Writing Strategies for All Primary Students : Scaffolding Independent Writing with Differentiated Mini-Lessons, Grades K-3

by Janet C. Richards; Cynthia A. Lassonde

• ISBN13: 9780470937198
• ISBN10: 047093719X
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2011-02-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

A guide for teaching all your students the skills they need to be successful writersThe 25 mini-lessons provided in this book are designed to develop students' self-regulated writing behaviors and enhance their self-perceived writing abilities. These foundational writing strategies are applicable and adaptable to all primary students: emergent, advanced, English Language Learners, and struggling writers. Following the SCAMPER (Screen and assess, Confer, Assemble materials, Model, Practice, Execute, Reflect) mini-lesson model devised by the authors, the activities show teachers how to scaffold the writing strategies that students need in order to take control of their independent writing.+ Reveals helpful writing strategies, including making associations, planning, visualizing, accessing cues, using mnemonics, and more+ Offers ideas for helping students revise, check, and monitor their writing assignments+ Explains the author's proven SCAMPER model that is appropriate for students in grades K-3Let Richards and Lassonde-two experts in the field of childhood education-guide you through these proven strategies for enhancing young children's writing skills.