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Writing to Explore
Discovering Adventure in the Research Paper, 3-8
Too often research papers are simply regurgitated encyclopedia entries. After reviewing many dry research papers, David Somoza began to experiment with an adventure writing model based on books written by Peter Lourie.
In Writing to Explore, David and Peter demonstrate how to teach adventure writing, which integrates nonfiction and fiction and motivates students to write with imagination, curiosity, and a hunger to learn everything about their topic.
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Too often research papers are simply regurgitated encyclopedia entries. After reviewing many dry research papers, David Somoza began to experiment with an adventure writing model based on books written by Peter Lourie.
In Writing to Explore, David and Peter demonstrate how to teach adventure writing, which integrates nonfiction and fiction and motivates students to write with imagination, curiosity, and a hunger to learn everything about their topic.
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About the Author(s)
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: A Passion for Writing
Step 1: Building Blocks
Chapter 1: Setting Descriptions
Chapter 2: Writing Atmosphere
Chapter 3: Character Development
Step 2: First Steps Toward the Adventure Essay
Chapter 4: Elements of Adventures
Chapter 5: Adventure Writing
Step 3: The Adventure Writing Project
Chapter 6: Research
Chapter 7: The Adventure Essay
Step 4: Technology
Chapter 8: Technology
Appendix A: Handouts and Activities for the Adventure Writing Project
Appendix B: Student Writing Samples
Bibliography