Recommended Resources
This page provides a number of texts recommended by university researchers and active teachers associated with the MBWP. It includes theoretical texts that testify to the necessity and effectiveness of the project's pedagogical approach. In addition, practical resources are also provided so that teachers, teacher candidates, and educational staff can can enhance their teaching with meaningful and proven techniques.
This page will be updated frequently as our teachers and associates discover, and create, exciting new material. Check back periodically for new additions. For additional items click here.
The Manitoba Writing Project is dedicated to supporting a professional network of educators, in addition to these resources, you can stay up to date with our community by visiting our Facebook page, our Newsfeed, or you can contact us directly.
This page will be updated frequently as our teachers and associates discover, and create, exciting new material. Check back periodically for new additions. For additional items click here.
The Manitoba Writing Project is dedicated to supporting a professional network of educators, in addition to these resources, you can stay up to date with our community by visiting our Facebook page, our Newsfeed, or you can contact us directly.
Eidman-Aadahl, E. 'Writing in the Digital Age"
"Co-director of the National Writing Project Elyse Eidman-Aadahl describes how the craft of storytelling is evolving, as new digital tools and communications technologies enable connections for content creators around the globe. " |
Fletcher, R. (2010). Pyrotechnics on the page: Playful craft that sparks writing.
A book that works through the justification for and method to energize young writers to experiment with their writing and do so enthusiastically. Tan, A. (2008). Mother Tongue (Home is Where the Heart Dwells)
A blog posts that discusses the beauty and genuine effectiveness of so-called "broken English". Tan tells the story of her mother, a Chinese immigrant whose unique language was just as powerful, worthwhile, and deeply meaningful as the standard language of the North American mainstream. Read the article here. |
Lisa Delpit et. al. The Skin That We Speak: Thoughts on Language and Culture in the Classroom.
A collection of essays from authors who reflect on their experiences of language discrimination. Of growing up as people who often weren't accepted because the way they spoke was considered "broken", "racial", or unacademic. Topics vary from post-colonialism in African nations to discussions on American Ebonics as well as the effects of a teacher's speech patterns on their students. |
Sondra Perl and Mimi Schwartz. Writing True: The Art and Craft of Creative Nonfiction.
A practical text that focuses on developing writing practices that emphasize issues that matter to student authors, techniques such as voice and audience, and a number of forms of writing which include memoir, journalism, and short stories. Writing is not so much a cognitive skill but a practice for students to articulate themselves powerfully and authentically. |
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