Featured author: Judith Ortiz Cofer ; featured teachers: Kelly Quintero, Charles Ellenbogen, Lori Mayo, Susie Lebryk-Chao.
Contents:
Writing in the 21st century. A shared path -- Different audiences -- Different purposes -- Usage and mechanics -- Providing feedback on student writing -- Learning from professional writers -- Writing in the 21st century.
Summary:
Eight 60-minute programs offer practical and philosophical advice for teaching writing, while examing issues every teacher faces, such as high-stakes assessments and dealing with differently abled students. Teachers and students work together to create writing communities. Professional writers share their processes in moving from initial concepts to publication.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.