations are part of daily work. They also present a step-by-step guide to planning a nonfiction reading and writing unit of study&;creating a nonfiction book, which includes creating a table of contents, writing focused chapters, using &;wow&; words, and developing point of view. A Place for Wonder will help teachers reclaim their classrooms as a place where true learning is the norm.
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Book Title: Place for Wonder : Reading and Writing Nonfiction in the Primary
Number of Pages: 192 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Place for Wonder : Reading and Writing Nonfiction in the Primary Grades
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication Year: 2009
Subject: Teaching Methods & Materials / Reading & Phonics, General, Elementary, Learning Styles
Item Height: 0.5 in
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 12.4 Oz
Author: Jennifer Mcdonough, Georgia Heard
Item Length: 9.2 in
Subject Area: Nature, Education
Item Width: 7.3 in
Format: Trade Paperback
