Teaching Writing Grades 7-12 in an Era of Assessment

Teaching Writing Grades 7-12 in an Era of Assessment

Author: Mary L. Warner

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780133136357

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A practical guide written by teachers, for teachers, this book provides authentic, proven practices in the teaching of writing, along with samples of student writing, grades 7--12, and integrating Common Core State Standards within a comprehensive English Language Arts curriculum. Teaching Writing Grades 7--12 in an Era of Assessment is an ideal guide for those who have not had access to professional development in teaching writing. In it, readers get the benefit of hearing first hand from real teachers teaching real students. In addition to presenting detailed, specific pedagogy appropriate for seventh grade, eighth grade, and high school students, the book also addresses a wide range of students, including English Language Learners and reluctant writers and readers.


Every Child Can Write, Grades 2-5

Every Child Can Write, Grades 2-5

Author: Melanie Meehan

Publisher: Corwin

Published: 2019-09-20

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1544384076

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Empowering striving writers to thrive as writers! Somehow, in every classroom during every year, there are students who keep us up at night because of the instructional challenges they face as writers. These students—our striving writers—may find success exploring different entry points and pathways than those their classmates travel. Every Child Can Write will help you lead striving writers along their journey toward growth, confidence, and success. Filled with practical strategies, classroom-management ideas,and reproducible tools, this book also offers low- and high-tech solutions for increasing writing volume and boosting self-esteem. Plus, with suggestions for differentiating instruction based on standards and student needs, it will help you: Implement principles of UDL to optimize your classroom environment and student learning; Identify and honor students’ strengths throughout your writing instruction; Maximize the power of formative assessment to set goals with students; and Integrate the most appropriate technology that empowers students and leads them to independence. As essential as writing is in elementary school, it will be even more important when your students reach middle school. Now is the time to give them the skills, practice, and confidence they need to succeed. As we know, in distance learning caregivers and teachers partner more than ever to help students with writing. The Distance Learning companion to Every Child Can Write is for teachers to share with caregivers to help children develop their writing lives—even while learning at home. Each of the eight modules contains video clips that talk caregivers through tools for supporting their student writers, along with downloadable tools that can be used by teachers or caregivers.


Literacy Tools in the Classroom

Literacy Tools in the Classroom

Author: Richard Beach

Publisher: Teachers College Press

Published: 2015-04-17

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 0807770647

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This innovative resource describes how teachers can help students employ "literacy tools" across the curriculum to foster learning. The authors demonstrate how literacy tools such as narratives, question-asking, spoken-word poetry, drama, writing, digital communication, images, and video encourage critical inquiry in the 5-12 classroom. The book provides many examples and adaptable lessons from diverse classrooms and connects to an active Website where readers can join a growing professional community, share ideas, and get frequent updates: http://literacytooluses.pbworks.com


Writing, Grades 5 - 12

Writing, Grades 5 - 12

Author: Cindy Barden

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2010-02-19

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1580375561

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Write on! Write with students in grades 5 and up using Writing: Fundamentals for the Middle-School Classroom. This 128-page book helps students learn how to express themselves through writing. It provides open-ended lessons of personal writing, descriptive writing, short stories, poetry, and reports. This excellent classroom supplement also includes chapters arranged in order of increasing difficulty and activities that allow students to choose their own writing topics. It supports Common Core State Standards, NCTE and IRA standards.


Write Track

Write Track

Author: Nelson Thomson Learning

Publisher:

Published: 1998-01-01

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 9780176066086

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Teaching Argument Writing, Grades 6-12

Teaching Argument Writing, Grades 6-12

Author: George Hillocks Jr

Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780325013961

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Offers teaching strategies and resources to instruct sixth- through twelfth-graders on how to prepare and write strong arguments and evaluate the arguments of others, providing step-by-step guidance on arguments of fact, judgment, and policy, and including advice to help students understand how judgments get made in the real world, how to develop and support criteria for an argument, and related topics.


Spectrum Writing, Grade 5

Spectrum Writing, Grade 5

Author: Spectrum

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2014-08-15

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1483814890

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Fifth Grade Writing Workbook for kids ages 10-11 Support your child’s educational journey with the Spectrum Grade 5 Writing Workbook that teaches basic handwriting skills to fifth graders. Writing Books for 5th graders are a great way for students to learn basic writing skills such as writing stories, writing about literature, persuasive writing, and more through a variety of creative writing prompts and writing practice that are both fun AND educational! Why You’ll Love This 5th Grade Workbook Engaging and educational writing prompts. “Writing a personal narrative”, “Finding main ideas and details in pictures”, and “writing a persuasive article” are a few of the fun kids writing activities that incorporate writing practice for kids into everyday settings to help inspire learning into your child’s curriculum. Testing progress along the way. Post-tests are included at the end of every chapter to test student knowledge. A writer’s handbook and answer key are included in the back of the 5th grade book to track your child’s progress along the way before moving on to new and exciting activities. Practically sized for every activity The 136-page writing activity book is sized at about 8 1⁄2 inches x 11 inches—giving your child plenty of space to complete each exercise. About Spectrum For more than 20 years, Spectrum has provided solutions for parents who want to help their children get ahead, and for teachers who want their students to meet and exceed set learning goals—providing workbooks that are a great resource for both homeschooling and classroom curriculum. The Kids Writing Book Contains: 4 chapters full of vibrant activities and illustrations End-of-chapter tests, an answer key, and writer’s handbook Perfectly sized at about 8 1⁄2” x 11”


Milliken's Complete Book of Reading and Writing Reproducibles - Grades 5-6

Milliken's Complete Book of Reading and Writing Reproducibles - Grades 5-6

Author:

Publisher: Milliken Publishing Company

Published: 2009-09-01

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1429113553

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This activity book of over 110 ready-to-use, reproducible pencil-to-paper worksheets are ideal for enrichment or for use as reinforcement. Perfect for use at school or as homework, they feature basic written and English skills including comprehension, letter blends, vowels, rhyming words, and creative writing.


Writing, Grades 5 - 6

Writing, Grades 5 - 6

Author: Aten

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2008-08-26

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 1604184221

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Write on! Write with students in grades 5–6 using Skill Builders: Writing. The exercises in this 80-page book ensure that students master skills before progressing. Entertaining and interactive activities with eye-catching graphics make learning and reviewing fun and effective. The book is a great tool for keeping students current during the school year or preparing them during the summer for the grade ahead. The book supports NCTE standards and aligns with national standards.