Description
Book SynopsisExplains and expands on practical aspects of the Writers Matter approach, emphasizing a focus on free expression and establishing connections between the curriculum and students' personal lives. This book offers proven ways to motivate adolescents to write, work diligently to improve their writing skills, and think critically about the world.
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments PART I 1 Empowering Young Writers through the Writers Matter Approach 2 Posing Intriguing Themes to Stimulate Adolescents’ Writing 3 Inspiring Students to Write about Their Lives With Erin Bloom and Dianna Newton 4 Building Relationships and Community in the Classroom PART II 5 Building Writing Self-Efficacy through Writers’ Workshops 6 Implementing the Writers’ Workshop With Steve Clark 7 Teaching Revision with Honesty With Dianna Newton PART III 8 Using Poetry and Mentor Texts to Stimulate Personal Writing Reflections With Erin Bloom 9 Integrating Literature and Writing With Dianna Newton 10 Making Deeper Connections through Integrated Learning 11 Integrating History, Reading, and Writing With Francesca Cantarini PART IV 12 Making Community and World Connections through Writing APPENDIX A: Students’ Writing Relating to the Five Writers Matter Themes APPENDIX B: Web Resource for Teachers References Index
