Publisher's Synopsis
Written by master language arts teacher and recognized staff developer, Anne Hanson, this valuable resource will help you discover how to develop effective and passionate student writers in classrooms of any type, at any level.
From descriptive and narrative writing techniques to expository and persuasive writing strategies, Hanson leads teachers through the maze of a busy school year. Quarter by quarter, she addresses the issues of planning, assessment, and curriculum selection. You will discover:
o Why seating matters
o How to think outside the textbook box
o What significant changes affect present-day learners′ brains
o How tapping into the past fuels the fires of the mind
o Which real-life applications ensure progress
Learn to develop a classroom of promising writers using this effective approach!
