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Where do English teachers start when introducing different genres of writing?'Learning begins with activity and learning benefits from reinforcement and repetition.'Peter Smagorinsky, Larry Johannessen, Elizabeth Kahn, and Thomas McCannAn indispensable companion for scaffolding the writing process, The Dynamics of Writing Instruction is a guide to working with any student who could benefit from a structured approach. The book is packed full of howtos, offering everything a teacher needs to get started: gateway activities, strategies, handouts, and a blueprint of possibilities to consider while interpreting and implementing the curriculum.Peter Smagorinsky, Larry Johannessen, Elizabeth Kahn, and Thomas McCann draw on the teaching and research of George Hillocks to break down the writing process into more manageable steps. Across the commonly taught genres of personal and fictional narratives, essays of argumentation, comparison and contrast, extended definition, and research reports, the authors share teacherdesigned, developmentally appropriate, taskbased activities for: developing procedures for rendering ideas into text fostering goaldirected thinking generating appropriate, repeatable writing processes cultivating imagination alongside strategic thinking.George Hillocks' comprehensive review of writing research revealed that over a twentyyear period, structured process writing instruction yielded greater gains than any other method of teaching writing. Now, with The Dynamics of Writing Instruction, teachers can help students fulfill their writing potential by helping them learn by doing and by building their writing ability, one step at a time.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'The Dynamics of Writing Instruction'? A: The book focuses on providing a structured process approach to writing instruction for middle and high school English teachers, helping students navigate various writing genres.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Peter Smagorinsky, Larry Johannessen, Elizabeth Kahn, and Thomas McCann.
- Q: What writing genres are covered in the book? A: The book covers personal and fictional narratives, essays of argumentation, comparison and contrast, extended definition, and research reports.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Dynamics of Writing Instruction' have? A: The book contains 232 pages.
- Q: What is the suggested educational level for this book? A: The book is designed for middle and high school teachers and their students.
- Q: What type of activities does the book include? A: It includes teacher-designed, developmentally appropriate, task-based activities aimed at enhancing students' writing processes and imaginative thinking.
- Q: Is the book suitable for new teachers? A: Yes, the book provides comprehensive guidance and resources that are beneficial for both new and experienced teachers.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Dynamics of Writing Instruction'? A: The book was published on August 17, 2010.
- Q: What binding type is available for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book offer any specific strategies for writing instruction? A: Yes, it offers various strategies, including gateway activities and a blueprint for implementing the writing curriculum effectively.