Classroom Notes Plus, Vol. 26, No. 4, April 2009

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• Classroom Notes Plus, Volume 26, Number 4, April 2009

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  Abstract: This issue includes a multimedia project in which students lead production teams to create movie trailers based on books, as well as strategies for improving writing instruction by making peer reviews and writing conferences more effective.

  Keywords: Secondary

• At the Movies: Extending Literacy Learning with Movie Trailers

  Shelbie Witte

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  Abstract: Students draw on their reading to plan and create movie trailers based on books in this collaborative, multi-media project.

  Keywords: Secondary, Movie Making, Multimedia

• Handout: Storyboard Handout

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  Abstract: This handout accompanies "At the Movies: Extending Literacy Learning with Movie Trailers" by Shelbie Witte.

  Keywords: Secondary

• Handout: Movie Poster Planning Page

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  Abstract: This handout accompanies "At the Movies: Extending Literacy Learning with Movie Trailers" by Shelbie Witte.

  Keywords: Secondary

• Responding to Drafts: Student Comments in Electronic Peer Review

  Anne Elrod Whitney

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  Abstract: Supported by classroom instruction, a technological tool gives a boost to the peer response process, and results in more focused and effective student feedback.

  Keywords: Writing, Secondary, Electronic Peer Review

• Reworking Conferencing for More Effective Writing Feedback

  Tom Crochunis

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  Abstract: Writing conferences can be even more beneficial for student writers with the help of these tips.

  Keywords: Writing, Secondary, Writing Conferences

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