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Boy Writers
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Writing Test Scores Indicate That Boys Have Fallen Far Behind Girls Across The Grades. In General, Boys Don'T Enjoy Writing As Much As Girls. What'S Wrong? How Can We Do A Better Of Job Of Creating Boyfriendly Classrooms So Their Voices Can Be Heard? In Boy Writers: Reclaiming Their Voices Ralph Fletcher Draws Upon His Years Of Experience As Staff Developer, Children'S Book Author, And Father Of Four Boys. He Also Taps The Insights From Dozens Of Writing Teachers Around The Us And Abroad. Boy Writers Asks Teachers To Imagine The Writing Classroom From A Boy'S Perspective, And Consider Specific Steps We Might Take To Create Stimulating Classrooms For Boys. Topic Choice Emerges As A Crucial Issue. The Subjects Many Boys Like To Write About (War, Weapons, Outlandish Fiction, Zany Or Bathroom Humor) Often Do Not Get A Warm Reception From Teachers. Fletcher Argues That We Must Widen The Circle And Give Boys More Choice If We Want To Engage Them As Writers. How? We Must Begin By Recognizing Boys And The World In Which They Live. Boy Writers Explores Important Questions Such As: What Subjects Are Boy Writers Passionate About, And What Motivates Them As Writers? Why Do Boys Like To Incorporate Violence Into Their Stories, And How Much Should Be Allowed? Why Do We So Often Misread And Misunderstand The Humor Boys Include In Their Stories?In Addition, The Book Looks At: How Handwriting Can Hamstring Boy Writers, And How Drawing May Help; Welcoming Boyfriendly Writing Genres In Our Classrooms; Ways To Improve Our Conferring With Boys; And More. Each Chapter Begins With A Thorough Discussion Of A Topic And Ends With A Highly Practical Section Titled: What Can I Do In My Classroom? Boy Writers Does Not Advocate Promoting The Interests Of Boys At The Expense Of Girls. Rather, It Argues That Developing Sensitivity To The Unique Facets Of Boy Writers Will Help Teachers Better Address The Needs Of All Their Students.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Boy Writers: Reclaiming Their Voices'? A: 'Boy Writers: Reclaiming Their Voices' focuses on understanding the unique perspectives and needs of boy writers in the classroom. It explores their motivations, interests, and how to create engaging writing environments for them.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Boy Writers: Reclaiming Their Voices' is Ralph Fletcher, a staff developer, children's book author, and a father of four boys.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: 'Boy Writers: Reclaiming Their Voices' is suitable for educators and parents of boys in elementary and middle school, as it addresses writing challenges faced by boys across various grades.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 200 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Boy Writers: Reclaiming Their Voices' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Boy Writers: Reclaiming Their Voices' published? A: The book was published on November 1, 2006.
- Q: Does this book include practical teaching strategies? A: Yes, each chapter concludes with a practical section titled 'What can I do in my classroom?' which provides actionable strategies for educators.
- Q: What are some common themes discussed in the book? A: Common themes include topic choice for boy writers, the impact of handwriting on writing skills, and the importance of understanding boys' humor and interests.
- Q: Is this book beneficial for teachers of both boys and girls? A: Yes, while it focuses on boys, the insights can help teachers address the writing needs of all their students by developing sensitivity to different writing styles.
- Q: What is the significance of topic choice in the book? A: The book emphasizes that allowing boys to choose topics they are passionate about is crucial for engaging them in writing, as many subjects they enjoy may not be well-received in traditional classrooms.