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Author Gear, Adrienne, author.

Title Nonfiction writing power : teaching information writing with intent and purpose / Adrienne Gear.

Publication Info. Markham, Ontario : Pembroke Publishers, [2014]

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  372.623 G292N    Check Shelf
Description 184 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary Adrienne Gear addresses the close link between reader and writer. This book shows teachers how to help students recognize that they write because they have something to say. It argues that writing nonfiction well means considering the writer's intent and purpose, and choosing the most appropriate form among the various nonfiction genres. --from publisher description
Contents What is nonfiction writing power? -- The components of nonfiction writing power -- The big picture -- The power to describe -- The power to instruct -- The power to persuade -- The power to compare -- The power to explain -- The power to report.
Form Issued also in electronic format.
Subject Composition (Language arts) -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
Creative writing (Elementary education)
English language -- Composition and exercises -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
Other Form: Gear, Adrienne, author. Nonfiction writing power. (CaOONL)20139074872
ISBN 9781551382937 (pbk.)
1551382938 (pbk.)
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