Because Writing Matters: Improving Student Writing in Our Schools, Revised Edition Paperback - 2006
by National Writing Project; Carl Nagin
From the rear cover
A good writer can effectively present an idea, argue a point, analyze an issue, clarify the confusing, and evoke the intangible. The writing ability children develop in their school and college years is a valuable skill that will last them a lifetime.
"Because Writing Matters" examines the myths and realities surrounding the teaching of writing in schools. This important book reveals how kids learn to write, what schools need to do to teach writing effectively, and shows that effective writing teachers address more than content and skills. Sponsored by the National Writing Project, a nationally recognized organization for teachers, "Because Writing Matters" offers step-by-step recommendations for developing effective writing programs in all grades. Each of the book's action steps is prioritized from the easily achieved to the larger and longer term. Teaching writing well involves multiple teaching strategies that deal with both process and product, both form and content. This book offers many examples of these effective strategies and classroom practices. In addition, "Because Writing Matters" includes a guide to help educators and administrators analyze and improve writing instruction in their classrooms.
From curriculum and assessment to professional development, this book will provide teachers, parents, administrators, and policy makers with a blueprint for improving writing in their schools.
From the jacket flap
A good writer can effectively present an idea, argue a point, analyze an issue, clarify the confusing, and evoke the intangible. The writing ability children develop in their school and college years is a valuable skill that will last them a lifetime.
"Because Writing Matters" examines the myths and realities surrounding the teaching of writing in schools. This important book reveals how kids learn to write, what schools need to do to teach writing effectively, and shows that effective writing teachers address more than content and skills. Sponsored by the National Writing Project, a nationally recognized organization for teachers, "Because Writing Matters" offers step-by-step recommendations for developing effective writing programs in all grades. Each of the book's action steps is prioritized from the easily achieved to the larger and longer term. Teaching writing well involves multiple teaching strategies that deal with both process and product, both form and content. This book offers many examples of these effective strategies and classroom practices. In addition, "Because Writing Matters" includes a guide to help educators and administrators analyze and improve writing instruction in their classrooms.
From curriculum and assessment to professional development, this book will provide teachers, parents, administrators, and policy makers with a blueprint for improving writing in their schools.
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- Title Because Writing Matters: Improving Student Writing in Our Schools, Revised Edition
- Author National Writing Project; Carl Nagin
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Revised Edition
- Pages 144
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA
- Date 2006-02-01
- ISBN 9780787980672 / 0787980676
- Weight 0.55 lbs (0.25 kg)
- Dimensions 9.2 x 6.9 x 0.5 in (23.37 x 17.53 x 1.27 cm)
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Themes
- Theometrics: Secular
- Library of Congress subjects English language - Composition and exercises
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2005032612
- Dewey Decimal Code 372
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Citations
- Reference and Research Bk News, 11/01/2006, Page 276
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