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Book Synopsis
This updated edition of the best-selling book Because Writing Matters reflects the most recent research and reports on the need for teaching writing, and it includes new sections on writing and English language learners, technology, and the writing process.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

The Authors xi

INTRODUCTION Why Writing Matters 1

ONE Improving Student Writing: Challenges and Expectations 9

TWO Learning to Write 19

THREE Writing to Learn 43

FOUR Professional Development 57

FIVE Standards and Assessments for Writing 71

SIX What Administrators Can Do to Create

Effective Writing Programs 87

Notes 105

Bibliography 115

Index 123

Because Writing Matters

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 17/02/2006
      ISBN13: 9780787980672, 978-0787980672
      ISBN10: 0787980676
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      Language learning: writing skills

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This updated edition of the best-selling book Because Writing Matters reflects the most recent research and reports on the need for teaching writing, and it includes new sections on writing and English language learners, technology, and the writing process.

      Table of Contents

      Preface ix

      The Authors xi

      INTRODUCTION Why Writing Matters 1

      ONE Improving Student Writing: Challenges and Expectations 9

      TWO Learning to Write 19

      THREE Writing to Learn 43

      FOUR Professional Development 57

      FIVE Standards and Assessments for Writing 71

      SIX What Administrators Can Do to Create

      Effective Writing Programs 87

      Notes 105

      Bibliography 115

      Index 123

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