Synopsis
When teachers are asked, "What's the toughest thing about teaching writing?" they usually answer, "Revision." Here, finally, is a book that will change their opinion. Janet Angelillo offers a rigorous, yet accessible guide that treats revision as the rich, satisfying activity that it is meant to be. She provides ideas, inspiration, and classroom illustrations to bring it alive and make it possible for all students. In short, she makes revision matter.
From the Back Cover
What s the toughest thing about teaching writing? Most teachers say revision. Here, finally, is a book that will change their opinion. Janet Angelillo offers a rigorous yet accessible guide that treats revision as the rich, rewarding activity it is meant to be. She provides guidance for using mentor authors, planning units of study, and helping students approach revision as a way of thinking about purpose and audience. She brings those strategies alive using examples drawn from the classrooms she visits daily. In short, with this groundbreaking book, she makes revision matter.
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