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The Dictionary of Wordplay is the first dictionary of wordplay, ever. The more than 1,234 entries in Morice’s Dictionary range from the acrostic and the “exquisite corpse” to palindromes, spoonerisms, and anagrams. From these the reader moves on to such esoteric and fascinating forms as the timely neologism, the Goldwynism, the backward multiple charade, the Tom Swiftie, and the Seven Seas. An invaluable reference for teachers, writers, librarians, and language lovers everywhere, The Dictionary of Wordplay is also an endlessly enjoyable read.
“Dave [Morice] is a word-wizard who invests the universe of puzzledom with a Newtonian elegance and dazzle.”—Richard Lederer, author of Anguished English

ISBN 0-915-924-97-8

Due to the overwhelming success of The Dictionary of Wordplay, Dave Morice has created a teacher’s guide that offers educators ingenious methods of introducing the spirit of wordplay into the classroom. Included in the guide are 26 poetry and prose activities based on wordplay, such as the charade couplets, rhymatic prose, and the univocalic poem. Each activity is followed by a “tip” on how best to introduce the activity and insights on how to avoid problems inherent in the form. Other features include an unprecedented “List of Incredible Words.”

ISBN 0-915-924-95-1

Illuminations is a dazzling behind-the-scenes look at the art of writing, with 55 thought-provoking passages by great writers from around the world and throughout history, including Dante, Sei Shonagon, Franz Kafka, Edgar Allan Poe, Marina Tsvetaeva, Jorge Luis Borges, Edith Wharton, John Keats, Leo Tolstoy, and Virginia Woolf. Each passage is accompanied by a stunning (and seldom seen) image of the author. Inspired by the popular “Illuminations” series in Teachers & Writers magazine, this is a great book to motivate students with; to give to those who share a passion for writing; or to keep close at hand, just for yourself. Includes a complete list of sources.

ISBN 0-915924-68-4

Richard Murphy’s Imaginary Worlds is the product of his efforts to find themes of sufficient breadth and interest to inspire sustained independent writing by students. In his classroom, the children invented their own Utopias, their own religions, and innovative ways of fighting wars. Their writing is presented in this book, accompanied by Murphy’s insights. A tremendous aid for combining writing and social studies.

ISBN 0-915924-00-5

In this popular book, 18 creative writers describe their single best writing assignment, the one that never fails to inspire their students to tell and dramatize stories; to write autobiographical pieces, fiction, poetry, and plays; or to become interested in wordplay and oral history. The essays fully describe strategies for adaption with students of all ages and abilities. The variety of approaches is unified by the respectful, engaged, and sympathetic attitude of the contributors—and by the enthusiastic response of their students.
“Highly recommended.”—Kliatt

ISBN 0-915924-45-5

The two volumes of Origins present a new way to get students excited about language: introducing them to the fascination of word origins. Origins includes a marvelously concise history of the English language, as well as poetry examples ranging from traditional African to 20th-century American sources. Volume 1 contains linguistic theory, practical advice, and etymological information. Volume 2 contains word families, writing exercises, and word trees.

ISBN 0-915924-90-0

What is the point of having writers teach writing? Do they know something that others don’t? How do writers learn to teach? How does teaching affect their writing? These and other important questions are answered by 25 teaching writers, including Clarence Major, Grace Paley, Jack Collom, and Phillip Lopate.

ISBN 0-915924-33-1

Building on more than 20 years of teaching experience, Anne Martin shows how teachers can gain valuable insights into students by a close reading of their writing. She then demonstrates how this new knowledge contributes to a more creative classroom.

ISBN 0-915924-32-3

Secret Writing is a fascinating study of the nature of codes. Beginning with the word game Hangman, and proceeding to discuss Egyptian hieroglyphs, prehistoric cave paintings, military codes, the surprising sense of nonsense, and difficult literature as a code to crack, Secret Writing brims with excitement. Peter Sears also provides 200 thinking and writing exercises.

ISBN 0-915924-86-2

The Whole Word Catalogue 1, T&W’s original collection of assignments for motivating student writing, features many activities designed to help students discover that putting pen to paper can be fun. The Catalogue has been hailed “the best practical guide for teachers.”

ISBN 0-915924-02-1

In The Writing Workshop, Alan Ziegler offers teachers and aspiring writers strategies for developing constructive workshop environments. Volume 1 discusses the writing process and the teacher’s relationship with student writers.
“No other book on writing combines theory and practice so well. Useful, even indispensable, at every grade level, for teaching writing.”—Herbert Kohl

ISBN 0-915924-11-0

In The Writing Workshop, Alan Ziegler offers teachers and aspiring writers strategies for developing constructive workshop environments. Volume 2 offers a compendium of writing assignments, with advice on presentation and variations.
“No other book on writing combines theory and practice so well. Useful, even indispensable, at every grade level, for teaching writing.”—Herbert Kohl

ISBN 0-915924-07-2