Really Writing!: Ready-to-Use Writing Process Activities for the Elementary Grades

Sunflower, Cherlyn

ISBN 10: 0876281137 / ISBN 13: 9780876281130

Published by Jossey-Bass, 1994

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Really Writing!: Ready-to-Use Writing Process Activities for the Elementary Grades
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0876281137
• ISBN 13: 9780876281130
• Binding: spiral_bound
• Condition: New
• Weight: 39 ounces

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Synopsis

Here are 45 complete model lessons for introducing the writing process to beginning writers in grades 2-6. Each lesson gives step-by-step instructions including examples of what to write on the chalkboard and how to respond to student writing in a way that will motivate and encourage them. Modifications for students with special needs are supplied at the end of each lesson for those who need extra encouragement as well as those who need more challenge. Reproducible pages throughout provide patterns for projects or supply writing formats and checklists to help students assess their writing. Each lesson also shares tips and techniques that will help introduce young writers to a process that will serve them throughout their lives.

About the Author

Cherlyn Sunflower, B.A., M.Ed., PH.D. is Associate Professor of Education at Moorhead State University in Minnesota where she teaches elementary language arts methods courses. She also taught grades K-6 and resource room in the Austin, Texas, schools. Dr. Sunflower is the author of 75 Creative Ways to Publish Students' Writings, URICA - Using Reading in Creative Activities, and LATTS - Learning Aids and Teaching Tools as well as many journal articles. She resides in Moorhead, MN.