After the End Teaching & Learning Creative Revision

by Barry Lane

Let this witty book revise your concept of revision, and find out how much fun can be had "after THE END."...This is a book that will make you laugh out loud, nod your head in agreement, and take on the energy the author puts into every chapter. - Writing Teacher At a time when the writing process is sometimes viewed as a seven-step recipe, with revision one of those steps, author Barry Lane inspires language arts teachers to approach the subject with flexibility and playfulness. He encourages both teachers and students to enjoy a sense of discovery and surprise in their writing, as well as to examine and explore their own distinct revising styles.After "THE END" revises our concept of revision, illustrating it as a constant inventive search for new possibilities and divergent meanings, rather than mere correction or what students wearily refer to as "redoing." For students in upper elementary to secondary school and beyond, and for every teacher looking to develop a common language of craft in the classroom, After "THE END" is a book of practical ideas and applications that inspire the reader to put it down and put it to use.

Genres: Teaching, Education, Writing, Nonfiction, Academic

Unknown Binding

First published December 1, 1992

Reviews

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazingly practical book that has tons of lessons on getting kids to revise and see revision as useful. The author has a great style and completely agrees with the Writing Workshop philosphy.

[Jessica McDermitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful; will be putting this right into my professional library!

[Kyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

An awesome book for anyone who is teaching reading. Barry Lane walks you through some of the most important aspects of good writing like "Exploding the Moment", and gives you a number of ways of presenting the ideas to your students.

[Alicia Monroe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Barry Lane offers a wealth of ideas to use in the classroom. His strategies make the revision part of the writing process seem far less slippery to students. A must read for any teacher of writing.

[Lou Broughton · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book I've ever read on the teaching of writing!

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having taught writing for several decades now, I found Lane addressed key topics in a broad, purpose driven way. The exercises and practices outlined in the book not only get to the heart of basic writing principles that can be taught through revision, but Lane also incorporates discussion of the biggest questions of all. Why are students writing? How does writing instruction become “thinking” instruction? Also, how did “writing process” transform from a new and radical way of viewing student writing into a mechanical process as dead and numbing as any of the “old” ways? Lots of great classroom practice ideas that are similar to things I try to do in my classrooms but Lane has developed a more coherent way of organizing them. Centered in the purpose of writing before the process. This is not entirely “after the end” revision as much of Lane’s approach encompasses intelligent pre writing. Good stuff.

[jacky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm supposed to already have this finished for my class, but I don't see myself coming back to anytime soon. The two thirds of it that I have done, I really liked. While I don't teach much creative writing, I still found these lessons amazing at breaking down creative writing into manageable pieces. It is a great book, its just that I don't teach creative writing much and there are other books I would rather be reading.

[Christine Engelbrecht · Rating 4 out of 5]

Distinguishes between revision and editing and addresses different ways to revise personal writing.
I especially like chapter five about "exploding the moment." I think this would be an excellent text for a creative writing class.

[Trisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great tool in helping to get students to actually try to revise their writing. Great for any teacher.

[Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! It is practical and any teacher can use the ideas immediately.

[Pam Fisher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many good ideas on how to teach young writers to generate content/revise.

[Semi-Academic Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the flexibility and playfulness!

[Sara · Rating 2 out of 5]

The prompts in the front half aren't particularly amazing; second half is better.

[Gigi · Rating 4 out of 5]

So many wonderful ideas are packed into this book. Great for novice and veterans teachers.

[Emily Stewart · Rating 4 out of 5]

TONS of great ideas. Love this .

[Lindsey Mac · Rating 5 out of 5]

Teaching writing has always been my weak area in the classroom. Lane gives dozens of easy, no-prep or low-prep writing activities that will help students write descriptively, ask questions, and find their writing voices. I'm really excited to use some of these activities in my classroom when school starts back.

[Angela Harger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Revision is one of those things you know students need to do, but are unsure of how to teach. This book offers practical, fun exercises to encourage students to revise and think about the value of revision at the same time.

[Martha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am loving reading this book, what wonderful ideas Barry Lane has for teaching children writing.
Goes beyond the six traits...and beautifully.