Reclaiming Reluctant Writers: How to encourage students to face their fears and master the essential traits of good writing

by Kellie Buis

A wealth of new ways to encourage students to face their fears and master the essential traits of good writing. Practical and insightful, the book features a number of classroom-tested activities that take students from isolated skills to a deep and rich understanding of the form and function of language. The focus is on inspiring young writers to view writing not as a chore, but as a purposeful, pleasurable, and satisfying experience. With all the tools you need to create an environment that celebrates personal meaning making and nourishes students as valued members of a writing community.

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Pembroke Publishers]

"…respectively acknowledges that teachers who demonstrate a love of writing and language and who provide students such things as free choice, stimulating models and a systematic writing plan, can make writing a please for all students in their classrooms. ....Inspiring and highly recommended." - Canadian Teacher Magazine