Creative Frameworks: Topics for Thinking, Writing and Problem-solving – Two-Book Set (Book A & Book B) by Ron Shaw
Creative Frameworks is a two book series which focuses on creative thinking, problem solving and creative writing. Both resource books take a range of popular topics and provide photocopiable activities which can be used to augment in-class topic work or provide starting points for independent work in each area
Each topic featured consists of three student activity frameworks:
- Thoughts in Action (designed to get students thinking)
- Creative Thinking (problem solving and alternative approaches to the topic)
- Creative Writing (innovative and different ways of writing about the topic)
Topics are supported by a teacher ideas page which contains ideas for working with the topic, ways to use the activity sheets, discussion suggestions, possible solutions and follow-up work.
Creative Thinking Frameworks Book A features activities on these topics:
- Animals
- Robots
- The Sea
- Dinosaurs
- Space and the Universe
- Ancient Civilisations
- Creepy Crawlies
- Forces of Nature
- Holidays and Travel
- Fashions and Fads
- Sports
Creative Thinking Frameworks Book B features activities on these topics:
- Food
- Relatives
- Favourite Characters
- Music
- Around the House
- At School
- Friends
- Weekends
- Up in the Sky
- Hobbies and Interests
- Pets
- Mysteries
About the Author:
Ron Shaw has spent the majority of his career as a senior classroom teacher and has also acted as school principal. He is currently the director of an educational consultancy company. He is a member of the Australian College of Education and the Australian Teachers’ Council. Ron’s published books are used in many countries throughout the English speaking world.
[Author: Ron Shaw]
[Age Suitability: 10-14]
[Extent: Two x A4 Photocopiable Resource Books – c. 55 pages per book]
[CODE UF-654]
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