Use writing as a tool to help increase students' comprehension of content! "Offers an organized set of strategies for creating a 'continuous learning through writing' program for teachers and their students." -Kimberley Gomez, Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction University of Illinois-Chicago "The strategies are clearly explained and include samples of student work. They can be easily implemented by pre-service teachers as well as seasoned teachers." -Susan D'Angelo, Fifth-Grade Gifted Education Teacher Pineview School for the Gifted, Osprey, FL Are you looking for ways to improve students' subject area learning and writing skills? Would you like to help students respond more effectively to writing prompts on standardized tests? Can you use creative ideas for developing content-based writing assignments? Writing as Learning, Second Edition, presents teachers with easy-to-use strategies for engaging students in writing about subject area content. These strategies will help students build a rich vocabulary, gain a deeper understanding of concepts, make connections between ideas, and develop organized thinking processes. This updated edition offers * A thorough discussion of writing as a learning tool * 12 practical strategies that can be used across subject areas and grade levels * Step-by-step guidelines for implementing each strategy * More than 200 examples showing how the strategies can be used Designed to help teachers develop a systematic approach to using writing in any subject area, this practical text is an essential resource for helping students achieve higher levels of content learning and effectively prepare for assessments.
Use writing as a tool to help increase students' comprehension of content! "Offers an organized set of strategies for creating a 'continuous learning through writing' program for teachers and their students." -Kimberley Gomez, Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction University of Illinois-Chicago "The strategies are clearly explained and include samples of student work. They can be easily implemented by pre-service teachers as well as seasoned teachers." -Susan D'Angelo, Fifth-Grade Gifted Education Teacher Pineview School for the Gifted, Osprey, FL Are you looking for ways to improve students' subject area learning and writing skills? Would you like to help students respond more effectively to writing prompts on standardized tests? Can you use creative ideas for developing content-based writing assignments? Writing as Learning, Second Edition, presents teachers with easy-to-use strategies for engaging students in writing about subject area content. These strategies will help students build a rich vocabulary, gain a deeper understanding of concepts, make connections between ideas, and develop organized thinking processes. This updated edition offers * A thorough discussion of writing as a learning tool * 12 practical strategies that can be used across subject areas and grade levels * Step-by-step guidelines for implementing each strategy * More than 200 examples showing how the strategies can be used Designed to help teachers develop a systematic approach to using writing in any subject area, this practical text is an essential resource for helping students achieve higher levels of content learning and effectively prepare for assessments.
"The strategies in Write for Mathematics helped my math students to not only write about mathematics but also to think about mathematics." -Lynda Ann DeLuca, Teacher and Math Coach Ann G. McGuinness Intermediate School, Endicott, NY "The integration of writing and mathematics is powerful instruction. This book provides ready-to-use strategies that will result in effective math instruction, and, more importantly, students will enjoy math class again. This is an outstanding resource." -Natalie R. Scavone, New Visions Teacher Education Preparation Instructor Cayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services, NY Foster mathematical thinking and understanding by incorporating writing into your math instruction Research shows that engaging students in writing about mathematics can improve a learner's overall math understanding. Addressing NCTM standards, Write for Mathematics, Second Edition, offers a wide range of practical writing strategies that can be used with students to deepen their understanding of key mathematical concepts. The process of incorporating writing into mathematics instruction need not seem daunting. This step-by-step handbook provides: Ten specific writing strategies that foster mathematical thinking and understanding Clear directions for using each strategy with students Application of the strategies to target NCTM standards A wide variety of examples at all levels Strategies that can be used with any mathematics curriculum A generous collection of reproducibles Students who write about mathematics develop deeper understandings, show increased interest in math, and reach higher achievement levels! Write for Mathematics, Second Edition, is an important resource for teachers who want to reach these goals.
Research shows that engaging students in writing about mathematics can improve a learner's overall math understanding. Addressing NCTM standards, Write for Mathematics, Second Edition, offers a wide range of practical writing strategies that can be used with students to deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts and theories. The process of incorporating writing into mathematics instruction need not seem daunting. This step-by-step handbook provides: Ten specific writing strategies that foster mathematical thinking and understanding Clear directions for using each strategy with students Application of the strategies to target NCTM standards A wide variety of examples at all levels Strategies that can be used with any mathematics curriculum A generous collection of reproducibles
