Writing Feature Articles With Intermediate Students.

• Authors : Morgan, Denise N.¹

Subjects: *FEATURE writing; *NONFICTION; *COMPOSITION (Language arts) -- Study & teaching

• Source: Reading Teacher. Nov2010, Vol. 64 Issue 3, p181-189. 9p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Charts.

• Abstract: The article focuses on how the writing of feature articles can help students engage with their writing and identify what writing activities encourage their success. ...

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Literary Art as a Form of Self-Inquiry in Thoreau's Walden.

• Authors : Barani, Forough¹; Yahya, Wan Roselezam Wan¹

Subjects: *NONFICTION novel; *SOCIOLINGUISTICS; *CULTURAL propertyTHOREAU, Henry David, 1817-1862

• Source: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences. 2010, Vol. 5 Issue 1, p39-51. 13p.

• Abstract: In his non-fiction work Walden, Henry David Thoreau's internal dialogues and meditations reveal to us his "self" as embodied in his literary work. While in ... Copyright of International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences is the property of Common Ground Research Networks and its content may not be copied or ...

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A Real-Life Pirate of the Caribbean.

Subjects: *NONFICTIONBELLAMY, Sam

• Source: Scholastic Scope. 10/25/2010, Vol. 59 Issue 5, p12-16. 5p.

• Abstract: The article presents the story of Pirate Sam Bellamy and the man obsessed in finding his gold.

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New Lives on DVD for Nontheatrical Films.

• Authors : Sterritt, David

Subjects: *NONFICTION films; *DVD-Video discs; *INDUSTRIAL filmsTHROW Down Your Heart (Film)

• Source: Cineaste. Summer2010, Vol. 35 Issue 3, p22-27. 6p.

• Abstract: The article discusses the viewing of nontheatrical films on DVD. The author explains that nontheatrical films include industrial films, propaganda films, and instructional films. The ...

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Treading Softly: ETHICS & DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION.

• Authors : Krawitz, Jan

Subjects: *ETHICS; *NONFICTION films; *FILMMAKING

• Source: Knowledge Quest. Mar/Apr2010, Vol. 38 Issue 4, p48-51. 4p.

• Abstract: The article discusses the ethical responsibilities in producing nonfiction films. It notes that students are taught to act professionally when using ...

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Books With Beat: Women Make Music but Men Keep Writing the Books.

• Authors : Flowers, Mark

Subjects: *NONFICTION reading materials; *SEX discrimination in literature; *READING interests of teenagersGIRLS' Guide to Rocking: How to Start a Band, Book Gigs & Get Rolling to Rock Stardom, The (Book); ROCK 'n' Roll Camp for Girls: How to Start a Band, Write Songs, Record an Album & Rock Out! (Book); GIRLS Rock! (Book)HOPPER, Jessica; GOODMARK, Robyn

• Source: Young Adult Library Services. Summer2010, Vol. 8 Issue 4, p19-21. 3p.

• Abstract: The article discusses the portrayal of women in books about rock music written for teenagers and young adults. Bias against women in ...

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YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults, Year One.

• Authors : Carstensen, Angela¹

Subjects: *YOUNG adult literature awards; *AWARDS for nonfiction literature; *AWARDSUNITED StatesYOUNG Adult Library Services Association (Organization)...

• Source: Young Adult Library Services. Spring2010, Vol. 8 Issue 3, p38-40. 3p.

• Abstract: In this article the author discusses the establishment of the award for the best nonfiction young adult book published in the ...

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The Old Man and the TPC.

• Authors : Bamberger, Michael

Subjects: *CREATIVE nonfiction; *MASTERS Golf Tournament

• Source: Sports Illustrated. 5/17/2010, Vol. 112 Issue 21, pG4-G6. 3p.

• Abstract: A creative nonfiction piece is presented about a man and a boy who were spectators at the 2010 ...

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NONFICTION FIRST LINES.

Subjects: *OPENINGS (Rhetoric); *NONFICTION

• Source: TIME Magazine. 12/20/2010, Vol. 176 Issue 25, p84-84. 1/9p.

• Abstract: Five first or opening lines from nonfiction books are presented.

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Information Book Read-Alouds as Models for Second-Grade Authors.

• Authors : Bradley, Linda Golson¹ ; Donovan, Carol A.²

Subjects: *INFORMATION skills; *TEACHING methods; *CHILDREN'S nonfiction

• Source: Reading Teacher. Dec2010, Vol. 64 Issue 4, p246-260. 15p. 6 Diagrams, 3 Charts.

• Abstract: The article discusses the method of reading aloud in second-grade classrooms in order to model the structure of information books. The authors discuss a study ...

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