Two Roads Diverged and I Took Both
Meaningful Writing Instruction in an Age of Testing
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Education & Teaching, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
| Author: | Melanie Mayer | ISBN: | 9781452028668 |
| Publisher: | AuthorHouse | Publication: | June 22, 2010 |
| Imprint: | AuthorHouse | Language: | English |
| Author: | Melanie Mayer |
| ISBN: | 9781452028668 |
| Publisher: | AuthorHouse |
| Publication: | June 22, 2010 |
| Imprint: | AuthorHouse |
| Language: | English |
Two Roads Diverged and I Took Both: Meaningful Writing Instruction in an Age of Testing presents theories, research, and practical ideas for classroom writing instruction, specifically in theareas of: the reading-writing connection, the social aspect of writing, grammar instruction, teaching mainstreamed special education or English Language Learners, and assessment. The book's premise is that when research-based best practices are applied, student writing quality is improved and authentic learning takes place, which will also promote success on state-mandated writing assessments; but preparing students to write primarily for assessments does not promote excellent writing for life.
Two Roads Diverged and I Took Both: Meaningful Writing Instruction in an Age of Testing presents theories, research, and practical ideas for classroom writing instruction, specifically in theareas of: the reading-writing connection, the social aspect of writing, grammar instruction, teaching mainstreamed special education or English Language Learners, and assessment. The book's premise is that when research-based best practices are applied, student writing quality is improved and authentic learning takes place, which will also promote success on state-mandated writing assessments; but preparing students to write primarily for assessments does not promote excellent writing for life.
