Because Writing Matters Improving Student Writing in Our Schools

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• ISBN13: 9780787980672
• ISBN10: 0787980676
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-10
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Carl Nagin is a journalist, editor, and teacher. He has worked for the PBS series Frontline, and his articles have appeared in such national publications as The New Yorker, the New York Times, and Art and Antiques where his writing was nominated for a National Magazine Award. He taught writing at both the high school and college level for more than fifteen years as a faculty member at Harvard University and the New England Conservatory of Music.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
The Authors	xi
Introduction Why Writing Matters	1	(8)
Improving Student Writing: Challenges and Expectations	9	(10)
Learning to Write	19	(24)
Writing to Learn	43	(14)
Professional Development	57	(14)
Standards and Assessments for Writing	71	(16)
What Administrators Can Do to Create Effective Writing Programs	87	(18)
Notes	105	(10)
Bibliography	115	(8)
Index	123