When teachers are asked, "What's the toughest thing about teaching writing?" they usually answer, "Revision." Here, finally, is a book that will change their opinion. Janet Angelillo offers a rigorous, yet accessible guide that treats revision as the rich, satisfying activity that it is meant to be. She provides ideas, inspiration, and classroom illustrations to bring it alive and make it possible for all students. In short, she makes revision matter.
I am so impressed with this book. It was recommended to me by our district literacy consultant (thanks, 'ria!) and I plan to spend a lot of time delving into it this summer. Janet Angelillo has such great techniques and mini-lessons for revision. A definite must-have for Writing Workshop instruction.