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Image-Making Within The Writing Process is a dynamic art-and-literature-based approach to writing that integrates visual and kinesthetic modes of thinking at each and every stage of the writing process. Students begin by creating their own portfolio of beautiful hand-painted textured papers. These papers not only spark story ideas but also become the raw materials for constructing stunning collage images. As students literally give shape to their ideas through cutting and pasting, they are able to rehearse, draft, and revise their stories long before setting pencil to paper. As they build a sequence of images to tell their story, they are able to orally rehearse their story-line through "reading their pictures." Rich descriptive language is literally at their fingertips. Brainstorming sheets, especially designed for each page of writing, help students to access and record "silver dollar words." This hands-on process has proven itself to be particularly effective for at-risk students, those who struggle with traditional methods of writing. Implemented
in grades K-12, Image-Making can be used to teach a variety of genres
including fairy tales, myths, legends, research-based stories or
poetry, and can be easily integrated into the science and social
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