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Making Books
Here are 30 book-making ideas that support literacy teaching across the curriculum. Easy-to-make storybooks, pop-up information books, diaries and poetry folders, plus many special and unusual books are illustrated. Each project includes step-by-step instructions, a photograph of the finished work, and helpful tips on lesson planning.
A correlation chart shows teachers how the various book projects support important out comes from all areas of the curriculum. Every stage of the book-making process is covered.
A correlation chart shows teachers how the various book projects support important out comes from all areas of the curriculum. Every stage of the book-making process is covered.
64 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1999
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Paul Johnson
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December 1, 2014
I got this book out of the library as I was desperate to make a simple book for my own drawings, and I didn't get it back from my 7 year old for some time. As Johnson says, in comparison to other written and art work, when a child creates a book of their own they become more engaged and more likely to successfully complete the task.
Johnson includes 32 projects for children to make books. In the introduction there is a table of projects, their range and text level skills for teachers, some basic books forms and a section on planning, drafting, storyboards, materials, safety and tips for success. At the very end is a template for a personal record book which enables the child to record their thoughts about the book making process.
Each project is clearly marked with an age range next to the title, the projects increase in age range from the first (age 5-6) to last (age 10-11). There is an 'aim' box giving the book and project form and a clear indication of preparation requirements and time needed for the project. Instructions to make each book are in clear diagrams, and there are pictures and text on how to use the project. At the end is a section on more ideas.
A really well constructed deeply inspirational book that doesn't require any specialist equipment.
Johnson includes 32 projects for children to make books. In the introduction there is a table of projects, their range and text level skills for teachers, some basic books forms and a section on planning, drafting, storyboards, materials, safety and tips for success. At the very end is a template for a personal record book which enables the child to record their thoughts about the book making process.
Each project is clearly marked with an age range next to the title, the projects increase in age range from the first (age 5-6) to last (age 10-11). There is an 'aim' box giving the book and project form and a clear indication of preparation requirements and time needed for the project. Instructions to make each book are in clear diagrams, and there are pictures and text on how to use the project. At the end is a section on more ideas.
A really well constructed deeply inspirational book that doesn't require any specialist equipment.
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