Powerful Writing Strategies for All Students

by Karen Harris Ed.D.

Finally—highly effective, field-tested lesson plans for the students in every elementary and middle school classroom who struggle with writing. The practical how-to follow-up to Graham and Harris's popular Writing Better, this book is just what K–8 educators need to advance all students' writing skills, whether they have learning disabilities or just need extra help. Teachers will get concise lesson plans they can use to easily supplement their existing writing curriculum. From 20 to 50 minutes each, the lessons Firmly grounded in the authors' Self-Regulated Strategy Development approach, which has been proven effective by 2 decades of research, these brief, powerful lessons will help transform struggling students into confident, skilled, and motivated writers.

Genres: Teaching, Professional Development, Education

444 pages, Paperback

First published August 30, 2007

Reviews

[Cheryl Neer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Useful for all educators!

[Leigha Nunnally · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent for learning how to teach better teach writing to students of all skill levels. Definitely keeping in my teaching bookshelf at school.

[Eliza · Rating 2 out of 5]

Found myself just skimming through the chapters after reading the background and basics, hating how stuff was repeated over and over. Some helpful strategies for beginning teachers but I found myself saying "I have better ways to teach XYZ" as I read through it. Meh, doesnt hurt to look at what others are doing.

[Kathy McC · Rating 3 out of 5]

Blah! I found the writing program very laborious. However, the very last chapter of the book provided a new twist to the K-W-L strategy that I think that I will try.

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful full lesson plans for introducing students to better writing strategies. Filled with reproductions to print and use throughout the year.

[Siskayani · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book is very amazing