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Product Description
An essential "how-to" primer, this book examines the process of learning to write and shares evidence-based instructional strategies for the primary grades. With an emphasis on explicit instruction and scaffolding students' learning, the authors explain when and how to teach handwriting, spelling, foundational skills such as sentence formation and editing, and composition in specific genres. They present clear-cut techniques for assessment, differentiation, and supporting struggling writers. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Writing are used as a framework for setting instructional goals. Reproducible assessment forms, checklists, and rubrics are provided; purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.
Features
- Comprehensive Guide for Teachers: A thorough resource for preservice, novice, and experienced teachers seeking a deep understanding of teaching writing to young children. The authors present complex topics in an engaging and accessible manner, combining research reviews with practical teaching suggestions
- Practical Handbook for Writing Instruction: This user-friendly book, grounded in research and theory, offers a wealth of resources for instructing and assessing young writers. It includes guiding questions, sample teacher language, reproducible materials, and student work samples
- Essential Resource for Primary-Grade Teachers: This book is a treasure trove for teachers aiming to deliver top-notch writing instruction. It excels in guiding handwriting, spelling, and sentence writing instruction, and also covers CCSS genres and adaptations for at-risk students and those with disabilities
- Standout Resource for Teachers and Educators: The book's practical aspects-teaching examples, concrete descriptions, and real-world writing examples-make it a go-to resource for teachers and teacher educators
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