Teaching children to write : constructing meaning and mastering mechanics / Daniel R. Meier.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meier, Daniel R.

Contributor:

James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children--Writing.

Children.

Language arts (Elementary).

Physical Description:

x, 157 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Teachers College Press ; Berkeley, CA : National Writing Project, [2011]

Summary:

In his latest book, Daniel Meier highlights the critical importance of integrating content and mechanics for successful and engaged writing at the K-4 level. Featuring the teaching philosophies and strategies of seven exemplary teachers, and a discussion of relevant research and theory, Meier provides a fresh, practical, and much-needed perspective on making writing meaningful and effective in the current standards-based era. Written by an experienced teacher and researcher, Teaching Children to Write will be of interest to both new and veteran teachers, as well as curriculum coordinators, literacy coaches, and researchers on children's writing.

Book Features:

Explanations of key theories on early literacy research, integration of content and mechanics, and effective teaching strategies.

Step-by-step guidance for using children's literature for writing, generating ideas and content, composing, writing, and revising.

Models for supporting student writing with native and nonnative English-language speakers.

Guidance for using developmental^ appropriate techniques and strategies to encourage young writers.

A user-friendly format that includes samples of children's artwork and writing, questions for reflection, issues to consider, research summaries, and suggestions for teaching. Book jacket.

Contents:

Integrating Meaning and Written Language Conventions 2

Toward a Writing Mind 8

Overview of the Book 9

1 Children's Early Writing Development 13

Thought and Language 14

Language and Writing Development 16

Writing Before Reading 18

Attention to Development 21

Writing as a Process 24

Sociocultural Perspectives 26

Literacy and New Language Learners 28

2 Content and Mechanics 32

What's Basic About Writing Well? 33

Constructing Knowledge 36

3 Planning 52

Theoretical Reminders 53

Potential Stumbling Blocks 54

Planning as Writing 57

Reading and Writing: Key Connections for Planning 73

Planning for Writing: It Can Start as a Speck 77'

4 The Art of Composing 78

Composing and Authorship 79

Ideas and Strategies for Composing Well 81

Bringing Awareness to the Composing Process 85

Integrating Genres Across the Composing Curriculum 92

5 Editing and Revising 100

Challenges 100

Theoretical Foundations 102

Strategies for Editing and Revision 106

6 A Writing Mind 134

An Inventiveness With Mechanics 134

Originality and Creativity 136

The Evolving Teaching Mind 138.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

ISBN:

080775238X

9780807752388

9780807752395

0807752398

OCLC:

707964252

Publisher Number:

99944283768