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9780134446783

Teaching Writing Balancing Process and Product

by Tompkins, Gail E.
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  • Edition: 7th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2018-04-16
  • Publisher: Pearson
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Teaching Writing: Balancing Process and Product, 7th Edition

ISBN: 9780134446783

Teaching Writing: Balancing Process and Product, 7th Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed to help educators and students navigate the complexities of writing instruction. This book offers a balanced approach that focuses on both the process and product of writing, making it an essential resource for anyone involved in teaching writing.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by educators and students in elementary education, particularly those teaching composition and creative writing. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles of effective writing instruction, including professionals looking to enhance their teaching methods or expand their knowledge of educational resources.

History and Editions

The 7th edition of Teaching Writing: Balancing Process and Product has been updated to reflect the latest research and best practices in teaching writing. This edition includes detailed insights into how to balance the process of writing (planning, drafting, revising) with the product (the final written work). It addresses user feedback, incorporating new strategies for engaging students and improving their writing skills. The book has been a trusted resource since its first publication and continues to evolve with each new edition.

Author and Other Works

Gail E. Tompkins is the author of Teaching Writing: Balancing Process and Product. Gail Tompkins is known for her expertise in teaching writing and her ability to provide clear, practical guidance for educators. She has written several other books on teaching writing, including earlier editions of this text, which have been widely praised for their comprehensive approach to the subject.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in teaching writing, including detailed explanations and practical strategies.
  • Balanced Approach: It emphasizes both the process and product of writing, ensuring that students understand how to plan, draft, revise, and edit their work.
  • Updated Research: The 7th edition includes the latest research and best practices in teaching writing, making it a current and relevant resource.
  • Practical Guidance: The book provides numerous examples, exercises, and activities that educators can use to engage their students and improve their writing skills.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

  • Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780134446783
  • eBook: Available through various digital platforms
  • Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

  • Publisher: Pearson College Division
  • Publication Date: April 26, 2018
  • Number of Pages: 320 pages
  • Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

  • 6th Edition: Available through Pearson and other retailers
  • Related ISBNs:
  • 9780134446721
  • 9780134446738
  • 9780134446745
  • 9780134537795
  • 0134446720
  • 0134446739

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Teaching Writing: Balancing Process and Product, 7th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Gail E. Tompkins earned her master’s degree and then her doctorate in Reading/Language Arts from Virginia Tech. She began her teaching career at Miami University in Ohio, then transferred to the University of Oklahoma and finally taught at California State University in Fresno. Because of her work with preservice and practicing teachers she received numerous awards for her teaching including the Provost’s Award of Excellence in Teaching at Cal State, Fresno and was inducted into the California Reading Association’s Reading Hall of Fame. She has been writing college textbooks for over 30 years–all focused on anticipating the questions teachers might ask and providing information to make her text users the most effective teachers. Other titles she has written include Language Arts: Patterns of Practice, 9e; Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach, 6e; Literacy for the Early Grades: A Successful Start for PreK-4 Readers and Writers, 3e; Literacy in the Middle Grades, 2e; and, 50 Literacy Strategies, 4e.

Pat Daniel-Jones earned her Ph.D. in Language Arts Education in 1991. Pat taught fifth through eighth graders for 12 years while she lived in Oklahoma. Since earning her Ph.D., Pat has taught at the university level at the University of Houston-Victoria, Western Kentucky University, and over 20 years at the University of South Florida where she serves as the Founding Director of the Tampa Bay Area Writing Project (TBAWP). However, she spends many hours on school campuses working with teachers and their students. Pat has been awarded numerous teaching awards including Teacher of the Year at Bethel, OK Schools and Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award at the University of South Florida three times. Dr. Daniel-Jones has written numerous articles for the English Journal, Language Arts, The ALAN Review, Equity and Excellence in Education, Teaching and Change, Teacher Education and Special Education, and The Qualitative Report.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Learning the Process
1. Teaching Writing Today                                  
2. Writing Workshop
3. Developing Strategic Writers
4. The Writer’s Craft
5. Assessing Writing
6. Writing to Learn
 
Part 2: Creating the Product Through Genres
7. Writing Poetry
8. Narrative Writing
9. Biographical Writing
10. Nonfiction Writing
11. Writing Arguments

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