Publisher's Synopsis
Spark a lifelong love of reading and writing with a unique approach to language learning developed by two middle school teachers to improve their students' learning. This book shows you how to combine aspects of whole language and explicit instruction to create a dynamic learning environment where students discuss books, write for authentic audiences, and become published authors. The authors offer practical tools for engaging students in reading and writing, including dialogue journals, double entry journals, literature circles, minilessons, and workshops. An extensive listing of teacher resources, such as journal questions, reflection sheets, and lesson plans, completes this valuable resource.
