Telling Stories with Photo Essays: A Guide for PreK-5 Teachers, (Paperback)

<p><i>"The authors offer a wealth of ways to engage children in expressing meaning and documenting experiences through photographs. They provide all the practical help teachers need to use this exciting medium to expand children&amp;#8242;s ways of perceiving, representing, and thinking about their world."<br></i>--Carol Copple, Director of Publications and Initiatives in Educational Practice<br>National Association for the Education of Young Children</p><p><b><i>Give children new ways to express their thoughts and ideas!</i></b></p><p>When children create photo essays, they are encouraged to share their thoughts in an authentic and personal way. This creative new resource offers teachers ready-to-use tools and strategies for involving children in creating photo essays as a way to communicate ideas, experiences, and emotions. </p><p>Teachers will discover how to inspire children to capture the aesthetics of their environment, document historical events and personal stories, keep a record of what they learn, and become advocates for causes as they explore responsible citizenship. The book offers ideas and examples that illustrate how photo essays can be used: </p><ul><li>As part of portfolios to record what children have learned</li><li>To help boost the confidence of struggling writers, including English language learners and children with special needs</li><li>As an alternate assessment format to engage challenged students</li><li>To meet state and national standards</li></ul><p>Photo essay activities are ideal for any teacher looking for new ways to nurture student expression, excitement, and creativity in the classroom.</p>

• Telling Stories with Photo Essays: A Guide for PreK-5 Teachers, (Paperback)
• Author: Corwin Publishers
• ISBN: 9781412964593
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2009-10-01
• Page Count: 152