Best Practices in Writing InstructionSteve Graham, Charles A. MacArthur, Jill Fitzgerald Highly practical and accessible, this indispensable book provides clear-cut strategies for improving K-12 writing instruction. The contributors are leading authorities who demonstrate proven ways to teach different aspects of writing, with chapters on planning, revision, sentence construction, handwriting, spelling, and motivation. The use of the Internet in instruction is addressed, and exemplary approaches to teaching English-language learners and students with special needs are discussed. The book also offers best-practice guidelines for designing an effective writing program. Focusing on everyday applications of current scientific research, the book features many illustrative case examples and vignettes. |
Contents
Best Practices in Writing Instruction | 1 |
Writing Instruction in Engaging and Effective | 13 |
Best Practices in Implementing a Process Approach | 28 |
Best Narrative Writing Practices When Teaching | 50 |
Best Practices in Developing a Writing | 74 |
Best Practices in Teaching Planning | 119 |
Best Practices in Teaching Evaluation and Revision | 141 |
Improving Sentence Construction Skills | 163 |
Best Practices in Promoting Motivation for Writing | 202 |
Best Practices in Using the Internet to Support Writing | 222 |
Best Practices in Teaching Writing to Adolescents | 242 |
Best Practices in Writing Assessment | 265 |
What Is Sound Writing Instruction | 289 |
Best Practices in Teaching Writing to Students | 308 |
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Best Practices in Spelling and Handwriting | 179 |
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Best Practices in Writing Instruction Steve Graham,Charles A. MacArthur,Jill Fitzgerald Limited preview - 2013 |
Best Practices in Writing Instruction Steve Graham,Charles A. MacArthur,Jill Fitzgerald Snippet view - 2007 |
Best Practices in Writing Instruction Steve Graham,Charles A. MacArthur,Jill Fitzgerald Snippet view - 2007 |
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