Journeys the teaching of writing in elementary classrooms

• Main Author: Piazza, Carolyn L. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Upper Saddle River, N.J. Merrill/Prentice Hall 2003; ©2003
• Subjects: Language arts (Elementary); English language > Composition and exercises > Study and teaching (Elementary)
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• Physical Description: xv, 418 pages illustrations 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 0130221449

As any writing teacher will tell you, writing is about the journey, not the destination. This practical new book takes that idea to heart and presents a map for the trip based on the five elements of the Writer's Workshop : mini-lessons, reading, composing, sharing, and continuous assessment. Two-part chapters first address the type of writing being considered-poetry, story, expository, journal, personal, or persuasive-in light of the five workshop elements; then, provide vignettes from three elementary classrooms that show the workshop elements being effectively implemented. Along the way, student artifacts from grades 1, 3, and 5-and the insights of three teachers from these grades-bolster the book's narrative. For elementary school English teachers.