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The Revision Toolbox: Teaching Techniques That Work,New
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Grades K8'How can I get my students to revise their writing?'If this is one of your most frequently asked questions, then this is the book for you a guide to specific strategies you can teach to enable your students to resee and reshape their writing on multiple levels, from word choice to organization.Longtime writer and writing teacher Georgia Heard knows firsthand what a daunting task revision can seem to both students and teachers. First, she addresses students' confusion about the differences between editing and revision. She shows you how to reassure your students that revision is not an indicator of bad writing, but an integral part of the writing process. Then Heard provides readytouse strategies that take the mystery out of teaching revision and help even the most reluctant writers revise.Using three main Revision ToolboxesWords, Structure, and Voiceshe offers dozens of specific revision tools to inspire students to revisit their work. In addition, Heard includes: a 'Revision Lesson' for each tool to show you how to teach that strategy techniques to help students reread their writing from different points of view conferring techniques to guide you when instructing individual students revision examples from students and from Heard's own writing 'RevisionataGlance' a quickreference sheet for students on every revision tool. Make revision inviting. Make it a part of your students' writing process. Then watch as they fine tune and improveand the real pleasures of writing and teaching begin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What age group is 'The Revision Toolbox: Teaching Techniques That Work' suitable for? A: 'The Revision Toolbox' is designed for educators teaching grades K-8, making it suitable for a wide range of students from young children to middle schoolers.
- Q: What specific strategies does this book offer for teaching revision? A: The book provides a variety of strategies categorized into three main Revision Toolboxes: Words, Structure, and Voice, along with ready-to-use lesson plans and techniques for effective teaching.
- Q: Does the book differentiate between editing and revision? A: Yes, the author Georgia Heard emphasizes the differences between editing and revision, helping students understand that revision is a crucial part of the writing process.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Revision Toolbox' have? A: 'The Revision Toolbox: Teaching Techniques That Work' contains a total of 134 pages, offering comprehensive insights into effective revision strategies.
- Q: Is this book suitable for novice teachers? A: Absolutely! The book is designed to assist both experienced and novice teachers by providing straightforward strategies and lesson plans to facilitate the teaching of writing revision.
- Q: What types of writing does this book focus on revising? A: The book focuses on revising various aspects of writing, including word choice, organization, and voice, making it applicable to different writing genres and styles.
- Q: Are there examples of student work included in the book? A: Yes, 'The Revision Toolbox' includes revision examples from both students and the author's own writing to illustrate effective revision practices.
- Q: What format is this book available in? A: 'The Revision Toolbox: Teaching Techniques That Work' is available in a paperback format, making it easy to handle and use in classroom settings.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'The Revision Toolbox' was published on January 1, 2002, and has been a valuable resource for educators since its release.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the item is listed as 'New', ensuring that you receive a fresh copy without any wear or damage.