Experts agree that writing workshop is a powerful way to teach students to write. But managing it and creating mini-lessons that work are a challenge. In this comprehensive resource, two mentor teachers share their classroom-tested procedures and successful mini-lessons on writing craft, genre, and revision. They show you how to encourage meaningful dialogue, meet the needs of diverse learners, and immerse students in authentic writing. Includes rubrics, checklists, and assessment ideas. For use with Grades 1–5.
Based on empirical research and written by an expert, this book provides the information a media specialist needs to teach information literacy skills in a meaningful, useful, and strategic manner.
Speaking of Values provides a lively forum for students to compare their ideas and values with classmates in a comfortable environment that encourages the development of both language and critical thinking skills. Systematically incorporating language-focused exercises, the text helps students develop fluency by focusing on phrases in context, then practicing them in meaningful and enjoyable ways. Topics focus on questions of everyday importance and span such areas as honesty, sports, good neighbors, and borrowing or lending money.
Speaking of Values provides a lively forum for students to compare their ideas and values with classmates in a comfortable environment that encourages the development of both language and critical thinking skills. Systematically incorporating language-focused exercises, the text helps students develop fluency by focusing on phrases in context, then practicing them in meaningful and enjoyable ways. Topics focus on questions of everyday importance and span such areas as honesty, sports, good neighbors, and borrowing or lending money.
You’ll never hear "There’s nothing to write about" again with this BIG collection of imaginative writing prompts correlated with the calendar—from Thanksgiving to Elephant Appreciation Day, Abe Lincoln’s birthday to National Umbrella Week. A great way to provide meaningful writing practice every day of the school year!
