Once Upon a Time: Writer's Handbook

SKU
001826
ISBN
9781589781122
Grade 3-AD
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Publisher's Description of Once Upon a Time: Writer's Handbook

In Once Upon a Time, players work together to tell a tale based on the information on the cards in their hand. Use this game to jumpstart your fiction writing with the Writer's Handbook.

Learn how to put story elements together to create flow, and examine why some stories work and others don't. Easily generate ideas to practice the material in the book using your Once Upon a Time game. Bust through writer's block and improve your craft with this easy-to-use tool!



Category Description for Once Upon A Time Storytelling Game

Weave a fairy tale as you play story element cards to work your story towards your desired ending. The first player puts down story element cards for character, thing, place, aspect, and event. The storyteller keeps playing cards while telling the story until they get stuck. The next player continues the story. Another player can sometimes play an interrupt card to take over. Contains 114 beautifully illustrated story cards and 51 ending cards. Expansion Card Sets include 55 new cards (38 story and 17 ending cards). Inspires creative thinking and listening skills! The Writer’s Handbook (optional) helps turn game cards into awesome fiction stories! Use it to break through writer’s block, get ideas flowing, and provide the needed framework for a great story.

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Product Format:Paperback
Brand:Atlas Games
Grades:3-AD
ISBN:9781589781122
Length in Inches:8.5
Width in Inches:5.5
Height in Inches:0.375
Weight in Pounds:0.4
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