Writing essentials : raising expectations and results while simplifying teaching / Regie Routman.

Accompanied by: 1 videodisc (DVD)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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

"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.

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