Writing Instruction That Works

Proven Methods for Middle and High School Classrooms

Judith A Langer author Marc Nachowitz author Arthur N Applebee author Christine M Dawson author Kristen Campbell Wilcox author Michael P Mastroianni author Donna E Alvermann editor Celia Genishi editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Teachers' College Press

Published:30th Jun '13

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Backed by solid research, Writing Instruction That Works answers the following questions: What is writing instruction today and what can it be tomorrow? This up-to-date, comprehensive book identifies areas of concern for the ways that writing is being taught in today’s secondary schools. The authors offer far-reaching direction for improving writing instruction that assist both student literacy and subject learning. They provide many examples of successful writing practices in each of the four core academic subjects (English, mathematics, science, and social studies/history), along with guidance for meeting the Common Core standards. The text also includes sections on Technology and the Teaching of Writing and English Language Learners.

Book Features:

  • A detailed presentation of successful writing instruction in all four core subject areas.
  • Examples of writing activities that comply with the Common Core Standards.
  • A checklist and discussion questions for the classroom and professional development.
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“Secondary teachers should consider this a ‘must.’”

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ISBN: 9780807754368

Dimensions: 229mm x 156mm x 11mm

Weight: 318g

224 pages