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Do you know a student who: Refuses to write? Just can't start? Can't think of what else to write? Improv 'n Ink presents a structured, evidence-based approach using improv to help the reluctant writer develop writing fluency. In as few as five lessons, this sequence of improv games and improv writing activities helps students to address social-emotional and literacy deficits that may be impeding their ability to put their thought on paper. With students increasing the length of their writing with coherence and flow, teachers can proceed to teach the writing process or assess content knowledge.With its 3 to 5-minute game structures and inherent ability to reach and engage students of diverse educational needs, learning modalities, generations and backgrounds, improv is a valuable instructional intervention fitting easily into the already content packed classroom.All games and writing activities can be done with as few as three students. --Grounded in research, Part 1 helps teachers understand improv's impact on writing fluency and learning. With this understanding they are better prepared to successfully facilitate the games and articulate to others how and why the Improv 'n Ink sequence works. --Detailed instructions for each game and activity are given in Part 2, so that individuals with no experience facilitating or participating in improv can feel confident and comfortable. Each game includes, overview, example, new terms, directions, coaching and notes, rubrics, and how to integrate with classroom practices and content. Recommended for: Teachers of: Language arts * special needs * gifted and talented * home schools * academic and vocational courses where students are required to write * after school/summer programs Students: Ages 9 - adult and fluent in English Bonus *Use as an inclusive and dynamic way to teach narrative writing.*Other skills simultaneously developed: --Literacy: Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing... --Social-Emotional: Collaborative, Self-esteem, Confidence, Trust... --And More: Creativity, Adaptability, Spontaneity, Innovation, Self-regulation.

One Rule Improv presents a fast and easy approach to understanding improv so anyone who wants to learn, teach or apply improv to their lives or in the workplace can do so with confidence. This approach works for both the performer and the non-performer, the extrovert and introvert, for the enthusiastic participant and for the person uninterested or apprehensive about improv. One Rule Improv will help you: -Explain what improv is and how and why it works -Teach, facilitate and play the games, so the many benefits are achieved -Apply improv skills and concepts so the benefits of improv are sustainedThis book is great resource for: -A trainer or coach who wants to bring improv to their organization and get it to stick.-A drama instructor who would like to easily introduce improv to help their students quickly become a supportive ensemble and gain valuable improvisational skills.-The improviser who would like to promote and teach improv to others through classes or workshops.-The experienced improv director/teacher who needs to prepare students or group members to effectively teach at workshops and events.-The students/clients of trainers, coaches or improv teachers, so they may sustain their interest and understanding of improv; and continue to correctly practice it between workshops and sessions.