How do I get them to write? : explore the reading-writing connection using freewriting and mentor texts to motivate and empower students / Karen Filewych.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Filewych, Karen, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Writing--Study and teaching (Elementary).

English language.

Language arts (Elementary).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (162 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Markham, Ontario : Pembroke Publishers, 2017.

Summary:

"This remarkable book shows teachers how to inspire students to learn to write and write to learn. Committed to the premise that all students can learn to write with appropriate teaching, modelling, and practice, it argues that reading and writing go hand in hand. Through reading, writing, and the inevitable discussions that follow, students learn from the experiences of others, open their minds to many possibilities, gain a glimpse into worlds unknown to them, make connections to their own lives, and reflect on their own choices and learning. This practical book shows you how to use freewriting and powerful mentor texts to create classrooms where students enjoy putting pencil to paper and taking the necessary risks to grow and flourish as writers. An ideal resource for teachers who love writing as well as those who find it challenging."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction: to write and to teach

Developing a community of learners

Setting up the year: planning and preparation

Creating a healthy attitude towards assessment

Free writing

Journal writing

Narrative writing

Transactional writing

The playfulness of poetry

Reader response and author studies

Teaching skills

Emergent writers: kindergarten, grade 1, and beyond

Reaching our English language learners and reluctant writers

Daring to begin.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781551389233

1551389231