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Combs, Warren E. – Eye on Education, 2009
In this book, the author provides teachers with detailed strategies and lesson plans, along with real student writing samples. He describes effective routines of formative self-assessment, and shows teachers how to form a professional learning team with their colleagues using the 6-session professional learning guide. Contents include: (1)…
Descriptors: Middle School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Writing Instruction, Educational Strategies
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)
Rawlins, Jack – 1987
Intended for college students and other writers, this book contains a detailed, step-by-step description of the writing process, from prewriting and brainstorming to polishing the mechanics of a final draft. The book is divided into five major sections. Part 1 is a broad introduction to the natural language attitude toward learning to write. Part…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Whole Language Approach, Word Processing, Writing Ability
Richards, Janet C.; Miller, Sharon K. – Lawrence Erlbaum Associates (Bks), 2005
This clear, reader-friendly book is carefully designed to help readers gain confidence and acquire competence in their academic writing abilities. It focuses on real people as they write and actively involves readers in the writing process. The authors' innovative approach encourages reflection on how professional writing initiatives connect to…
Descriptors: Writing Attitudes, Personal Narratives, Editing, Writing Ability
Sunflower, Cherlyn – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2005
The second edition of "Really Writing!" provides 40 real-life writing activities designed to capture the attention of young authors (grades 2 through 6) who are just learning the composing process. This book is also a resource for teaching advanced writers who are ready to experiment with a variety of writing and speaking genres. Each of the…
Descriptors: Writing Ability, Writing Processes, National Standards, Brainstorming