Best Practices in Writing Instruction (Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy)

Graham, Steve; MacArthur, Charles A.; Fitzgerald, Jill

ISBN 10: 1593854323 / ISBN 13: 9781593854324

Published by The Guilford Press (edition First Edition), 2007

It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Seller Inventory # 1593854323-11-1

Synopsis:

Highly practical and accessible, this indispensable book provides clear-cut strategies for improving K–12 writing instruction. The contributors are leading authorities who demonstrate proven ways to teach different aspects of writing, with chapters on planning, revision, sentence construction, handwriting, spelling, and motivation. The use of the Internet in instruction is addressed, and exemplary approaches to teaching English-language learners and students with special needs are discussed. The book also offers best-practice guidelines for designing an effective writing program. Focusing on everyday applications of current scientific research, the book features many illustrative case examples and vignettes.

About the Author:

Edited by Steve Graham, EdD, Peabody College of Education, Vanderbilt University, USA; Charles A. MacArthur, PhD, School of Education, University of Delaware, USA and Jill Fitzgerald, PhD, School of Education, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Best Practices in Writing Instruction (...
Publisher: The Guilford Press (edition First Edition)
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition.