The Learn to Write the Novel Way student book contains all 13 steps which contain exercises to learn, practice, and apply the skills while writing their first novel.
Learn to Write the Novel Way
Learn to Write the Novel Way walks the student through a step-by-step process as they write their first novel. Imagine your child writing a novel, a good novel, a novel that has appeal, a novel that is publishable. This is far more motivating than writing a series of papers, which are later tucked in a file or thrown in the trash. Learn to Write the Novel Way inspires students.
Learn to Write the Novel Way uses the complete process of writing in a way that motivates students to want to write. It is designed for students grades 5-12 and incorporates:
- A step-by-step process to writing an entire novel.
- A full year’s English composition curriculum with weekly lesson plans
- Grammar skills learned within the context of writing a novel
- Teamwork between the student and the teacher/coach
- Teaches all language arts skills in one writing project.
- Is multi-level (review for more advanced students and is introductory for the less proficient in writing skills)
- Reveals the gaps in a student’s writing ability and provides specific practices for areas of weakness
- Motivates students to want to write and write correctly
- Encourages independent work by “nuggetizing” the task into a thirteen-step process
- Is easy to use for the “coach” (teacher/parent) with clear lesson plans
- Can be used with a group
- An actual novel as the finished product.
What objectives are taught in Learn to Write the Novel Way?
Composition Objectives:
- The 13 steps to write any fictional work
- One's own preferences and style
- Pre-Writing (Brainstorming Ideas)
- Characters and scene description
- Appropriate use of person and tense
- Plot and sub-plot outline
- Sequencing
- Titling
- Paragraph division
- Computers in writing
- Way's to get unstuck when writing
- Picture writing
- Detailing
- Dialogue
- Communicating abstract concepts
- Simile and metaphor
- Word choice
- Concise Language
- Active voice
- Positive form
- Connecting ideas
- Sentence variety
- Word variety
- Spotlighting
- Flashbacks
- Foreshadowing
- Openings and endings
Grammar and Spelling Objectives:
- Whole sentences
- Subject-verb agreement
- Parallelism
- Correct use of pronouns
- Correct use of verbs
- Correct use of modifiers
- Homonyms and other common mix-ups
- Spelling rules
- Capitalization rules
- Common abbreviations
- Use of numbers in writing
- Punctuation rules
- Editor's marks
Publishing Objectives:
- Publishing terms
- Book reviews
- Front and back material
- Layout
- Illustrations and book cover design
- Printing and binding
- Presentation
Steps contained in Learn to Write the Novel Way (Each step is a section of the book containing exercises and activities):
- Step 1: Come up with a story
- Step 2: Develop your story
- Step 3: Choose person and tense
- Step 4: Try your story
- Step 5: Organize your story
- Step 6: Start writing
- Step 7: Get unstuck
- Step 8: Write vividly
- Step 9: Write strongly
- Step 10: Write engagingly
- Step 11: Write correctly
- Step 12: Publish your book
- Step 13: Present your book
Step 1: Come up with a story
Each Step has 3 sections:
Learn
The Learn section is for you, as coach, to do WITH your student.
Practice
The Practice section is for the student to do independently, as reinforcement, of what they learned.
Apply
The Apply section is for them to apply what they have learned to their own novel.
Learn to Write the Novel Way
The Learn to Write the Novel Way Teacher Book contains course objectives, yearly plan, weekly plan, and additional resources including: hints, group activities, planning, and answers to Practice, Apply, and Checkups (pre-tests).