Full Description
This book is designed to be a valuable resource for all educators who seek to gain a better understanding of writing development, effective writing teaching practices, and meeting the instructional needs of struggling writers. Educators of all levels and career stages will then benefit from the extensive research provided in the book; and through its pages they will gain a thorough understanding of how to go about the process of developing proficient writers in their classrooms.
Contents
Forward
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapters
1.What are Evidenced-Based Practices and How Do They Apply to Educational Interventions for Struggling Students?
2.Effective Evidence-Based Writing Strategies that Work for Struggling Students and Those with Learning Disabilities
3.Professional Development as the Cornerstone for Fostering Teacher Writing Knowledge
4.Starting with a Firm Foundation: The Writing Pyramid
5.Self-Regulation: Skills and Knowledge that Are Essential for Student Success
6.Pre-Writing Activities: Why They Matter and Applied Suggestions to Guide Their Use
7.Underscoring the Importance of Writing Structure
8.Editing as a Necessary Step for Successful Writing
9.The Promise of Writer's Workshop
10.Technology as a Catalyst for Improving Writing Instruction About the Authors
