Teaching Writing in Middle and Secondary Schools

by Jim Blasingame, John H. Bushman

"Teaching Writing in Middle and Secondary Schools" provides research-based and standards-based strategies-as well as classroom-tested activities-all in one book. Covering the core fundamentals of exemplary practices in the teaching of writing, this book demonstrates writing processes and the use of rubrics, with authentic samples taken directly from students' writing portfolios. Readers are also given valuable information on teaching grammar and spelling, curriculum planning, service learning, and community and parental involvement-all through the lens of teaching writing.

272 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 2004

Reviews

[Marsha · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was okay. Not my favorite "teaching writing" book, but more than adequate.

[Sheryl]

Not loving this book so far - very dry and scientific. Good resources for rubrics and organizers in the back.