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Grigorenko, Elena L., Ed.; Mambrino, Elisa, Ed.; Preiss, David D., Ed. – Psychology Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2012
This book captures the diversity and richness of writing as it relates to different forms of abilities, skills, competencies, and expertise. Psychologists, educators, researchers, and practitioners in neighboring areas are interested in exploring how writing develops and in what manner this development can be fostered, but they lack a handy,…
Descriptors: Writing (Composition), Written Language, Literacy, Child Development
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Bullion-Mears, Ann; McCauley, Joyce K.; McWhorter, J. YeVette – Science Scope, 2007
Performing text in the form of choral reading, rap, reader's theatre, and/or simulations offers students a powerful vehicle for understanding and recalling key concepts and significant details culled from textual materials. Creating a script, poem, or lyrics to perform requires repeated readings of a text, a practice that increases participants'…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Reading Rate, Theater Arts, Educational Strategies
Freeman, Marcia S.; Mitten, Luana K.; Chappell, Rachel M. – Online Submission, 2007
CraftPlus[R] is an integrated learning package that consists of a K-8 spiraling, core writing curriculum based on explicit Target-Skills instruction; professional books; grade-level Curriculum Guides; sixteen workshop and classroom demonstration DVDs; and a CD with student samples and other classroom support materials. The grade-level Curriculum…
Descriptors: Poetry, Learning Modules, Curriculum Guides, Writing Workshops
Freeman, Marcia S.; Mitten, Launa K.; Chappell, Rachel M. – Online Submission, 2006
CraftPlus[R] is an integrated learning package that consists of a K-8 spiraling, core writing curriculum based on explicit Target Skills instruction; professional books; grade-level Curriculum Guides; sixteen workshop and classroom demonstration DVDs; and a CD with student samples and other classroom support materials. The grade-level Curriculum…
Descriptors: Grade 2, Poetry, Learning Modules, Curriculum Guides
Freeman, Marcia S.; Mitten, Luana K.; Chappell, Rachel M. – Online Submission, 2006
CraftPlus[R] is an integrated learning package that consists of a K-8 spiraling, core writing curriculum based on explicit Target Skills instruction; professional books; grade-level Curriculum Guides; sixteen workshop and classroom demonstration DVDs; and a CD with student samples and other classroom support materials. The grade-level Curriculum…
Descriptors: Grade 4, Poetry, Learning Modules, Curriculum Guides
Freeman, Marcia S. – Online Submission, 2006
CraftPlus is an integrated learning package that consists of a K-8 spiraling, core writing curriculum based on explicit Target Skills instruction; professional books; grade-level Curriculum Guides; sixteen workshop and classroom demonstration DVDs; and a CD with student samples and other classroom support materials. The grade-level Curriculum…
Descriptors: Grade 5, Poetry, Learning Modules, Curriculum Guides
National Council of Teachers of English, 2006
This document is a compilation of the four issues in the 23rd volume of "Classroom Notes Plus." Each issue of "Classroom Notes Plus" contains descriptions of original, unpublished teaching practices, and of adapted ideas. The August 2005 (v23 n1) issue includes: Sharing Responses to Literature via Exit Slips (Barb Wagner); Letting Learners Teach…
Descriptors: English Instruction, Teaching Methods, Student Reaction, Peer Teaching