Writing Better Lyrics has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades. Now this revised and updated 2nd Edition provides effective tools for everything from generating ideas, to understanding the form and function of a song, to fine-tuning lyrics.
Perfect for new and experienced songwriters alike, this time-tested classic covers the basics in addition to more advanced techniques.
Songwriters will discover:
How to use sense-bound imagery to enhance a song's emotional impact on listeners
Techniques for avoiding cliches and creating imaginative metaphors and similes
Ways to use repetition as an asset
How to successfully manipulate meter
Instruction for matching lyrics with music
Ways to build on ideas and generate effective titles
Advice for working with a co-writer
And much more
Featuring updated and expanded chapters, 50 fun songwriting exercises, and examples from more than 20 chart-toppings songs, Writing Better Lyrics gives you all of the professional and creative insight you need to write powerful lyrics and put your songs in the spotlight where they belong.
Описание: Infuse your lyrics with sensory detail Writing great song lyrics requires practice and discipline. Songwriting Without Boundaries will help you commit to routine practice through fun writing exercises. This unique collection of more than150 sense-bound prompts helps you develop the skills you need to: - tap into your senses and inject your writing with vivid details - effectively use metaphor and comparative language - add rhythm to your writing and manage phrasing Songwriters, as well as writers of other genres, will benefit from this collection of sensory writing challenges. Divided into four sections, Songwriting Without Boundaries features four different fourteen-day challenges with timed writing exercises, along with examples from other songwriters, poets, and prose writers.
Автор: Pattison Darcy Название: My Crazy Dog: My Narrative Essay ISBN: 1629440523 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781629440521 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3585.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
A hectic chase inspires Dennis's amazing narrative essay.
A romp with his best friend, a Bernese Mountain Dog named Clark Kent, inspires Dennis to write a narrative essay. Recently, Mom asked Dennis to put a leash on Clark Kent so they could take the dog to the veterinarian for shots. Clark gave them all a merry chase There's lots of action to love here.
In this third installment of the The Read and Write Series, children's book author and writing teacher, Darcy Pattison, entertains kids while also teaching them how-to-write. This book packages a complete narrative essay lesson plan into an engaging story about a boy and his dog. Adding sensory details is demonstrated on each page and on the mentor text essay. Students are reminded to add transition words and use great verbs. Who would know that writing essays could be so simple and fun?
This story has multiple levels. Young kids will revel in the exciting story of chasing a dog around the house. Elementary students will rejoice that learning essay writing is so much fun. And teachers will find this the easiest writing lesson they've ever done--and the most effective. Buy this amazing story to fascinate a kid (and teach them something in the process).
THE READ AND WRITE SERIES
I Want a Dog: My Opinion Essay, Book 1
I Want a Cat: My Opinion Essay, Book 2
My Crazy Dog: My Narrative Essay, Book 3
My Dirty Dog: My Informative Essay, Book 4 (forthcoming)
Автор: Pattison Darcy Название: Burn: Michael Faraday`s Candle ISBN: 1629440442 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781629440446 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3585.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: , Pattison Darcy Название: I Want a Dog: My Opinion Essay ISBN: 1629440124 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781629440125 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3585.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
The Dog of His Dreams
When cousins Dennis and Mellie decide to get a dog, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Dennis wants a big dog, but Mellie wants tiny. He has no other pets, but she has other pets that a dog must get along with. They consider different dog personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Dennis writes an opinion essay for his teacher, Mrs. Shirky. But will his essay convince his parents to get the dog of his dreams?
This story takes a popular subject--kids getting a pet--and adds dogs of all sizes and shapes: all writing lessons should be this much fun. In the end, it's cousins and the dogs that keep a reader turning the page. What kind of dog will Dennis choose? Will Mellie want the same kind of dog?
This story hits many notes:
A family story about cousins, Dennis and Mellie
Information on dog breeds
Responsible dog ownership
Mentor-text for teaching writing
Model opinion essay for elementary students
Models the writing process, especially the importance of pre-writing or planning before you write
Completes the writing process by showing the results of Dennis's essay
I WANT A DOG almost makes opinion essays look too easy. But it works on many other levels, as well. Younger kids will be excited to learn the differences between dogs and will laugh at the antics of the dogs. Elementary kids will rejoice in a story of cousins (and will write the best essays ever ). A universal dream - a great pet - becomes an engaging writing lesson.
See other books in THE READ AND WRITE series:
I Want a Cat: My Opinion Essay
My Crazy Dog: My Narrative Essay
My Dirty Dog: My Informative Essay (forthcoming)
WATCH DARCY PATTISON EXPLAIN HOW TO WRITE OPINION ESSAYS
This 20-minute video explains how to teach opinion essay writing using this book: mimshouse.com/writing-opinion-essays/
Автор: Pattison, Lizzy Название: Life beneath the northern lights ISBN: 0956528392 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780956528391 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1582.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: For thousands of years people havegazed in wonder at the natural displayswhich light up the night sky, the auroraborealis. For many, it is a lifetimeambition to catch a glimpse of them. This is the only book on the marketfor this age group about this popularsubject.
Containing full colourphotographs, short stories based on theSami people's myths about the auroraand scientific facts, this book givesa complete overview of the northernlights.
Автор: Pattison Darcy Название: Kell and the Detectives ISBN: 1629440280 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781629440286 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3171.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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A HIGH STAKES HIDE AND SEEK FOR ALIENS Chapter Book Series for Boys and Girls: Book 4 Fun and Humor: Detectives are at Work
Kell makes a startling discovery: he has zigzag fingerprints. Worse, Mrs. Lynx and the Society of Alien Chasers know about the fingerprints, and they are on the hunt. Everyone turns detective in this continuing adventure of an alien family from planet Bix, who struggles to make ends meet by putting on birthday parties for kids. But the stakes are higher than ever because Kell's mom has just laid a beautiful green egg. With Mrs. Lynx on the prowl, can Kell and Bree keep the egg safe?
Do Historians Act as Detectives?
For History Day, Kell and friends must figure out which teacher created a special graffiti poster. And graffiti just got a lot more fun when a white concrete fence gets a new coat of paint.
A new spin on books for readers in grades two, three, four, and five
Easy Chapter Book series
Chapter Book Series for boys
Chapter Book Series for Girls
Chapter Book Series for ages 7-10
Humor for Kids - "A Funny Book"
The alien family, the Smiths, understand little of Earth's culture, which results in funny situations. Crazy songs and graffiti make this an exciting read.
Discover what other readers already know"Amusing, accessible, engaging" - Publisher's Weekly review of Aliens, Inc. Chapter Book series, Book 1: Kell the Alien Read more of the ALIENS INC. CHAPTER BOOK SERIES
BOOK 1: Kell, the Alien
BOOK 2: Kell and the Horse Apple Parade
BOOK 3: Kell and the Giants
BOOK 4: Kell and the Detectives
Art Teachers: Every volume stars with a scene in the art classroom, creating something fun. Family story: When the Smith family is shipwrecked on Earth, they must learn to depend on each other.
Автор: Pattison Darcy Название: I Want a Cat: My Opinion Essay ISBN: 1629440329 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781629440323 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3585.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
The Cat of Her Dreams
When cousins Mellie and Dennis decide to get a cat, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Mellie wants a cat that pounces, but Dennis wants a lazy cat, like his lazy dog, Clark Kent. Mellie wants a lap cat, but Dennis just wants a warm body BESIDE him. They consider different cat personalities, family situations, and personal preferences.
Mellie writes an opinion essay for her teacher, Mr. Eagle. But will her essay convince her parents to get the cat of her dreams?
This children's picture book takes a popular subject-kids getting a pet-and adds cats of all sizes and shapes: all writing lessons should be this much fun. In the end, it's the cousins and the cats that keep a reader turning the page. What kind of cat will Mellie choose? Will Dennis want the same kind of cat?
This story hits many notes:
A family story about cousins, Dennis and Mellie
Information on dog breeds
Responsible cat ownership
Mentor-text for teaching writing
Model opinion essay for elementary students
Models the writing process, especially the importance of pre-writing or planning before you write
Completes the writing process by showing the results of Dennis's essay
I WANT A CAT almost makes opinion essays look too easy. But it works on many other levels, as well. Younger kids will be excited to learn the differences between dogs and will laugh at the antics of the dogs. Elementary kids will rejoice in a story of cousins (and will write the best essays ever ). A universal dream - a great pet - becomes an engaging writing lesson.
See other books in THE READ AND WRITE series:
I Want a Cat: My Opinion Essay
My Crazy Dog: My Narrative Essay
My Dirty Dog: My Informative Essay (forthcoming)
WATCH DARCY PATTISON EXPLAIN HOW TO TEACH OPINION ESSAYS
In a short, informative video, Darcy Pattison explains how to teach opinion essays with this book: mimshouse.com/writing-opinion-essays/
Автор: Pattison Darcy Название: Clang!: Ernst Chladni`s Sound Experiments ISBN: 1629440930 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781629440934 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3585.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Pattison, Darcy Название: Burn ISBN: 1629440450 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781629440453 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1654.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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