{"product_id":"rain-steam-and-speed-9780787974565","title":"Rain Steam and Speed","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book shows how adolescent students at all skill levels, including English learners, can be engaged in systematic writing practice, enabling them to communicate quickly, confidently, and thoughtfully on a variety of topics. In describing their innovative approach, the authors:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShow how to introduce timed writing exercises to build fluency and thinking skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide 150 powerful writing prompts on provocative topics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffer strategies for enabling students to overcome writing blocks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInclude assessment, grading, and motivational guidance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe approach has been extensively tested by a master teacher, takes about one hour of instructional time per week, and can be used over an entire school year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface.  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eONE:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eMoving Journals Beyond the Banal.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Admission: Early Errors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Changed?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFluency Journals as \u003ci\u003ePractice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspiration for the Name.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTWO:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eFluency: The Missing Ingredient in Writing Instruction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Writing Fluency?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Teach Fluency?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting English Language Learners.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorrectness: Where Does It Fit in a Fluency Program?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Prompts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMusic Promotes Fluency.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJournals and Gender.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRain:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eCreating the Climate For Spontaneous Writing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHREE:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eIntroducing the Program to Students.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nitty-Gritty:Materials You’ll Need.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up for Success: Self-Fulfilling Prophecies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaying the Track: The First Days.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Distributor of Journals: End of Day One.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClarifying the Classroom Protocol (Day Two).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Privacy and Child Abuse Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplaining the Grading Criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Music Component.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the Protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting the First Prompt.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOUR:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Essential Role of Music.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNecessary Equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelection and Progression of Music.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting Students Know What’s Playing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSteam:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ePrompts for Inspiration.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIVE:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eFocusing on Topics That Matter.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFluency Journals as “Safe Havens”.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Prompt.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrafting Prompts of Your Own.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSIX:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eWorking with the Prompts in the Classroom.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReinforcing the Prompts Before the Writing Begins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Student Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudents’Own Prompts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Skilled Prompt Readers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART THREE:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Writing Practice.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEVEN:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eMotivation and Feedback.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncouragement During Early Sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Teacher’s Role During Journal Time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReinforcing the Energy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmediate Feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Volunteer Readers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Listen and What to Say.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEIGHT:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eAddressing Problems During Journal Time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisturbances.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrozen Writers Counseling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNINE:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eAssessment, Response, and Grading.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Read the Journals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommenting on the Written Entries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Inside Front Cover: The Grade and the \u003ci\u003eTeacher’s\u003c\/i\u003e Writing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore on the Carrot and Stick.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Summative Comments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubsequent Grading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrading for Special Situations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlternative Evaluation Practices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTEN:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eExtending the Work.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays to Share Journals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Other Content Areas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePossible Modifications to the Program.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEPILOGUE:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eAu Revoir, Journals!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FOUR:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Prompts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrompt Topics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst Day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelationships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSorting Out the World.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoofy and Imaginative.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Natural World.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Risks; Aspirations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInventions, Innovations, and Pastimes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Habits and Self-Identification.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDreams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeep Life Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLast Day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDIXES.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA. Selected and Annotated Discography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB. Fifty Tips for Success from Students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC. Taxonomy of Teacher Comments on Individual Entries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD. Student Examples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Pamela’s End-of-Year Entry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Ya Ni’s End-of-Year Entry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Tim’s Advice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Angela’s Journal Strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Jerry Xie’s Pre and Post Entries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE. Bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405049241943,"sku":"9780787974565","price":19.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780787974565.jpg?v=1730488500","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/rain-steam-and-speed-9780787974565","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}