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Randy Larson (Author)
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January 1, 1997
DownWRITE Funny teaches all kinds of good "stuff" about writing but in an unusual way—by appealing to young people's love of the ridiculous. Using an unusual blend of zany illustrations and "out there" writing assignments, the author leads students through a wide range of lessons and activities that will help them become better writers.

Subjects range from the basic (like avoiding sentence fragments and run-ons) to the practical (like using transitions) to the more advanced (like writing in active voice). All activities include wonderfully challenging and funny writing assignments that will stretch students' minds and help them learn important lessons about writing.

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"DownWRITE Funny strongly correlates with TAAS 'Texas Assessment of Academic Skills' writing objectives tested in eighth grade. Eighth graders really enjoy the humor used in the lessons." --B.M., Wimberly, Texas

About the Author

Randy Larson teaches English, grades 7–12, in Wyoming. DownWRITE Funny is his eighth published book. Other Cottonwood Press books by Randy include Hot Fudge Monday, Short and Sweet and Dismissed!

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Prufrock Press Inc. (January 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1877673315
  • ISBN-13: 978-1877673313
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #471,991 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Only for younger students, June 14, 2006
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Pay attention to the grade ranges on this teaching resource because it is definitely aimed for younger middle school and elementary students. Its format, illustrations, and humor play well with younger kids but fall flat with high school students who find it demeaning. Unfortunately, our department ordered it from an English resource catalog that advertised it as being for middle and high school students. Uh-uh.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent resource, August 4, 2009
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This book is a sure fire way to spice up the classroom with some excitement. I have used this book in the 7th, 8th, and 9th grade classrooms. In all my classes, this book has been a success. Down Write Funny teaches important elements of writing. From similes, to run-on sentences, this fun resource always gets my students engaged in the writing process. I highly recommend this book.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs up for Downwrite Funny, September 10, 2005
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Great ideas! The format on each page is uncluttered and interesting for students to read.
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