Becoming a Teacher of Writing in Elementary Classrooms

By Donna Kalmbach Phillips, Mindy Legard Larson | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

Becoming a Teacher of Writing in Elementary Classrooms nurtures teachers’ identities as writers, connects to the realities of writing instruction in real and diverse classrooms, and encourages critical and creative thinking. This text is about writing instruction as a journey teachers and students embark on together. The focus is on learning how to teach writing through specific teaching and learning structures found in the Writing Studio: mini-lessons; teacher and peer conferencing; guided writing; and sharing, celebrating, and broadcasting writing. Pedagogical features include teaching structures and strategies, \"Problematizing Practice\" classroom scenarios, assessment resources, and a Companion Website. Because a teacher who views him or herself as a writer is best positioned to implement the Writing Studio, a parallel text, Becoming-writer, give readers space to consider who they are as a writer, their personal process as a writer, and who they might become as a writer.

Editions of Becoming a Teacher of Writing in Elementary Classrooms

EBook
ISBN 9781317802631
PDF
ISBN 9781317802648

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Becoming a Teacher of Writing in Elementary Classrooms nurtures teachers’ identities as writers, connects to the realities of writing instruction in real and diverse classrooms, and encourages critical and creative thinking. This text is about writing instruction as a journey teachers and students embark on together. The focus is on learning how to teach writing through specific teaching and learning structures found in the Writing Studio: mini-lessons; teacher and peer conferencing; guided writing; and sharing, celebrating, and broadcasting writing. Pedagogical features include teaching structures and strategies, \"Problematizing Practice\" classroom scenarios, assessment resources, and a Companion Website. Because a teacher who views him or herself as a writer is best positioned to implement the Writing Studio, a parallel text, Becoming-writer, give readers space to consider who they are as a writer, their personal process as a writer, and who they might become as a writer.

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What is Becoming a Teacher of Writing in Elementary Classrooms about?

Becoming a Teacher of Writing in Elementary Classrooms nurtures teachers’ identities as writers, connects to the realities of writing instruction in real and diverse classrooms, and encourages critical and creative thinking. This text is about writing instruction as a journey teachers and students embark on together. The focus is on learning how to teach writing through specific teaching and learning structures found in the Writing Studio: mini-lessons; teacher and peer conferencing; guided writing; and sharing, celebrating, and broadcasting writing. Pedagogical features include teaching structures and strategies, \"Problematizing Practice\" classroom scenarios, assessment resources, and a Companion Website. Because a teacher who views him or herself as a writer is best positioned to implement the Writing Studio, a parallel text, Becoming-writer, give readers space to consider who they are as a writer, their personal process as a writer, and who they might become as a writer.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Becoming a Teacher of Writing in Elementary Classrooms?

Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Teaching of a specific subject

Where can I read a sample of Becoming a Teacher of Writing in Elementary Classrooms?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317802631

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Becoming a Teacher of Writing in Elementary Classrooms?

Donna Kalmbach Phillips, Mindy Legard Larson

Who is the Publisher of the book Becoming a Teacher of Writing in Elementary Classrooms?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Becoming a Teacher of Writing in Elementary Classrooms is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317802631) and pdf(ISBN 9781317802648)