Communicating ideas and information is what makes writing meaningful-yet many upper elementary and middle school students write in a vacuum, without considering the aims of their writing or the needs of their readers. This highly informative, teacher-friendly book presents a fresh perspective on writing instruction along with practical methods for the classroom. Teachers learn ways to promote the skills and strategies needed to write and revise effectively in a range of genres: personal narratives, fiction, and poetry; persuasive, explanatory, and "how-to" writing; and writing for high-stakes tests. Special features include vivid classroom vignettes, examples of student work, evaluation guidelines, and suggested "mentor texts" that model different genres.
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Karen Kuelthau Allan, PhD, is Professor in the Language and Literacy Division of the School of Education at Lesley University, where she teaches graduate courses in writing, reading, and research and also mentors adjunct professors. She has published several articles and books, most recently the second edition of Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas: S
More about Karen Kuelthau AllanKaren Kuelthau Allan, PhD, is Professor in the Language and Literacy Division of the School of Education at Lesley University, where she teaches graduate courses in writing, reading, and research and also mentors adjunct professors. She has published several articles and books, most recently the second edition of Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas: S
More about Mary C. McMackinKaren Kuelthau Allan, PhD, is Professor in the Language and Literacy Division of the School of Education at Lesley University, where she teaches graduate courses in writing, reading, and research and also mentors adjunct professors. She has published several articles and books, most recently the second edition of Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas: S
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