Full Description
This best selling text by Gail Tompkins thoroughly examines genres and instructional procedures with a strong new focus on differentiating instruction to ensure success for all writing students. New chapters on the writer's craft and on writing across the curriculum offer detailed information on the six traits of good writing as well as writing in content areas, and new features provide insight into teaching English learners and using technology meaningfully in the writing classroom.
Contents
Part 1 The Process1. The Writing Process 2. Developing Strategic Writers3. The Writer's Craft 4. Assessing WritingPart 2 The Product 5. Personal Writing6. Descriptive Writing7. Poetry Writing8. Narrative Writing9. Expository Writing10. Biographical Writing11. Persuasive Writing12. Writing Across the Curriculum