The Writing Book: A Practical Guide for Teachers ( EXPRESS COURIER WITH DHL OR FEDEX EXPRESS) - Softcover

Sheena Cameron And Louise Dempsey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0473236877 ISBN 13: 9780473236878

Synopsis

The Writing Book is a teacher friendly guide to teaching writing at emergent, early and fluent levels. It includes practical information that will support primary and middle school teachers to plan and deliver an effective writing programme. Chapter 1: Introduction — guiding principles and practices Chapter 1 includes an overview of the writing process, the teaching approaches in a balanced writing programme, and the traits of effective teachers of writing. This chapter also introduces the idea that effective writers draw on two toolkits: a Knowledge Toolkit (what good writers know) and Skills Toolkit (what good writers do). Chapter 2: The writing classroom This chapter offers information on establishing an effective classroom environment for writing. This includes developing a positive learning culture as well as a supportive and purposeful physical environment. The chapter introduces the support material available to both teachers and students, and provides suggestions on a variety of ways to set up students’ writing books. Chapter 3: Planning a writing programme Chapter 3 focuses on planning. This chapter provides guidance on planning a writing programme and includes a step-by-step guide to translating curriculum guidelines into actual writing lessons. A suggested lesson structure is also included. Chapter 4: Teaching the Skills Toolkit Chapter 4 unpacks the skills in the Skills Toolkit. Once you are familiar with the content, use the mini-lessons to explicitly teach students these skills. This is a useful chapter to dip in and out of, depending on your writing focus and the needs of the students. Chapter 5: Teaching writing

Edition details

• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0473236877
• ISBN 13: 9780473236878
• Binding: Paperback