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Paperback Because Writing Matters: Improving Student Writing in Our Schools, Revised Edition Book

ISBN: 0787980676

ISBN13: 9780787980672

Because Writing Matters: Improving Student Writing in Our Schools, Revised Edition

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This updated edition of the best-selling book Because Writing Matters reflects the most recent research and reports on the need for teaching writing, and it includes new sections on writing and English language learners, technology, and the writing process.

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Rated 4 stars
Great theory, great advice in practice

Although people familiar with recent research on teaching writing might feel as though this book is something of a broken record, I was very pleased with it. For one, it is written in a way that is easy to understand, and it is broken down into categories that make sense and are coherent in their organization. Also, I found the advice to be specific enough for me to apply to my classroom (high school) without excluding bits...

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Rated 5 stars
the tip of the iceberg

excuse no capitalization. the national writing project published this inquiry and best practice driven look into real writing as it intersects with real schools. teacher reflection, teacher as writer, and teacher as facilitator factor prominently into the discussion of what authentic and meaningful writing looks like in the midst of k/12/college high stakes testing. ultimately, a subversive approach in light of what we, as...

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Rated 5 stars
A good appraisal of best practices in teaching writing

This book is a must for teachers, parents, and administrators who want to understand research-diven methods for teaching writing. Nagin explains the myths and reality involved with creating good writers. This book sponsored by the National Writing Project explores current research on teaching writing and discusses how that translates into sound classroom practices.

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