Writing essentials : raising expectations and results while simplifying teaching /

Routman, Regie,

Writing essentials : raising expectations and results while simplifying teaching / Regie Routman. - xx, 350, a-56, i-18 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm + 1 videodisc (12 cm)

Accompanied by: 1 videodisc (DVD)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Simplify the teaching of writing -- Start with celebration -- Share your writing life -- Raise your expectations -- Do more shared writing -- Capitalize on the reading-writing connection -- Be efficient and integrate basic skills -- Organize for daily writing -- Conference with students -- Make assessment count -- Build on best practice and research -- Make every minute count -- Conclusion : write your own ending -- Five-day lesson plans -- Teaching points : conference video clips -- Examining beliefs about writing -- Letter to parents about raising expectations (grade 1) -- Suggestions for parents -- Understanding nonfiction -- Writing history -- Poetry writing rubric -- Word work sentence worksheet -- Writing strengths/next steps -- Writing rubric -- Grade 2, editing expectations -- Grade 4, editing expectations -- Genre characteristics -- Favorite poetry books -- Weekly professional conversation guidelines. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. App. A. App. B. App. C. App. D. App. E. App. F. App. G. App. H. App. I. App. J. App. K. App. L. App. M. App. N.

"Writing Essentials specifically and explicitly demonstrates practical, easy-to-do strategies that turn your writing instruction practices into best practices. Follow Routman's path for successfully leading all students - including English language learners, writers who struggle, and students coping with learning disabilities - from first draft to publication. You'll find expert advice and specific demonstrations on a wide variety of techniques."--BOOK JACKET.

0325006016 9780325006017

2004020939


English language--Composition and exercises--Study and teaching

LB1576 / .R7585 2005

372.623

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