Crafting Nonfiction HO

Crafting Nonfiction Writing Publications by Linda Hoyt
•Solutions for Reading Comprehension: Strategic
Interventions for Striving Learners, Hoyt, Davis, Olson,
Boswell, 2012.
•Crafting Nonfiction k-2 and 3-5. Hoyt and Boswell,
Heinemann firsthand, 2012.
•Explorations In Nonfiction Writing k, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Tony
Stead and Linda Hoyt, Heinemann firsthand, 2010.
•Mastering the Mechanics: Ready to Use Lessons for
Modeled, Guided and Independent Editing (k/1; 2/3; 4/5,
6/7.
•Interactive Read Alouds. Heinemann, firsthand. 2006, 2007.
k/2; 2/3; 4/5, 6/7
•Spotlight on Comprehension: Building a Literacy of
Thoughtfulness, Heinemann, 2005
•Exploring Informational Texts: From Theory to Practice,
Hoyt, Mooney, Parkes, Heinemann, 2003
•Make It Real: Strategies For Success With Informational
Texts, Heinemann, 2002
•Snapshots: Literacy Minilessons Up Close, Heinemann,
2001
•Revisit, Reflect, Retell: Strategies for Improving Reading
Comprehension, Heinemann, 1999, 2009
Video Programs
• Nonfiction Writing k-2 and 3-5: Intentional Explicit and
Engaging. Heinemann.
•Navigating Informational Texts: Easy and Explicit
Strategies, Video Series, Hoyt, Heinemann, 2003
•Improving Comprehension Through Guided Reading,
grades 3-6, BER Video Program, 2002
•Snapshots: The Video, Heinemann, 2001
•Comprehension Strategies Video Training Program, BER,
1999
Sentence Structures That Add Craft to Nonfiction Writing -­‐From Crafting Nonfiction Writing, Linda Hoyt and Kelly Boswell, Heinemann. Introductory Element Followed by a Comma Focus on place High in a tree; In the misty shadows; At the edge of the forest; Focus on time As the sun dipped below the horizon; Long ago; On a crisp morning in fall Begin with a preposition With a grin of sheer delight; With ice-­pick talons tucked under his chin, the owl plunged toward its prey. Begin with an adverb Slowly, the little turtle emerged. Rapidly, the snake slithered into the brush. Aggressively, the ambush bug attacks its prey. Analogy, simile, or comparison Fast as lightning, the frog’s tongue snapped toward the fly. About the size of a person’s fist, the human heart… Begin with an /ing/ word Blinking, the frog emerges from his nest of mud and twigs. Stretching and adjusting to the change in temperature, the hungry bear begins his search for food. Twisting, roaring, and sucking in air, the tornado bears down on the farm. Insert an Interrupter (appositive) Rename or expand understanding Add a Closer Add information after a complete Take a basic sentence then insert additional information after the subject of the sentence. sentence. A boy, age 10, perches at the top of the skateboard ramp. The froglet, napping on a leaf, leaps to safety. He bides his time, toes twitching. Gorilla are gentle, unless threatened. Compound Sentence Two complete sentences joined by a The frog is hungry after his long sleep, but he waits patiently. Open with a Question Use a question to open a paragraph Did you know that whales have belly buttons? conjunction for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so and a comma. creating interest and piquing curiosity for a reader. Use the Rule of Three Cluster descriptions of action into groups of three to enhance imaging. © Linda Hoyt, PD Network www.pd-­‐network.com The ravenous bear scavenged under a log, rooted through an abandoned beehive, and gnawed on the tender shoots of an oak. 2