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Writing Strategies for All Primary Students: Scaffolding Independent Writing with Differentiated Mini-Lessons, Grades K-3
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Richards, Janet C.; Lassonde, Cynthia A. – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2011
The 25 mini-lessons provided in this book are designed to develop students' self-regulated writing behaviors and enhance their self-perceived writing abilities. These foundational writing strategies are applicable and adaptable to all primary students: emergent, advanced, English Language Learners, and struggling writers. Following the SCAMPER…
Descriptors: Writing Assignments, Cues, Writing Strategies, Form Classes (Languages)
More about Writing. Odense Working Papers in Language and Communication.
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Pogner, Karl-Heinz, Ed. – Odense Working Papers in Language and Communication, 1994
This collection of articles deals with research on writing, didactics, mother-tongue writing (sociocognitive perspectives, writing profiles, writing strategies), and foreign language writing (a survey of empirical studies, an outline of different teaching methods, and a consideration of writing as a thinking tool). Following an introduction by the…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Writing (Composition)
Bard South: Teaching Writing at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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Lanoue, David G., Ed.; Wilson, Vivian A., Ed. – 1988
This collection of essays is introduced by Paul Connelly, who focuses on how the essayists encounter problems boldly and recognize opportunity in them--the essays are less local reports of various successful process approaches to teaching writing than a record of the willingness to experiment, to take risks, to learn. The essays and their authors…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Black Students, College English, English Instruction
Practical Ideas for Teaching Writing as a Process at the High School and College Levels. 1997 Revised Edition.
Olson, Carol Booth, Comp. – 2000
The concept of writing as process has revolutionized the way many view composition, and this book is organized by the stages of that process. Each section begins with a well-known author presenting specific techniques, followed by commentaries which include testimonials, applications of writing techniques, and descriptions of strategy…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, High Schools, Higher Education, Process Approach (Writing)
Old Faithful: 18 Writers Present Their Favorite Writing Assignments.
Edgar, Christopher, Ed.; Padgett, Ron, Ed. – 1995
Designed for teachers, this collection of essays describes successful, practical, classroom-tested ideas for use with students of all ages. The collection presents contributions from 18 teaching creative writers who describe their single best writing assignment that never fails to inspire their students to tell stories, write autobiographical…
Descriptors: Assignments, Authors, Classroom Techniques, Creative Writing
Untangling Some Knots in K-8 Writing Instruction.
Peterson, Shelley, Ed. – 2003
This book brings together the perspectives of teachers, administrators, consultants, and researchers on teaching writing to create a bridge between theory and practice. The book's 11 chapters are organized into three sections that tackle some persistent knots of writing instruction and assessment. Under Section I-Students' and Teachers' Learning…
Descriptors: Childrens Writing, Classroom Techniques, Creative Writing, Elementary Education
Writing Apprehension and the Writing Process. Learning Package No. 32.
Collins, Norma, Comp.; Smith, Carl, Ed. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on writing apprehension and the writing process is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Writing Strategies for Gifted Children. Learning Package No. 45.
Hyslop, Nancy; Smith, Carl, Comp. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on writing strategies for gifted children is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Content Area Writing, Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education
The Relationship between Reading and Writing. Learning Package No. 40.
Collins, Norma, Comp.; Smith, Carl, Ed. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on the relationship between reading and writing is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC…
Descriptors: Dialog Journals, Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Writing as Exploration. Learning Package No. 31.
Collins, Norma, Comp.; Smith, Carl, Ed. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on expressive writing is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a lecture giving an…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education