Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Introduction Pretest Pretest Rubric Lesson 1 Transformations in Our World Lesson 2 Transforming Writing Through Character Development Lesson 3 Developing and Transforming Characters and the Problems They Face Lesson 4 Transformations in Point of View and Perspective Lesson 5 Transformations in Structure and Organization Lesson 6 Transformations Using Word Choice and Imagery Lesson 7 Revealing Messages and Theme Through Transformations Lesson 8 Transformations in Narrative Writing Lesson 9 Transformations, Emotions, and Data Lesson 10 Transformations in Scientific Arguments Lesson 11 Transformations in Mathematics Lesson 12 Transformations of Space Lesson 13 Transforming My World Lesson 14 Culminating Project Posttest Posttest Rubric References Appendix A: Instructions for Using the Models Appendix B: Blank Models and Guides Appendix C: Rubrics About the Authors Common Core State Standards Alignment

About the Author

Eric Fecht, Ed.D., is an educational consultant for Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth. He supports a number of programs and special projects, including the Reading Academy at Vanderbilt.

Kevin Finn is a middle grade gifted education specialist for Rutherford County Schools in Murfreesboro, TN.