If you imagine that all students will have to have opportunities to write in genres of their choice but aren’t sure how, Matt Glover is here to help.
In
Craft and Process Studies, Matt makes a compelling case for raising student engagement and writing quality by allowing students to select the genre they wish to write in. Then he shows you how with 17 conceivable units, divided into craft and process studies, that teach important writing skills even as also providing opportunities for choice of genre. Matt uses a predictable structure for each unit that includes suggestions for:- applicable grade ranges
- time of year to take a look at
- key unit goals and questions
- mentor texts
- minilesson topics
- conferring goals.
With key teaching points, ideas for how to fit the units into your existing curriculum, and strategies to conquer common roadblocks, Matt will provide you with the entire specific how-to’s for implementing the studies even in school settings where writing units are already set. And with 40 classroom videos, you’ll see the power of this work in action.
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