Reason to Write: Help Your Child Succeed in School and in Life Through Better Reasoning and Clear Communication - Softcover

Reeves PH.D., Mr Douglas B

 
9780743230452: Reason to Write: Help Your Child Succeed in School and in Life Through Better Reasoning and Clear Communication

Synopsis

REASON to WRITE Elementary School Edition You can help your child: Read with greater understanding Improve in all academic areas Develop a sense of community and social responsibility Succeed on tests Award-winning author Dr. Douglas Reeves offers parents a simple, practical, and effective approach to helping children develop good writing skills. Through writing, children build thinking, reasoning, and communication skills that carry lifelong benefits. Reason to Write includes: An overview of the skills and knowledge your child should master at each grade level. A clear, simple system for evaluating your child's writing. An effective approach to identifying areas for improvement without discouraging your young writer. Stress-free tips for tackling writer's block. The top ten mistakes parents make when discussing writing - and how to avoid them. Dozens of ideas for writing activities your child will enjoy. FREE WRITING TOOLS ONLINE! Visit www.reasontowrite.com for brainstorming and organizational tools, writing tips, evaluation guides, and more.

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About the Author

Douglas B. Reeves, Ph.D. is President of the Center for Performance Assessment and the International Center for Educational Accountability. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including the 20-Minute Learning Connection series, which received a prestigious Parent's Choice Award. He works with parents, teachers, and school leaders throughout the world to raise student achievement and improve educational practices.

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