Reviews
'Jam-packed with current research and step-by-step classroom activities, this book immerses us in the world of writing and helps us examine our own understandings of what makes an effective writing practice. It is a solid read for teachers across the grade levels and a good choice for a book to be used district-wide.'- Rich Kent, PhD, Maine Writing Project, College of Education and Human Development, University of Maine, USA 'This volume is an amazing synthesis of current theories and practices related to writing research and teaching. Each chapter addresses important topics in writing and provides interesting, thought-provoking suggestions for instruction. I recommend this book highly and enthusiastically. It is an ideal text for master's-level courses.'- Patricia L. Anders, PhD, Department of Language, Reading and Culture, College of Education, University of Arizona, USA 'Best Practices in Writing Instructionis a full compendium of research-based skills and strategies designed with one goal in mind: to promote writing effectiveness in the classroom. Offering detailed depictions of classrooms in action, the book covers social, emotional, and academic concerns, and introduces both overarching concepts and specific, focused activities. Importantly, a consistent theme of writing as a vehicle for thinking and learning is reflected throughout the book.'-Douglas Kaufman, PhD, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut, USA, "This volume is an amazing synthesis of current theories and practices related to writing research and teaching. Each chapter addresses important topics in writing and provides interesting, thought-provoking suggestions for instruction. I recommend this book highly and enthusiastically. It is an ideal text for master's-level courses."--Patricia L. Anders, PhD, Department of Language, Reading and Culture, College of Education, University of Arizona, "This volume is an amazing synthesis of current theories and practices related to writing research and teaching. Each chapter addresses important topics in writing and provides interesting, thought-provoking suggestions for instruction. I recommend this book highly and enthusiastically. It is an ideal text for master's-level courses."--Patricia L. Anders, PhD, Department of Language, Reading and Culture, College of Education, University of Arizona "Jam-packed with current research and step-by-step classroom activities, this book immerses us in the world of writing and helps us examine our own understandings of what makes an effective writing practice. It is a solid read for teachers across the grade levels and a good choice for a book to be used districtwide."--Rich Kent, PhD, Maine Writing Project, College of Education and Human Development, University of Maine " Best Practices in Writing Instruction is a full compendium of research-based skills and strategies designed with one goal in mind: to promote writing effectiveness in the classroom. Offering detailed depictions of classrooms in action, the book covers social, emotional, and academic concerns, and introduces both overarching concepts and specific, focused activities. Importantly, a consistent theme of writing as a vehicle for thinking and learning is reflected throughout the book."--Douglas Kaufman, PhD, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut, "Graham, MacArthur, and Fitzgerald have brought together 15 chapters on subjects as diverse as spelling instruction to methods for teaching students with learning disabilities....This edited volume makes a sound argument, based in empirical research, for adopting process approaches to writing instruction and involving learners in such an approach from early on. Furthermore, the contributing authors provide sound rationales and practical advice for focusing student attention and instruction on global concerns of audience, purpose, and communication."--Reading and Writing, "This volume is an amazing synthesis of current theories and practices related to writing research and teaching. Each chapter addresses important topics in writing and provides interesting, thought-provoking suggestions for instruction. I recommend this book highly and enthusiastically. It is an ideal text for master's-level courses."--Patricia L. Anders, PhD, Department of Language, Reading and Culture, College of Education, University of Arizona "Jam-packed with current research and step-by-step classroom activities, this book immerses us in the world of writing and helps us examine our own understandings of what makes an effective writing practice. It is a solid read for teachers across the grade levels and a good choice for a book to be used districtwide."--Rich Kent, PhD, Maine Writing Project, College of Education and Human Development, University of Maine " Best Practices in Writing Instruction is a full compendium of research-based skills and strategies designed with one goal in mind: to promote writing effectiveness in the classroom. Offering detailed depictions of classrooms in action, the book covers social, emotional, and academic concerns, and introduces both overarching concepts and specific, focused activities. Importantly, a consistent theme of writing as a vehicle for thinking and learning is reflected throughout the book."--Douglas Kaufman, PhD, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut, "This volume is an amazing synthesis of current theories and practices related to writing research and teaching. Each chapter addresses important topics in writing and provides interesting, thought-provoking suggestions for instruction. I recommend this book highly and enthusiastically. It is an ideal text for master's-level courses."--Patricia L. Anders, PhD, Department of Language, Reading and Culture, College of Education, University of Arizona "Jam-packed with current research and step-by-step classroom activities, this book immerses us in the world of writing and helps us examine our own understandings of what makes an effective writing practice. It is a solid read for teachers across the grade levels and a good choice for a book to be used district-wide."--Rich Kent, PhD, Maine Writing Project, College of Education and Human Development, University of Maine ""Best Practices in Writing Instruction" is a full compendium of research-based skills and strategies designed with one goal in mind: to promote writing effectiveness in the classroom. Offering detailed depictions of classrooms in action, the book covers social, emotional, and academic concerns, and introduces both overarching concepts and specific, focused activities. Importantly, a consistent theme of writing as a vehicle for thinking and learning is reflected throughout the book."--Douglas Kaufman, PhD, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut
Table of Content
Introduction: Best Practices in Writing Instruction,Steve Graham, Charles A. MacArthur,andJill Fitzgerald I. Designing Writing Programs 1. Writing Instruction in Engaging and Effective Elementary Settings Michael Pressley, Lindsey Mohan, Lauren Fingeret, Kelly Reffitt,andLisa Raphael Bogaert 2. Best Practices in Implementing a Process Approach to Teaching Writing,Ruie J. PritchardandRonald L. Honeycutt 3. Best Narrative Writing Practices When Teaching from a Developmental Framework,Anne McKeough, Jaime Palmer, Marya Jarvey,andStan Bird 4. BestPractices in Developing a Writing across the Curriculum Program in the Secondary School,George E. Newell, Susan Koukis,andStacy Boster II. Strategies for Teaching and Learning 5. Writing Instruction for Young Children: Methods Targeting the Multiple Demands That Writers Face,David Coker 6. Best Practices in Teaching Planning,Steve GrahamandKaren R. Harris 7. Best Practices in Teaching Evaluation and Revision,Charles A. MacArthur 8. Improving Sentence Construction Skills through Sentence-Combining Practice,Bruce Saddler 9. Best Practices in Spelling and Handwriting,Bob Schlagal 10. Best Practices in Promoting Motivation for Writing,Pietro BoscoloandCarmen Gelati 11. Best Practices in Using the Internet to Support Writing,Rachel Karchmer-Klein 12. Best Practices in Teaching Writing to Adolescents,Dolores Perin 13. Best Practices in Writing Assessment,Robert C. CalfeeandRoxanne Greitz Miller III. Special Populations 14. What Is Sound Writing Instruction for Multilingual Learners?,Jill FitzgeraldandSteve Amendum 15. Best Practices in Teaching Writing to Students with Special Needs,Susan De La Paz
