Because writing matters : improving student writing in our schools / National Writing Project and Carl Nagin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Writing Project (U.S.)

Contributor:

Nagin, Carl, 1946-

Series:

Jossey-Bass education series

The Jossey-Bass education series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Composition and exercises--Study and teaching--United States.

English language.

English language--Composition and exercises--Study and teaching.

United States.

Physical Description:

xii, 138 pages ; 25 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, [2003]

Summary:

"Because Writing Matters" examines the myths and realities surrounding the teaching of writing in schools. This important book reveals how kids learn to write, what schools need to do to teach writing effectively, and shows that effective writing teachers address more than content and skills. Sponsored by the National Writing Project, a nationally recognized organization for teachers, "Because Writing Matters "offers step-by-step recommendations for developing effective writing programs in all grades. Each of the book's action steps is prioritized from the easily achieved to the larger and longer term.

Contents:

Why writing matters

Improving student writing: challenges and expectations

Learning to write

Writing to learn

Professional development

Standards and assessments for writing

What administrators can do to create effective writing programs.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-124) and index.

ISBN:

0787965626

OCLC:

51943051