As a middle school teacher, Jeff Anderson discovered that his students were not grasping basic grammar and mechanics, and that it was preventing them from reaching their potential as writers. He began researching and testing the ideas of grammar exp...Lasīt vairāk
In Patterns of Revision, best-selling authors Travis Leech and Jeff Anderson share the research-proven and classroom-tested methods of sentence combining in a meaningful, engaging way that supports authentic writing as well as performance-based or m...Lasīt vairāk
While many educational books focus on creative and critical thinking skills, this ground-breaking work is the first to deal specifically with the ability to understand, question and evaluate information presented, broadly speaking, in story form....Lasīt vairāk
In this helpful resource, writer, teacher, and best-selling author Angela Stockman illustrates the importance of making writing a multimodal endeavor in K-5 workshops by providing peeks into the classrooms she teaches within....Lasīt vairāk
In Patterns of Power, Grades 9-12: Teaching Grammar Through Reading and Writing, they invite you to create an environment in which writers thrive while studying and appreciating the beauty, effects, and meaning of grammar....Lasīt vairāk
Essay Writing for Adolescents with Language and Learning Difficulties is a step-by-step guide for educators teaching secondary students with language difficulties how to write an English essay and, more importantly, how to do this on their own....Lasīt vairāk
Multimodal composition is a meaningful and critical way for students to tell their stories, make good arguments, and share their expertise in todays world. In this helpful resource, writer, teacher, and best-selling author Angela Stockman illustrate...Lasīt vairāk
Ask teachers about their biggest challenges in elementary and middle school, and many will say the teaching of writing. It is often difficult for students find the joy, discovery, and satisfaction writing can yield....Lasīt vairāk
This volume details the development and initial evaluation of a supplemental literacy course intended to support at-risk high school students in the US. Developed using design based research (DBR), the course combines argument writing and knowledge...Lasīt vairāk
In Writing Rhetorically: Fostering Responsive Thinkers and Communicators, author Jennifer Fletcher aims to cultivate independent learners through rhetorical thinking. She provides teachers with strategies and frameworks for writing instruction that...Lasīt vairāk
Focussing on the needs and experiences of underrepresented students in the US, this text explores how pre-college outreach programs can effectively support the development of students writing skills in preparation for the transition from high school...Lasīt vairāk
English language arts teachers often find themselves defending their discipline and the practical values it has. When will I read this again? is an all too common question heard in classrooms....Lasīt vairāk
This book helps educators improve students ability to write clear, coherent essays in response to on-demand writing prompts. While it focuses on students abilities to succeed at on-demand writing, it also promotes the teaching of writing as an expre...Lasīt vairāk
When was the last time you shook up your writing instruction? In Renew!: Become a Better and More Authentic Writing Teacher, author Shawna Coppola builds on the premise that our students are ever-changing, and so is our collective knowledge base....Lasīt vairāk
