Descriptosaurus: Ghost Stories
Author:   Alison Wilcox (School writer and researcher, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9781138858725


Pages:   294
Publication Date:   24 August 2015
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Descriptosaurus: Ghost Stories


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Author:   Alison Wilcox (School writer and researcher, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.700kg
ISBN:  

9781138858725


ISBN 10:   1138858722
Pages:   294
Publication Date:   24 August 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Chapter 1: How to write a ghost story Key elements The Ghost The Setting Atmosphere Character interaction (movement) Character reaction Suspense Chapter 2: Structure of a ghost story Beginning of the mystery Hero has a ghostly encounter A scary experience Another ghostly encounter Key point in the story – a revelation Hero is in danger Ending Chapter 3: Ghostly Vocabulary Chapter 4: SIR extracts (Setting, Interaction, Reaction) Chapter 5: Connectives Chapter 6: Adverbs Chapter 7: Reading list

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Both the books are exceptionally easy to use; it's easy to find what you need - and if you are just looking for inspiration but don't quite know where to start, just dip in, you will be amazed. Teachers looking for ideas for displays to encourage writing and to extend vocabulary will find the book brimful of ideas. [...] Creative writing can be a challenge for some children, but with these books to hand, teachers can really enthuse their children and get some great results. - Parents in Touch


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Alison Wilcox has extensive teaching experience in schools in England and Scotland. Colleagues describe her methods as ‘innovative and inspirational to even the most reluctant of writers'.

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