Catch a Falling Writer by Connie R. Hebert (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Catch a Falling Writer by Connie R. Hebert Catch falling writers before feelings of frustration and low confidence develop! This book offers research-based strategies that foster independent writing. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The book pinpoints characteristic behaviors of falling writers and pairs them up with simple-to-use techniques that you can incorporate into your classroom or that parents can use at home with their children to bolster confidence and success - Karla Bronzynski, First-Grade Teacher, Eldora-New Providence Schools, IAPresident, Iowa Reading AssociationCatch young writers before they fall through the cracks!The ideal companion to Connie Heberts Catch a Falling Reader, this easy-to-use resource helps primary teachers "catch" falling writers before feelings of frustration, defeat, and low confidence develop, making it difficult for children to catch up. Catch a Falling Writer presents concise approaches for engaging and working with young writers who have challenges with language, vocabulary, fine-motor competency, grammar, diction, correct pencil grip, or letter/sound recognition. Perfect for teachers, literacy specialists and coaches, special education teachers, and student teachers striving to close the gap between reading instruction and writing proficiency, this resource presents:- Innovative, research-based strategies for engaging students in writing, setting a purpose for writing, and teaching the mechanics of writing - Strategies that can be used as curriculum supplements to foster independent writing- Resources and Web sites for further information Author Biography Learn more about Connie Heberts PD offeringsDr. Connie R. Hebert is a nationally acclaimed teacher of teachers, published author, & motivational literacy speaker. She is dedicated to motivating, teaching, and inspiring educators about literacy, around the world. Experience in the field includes Reading Program Professor, Director of Reading, elementary school teacher in 7 school districts, Reading Recovery (TM) specialist, elementary music teacher, and national consultant. She is the author of Catch a Falling Reader, Catch a Falling Teacher, and her latest book, Catch a Falling Writer (Corwin Press). She is a senior national consultant for SDE (Staff Development for Educators) and served 3 years as a literacy consultant for Macmillan/McGraw-Hills Treasures program. Dr. Hebert is currently a reading program professor for NSU. She has presented keynote addresses and seminars for teachers in 47 states and at numerous IRA national, state, and European reading conferences. For more information about Dr. Heberts work, please visit: Table of Contents AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIntroductionPart I. Engaging in WritingCatch a Falling Writer by...Generating Meaningful DiscussionsCatch a Falling Writer by...Scaffolding Ideas for WritingCatch a Falling Writer by...Using Wordless Picture BooksCatch a Falling Writer by...Activating Prior KnowledgeCatch a Falling Writer by...Modeling HOW to WriteCatch a Falling Writer by...Creating a Vocabulary "Shopping Cart"Catch a Falling Writer by...Motivating With PuppetsCatch a Falling Writer by...Encouraging Dramatic ExpressionCatch a Falling Writer by...Teaching the Purpose of a WebCatch a Falling Writer by...Introducing a Story FrameCatch a Falling Writer by...Maintaining a Motivating Writing CenterPart II. The Mechanics of WritingCatch a Falling Writer by...Correcting the Pencil GripCatch a Falling Writer by...Using a Variety of ToolsCatch a Falling Writer by...Starting With Unlined Paper and Paper PlatesCatch a Falling Writer by...Teaching Proper Penmanship PositionsCatch a Falling Writer by...Attending to Directionality and SpacingCatch a Falling Writer by...Correcting ErrorsCatch a Falling Writer by...Articulating Words AloudCatch a Falling Writer by...Tapping, Stomping, and Jumping WordsCatch a Falling Writer by...Practicing Letter Formations and Sight WordsCatch a Falling Writer by...Rebuilding Cut-Up SentencesPart III. Creating IndependenceCatch a Falling Writer by...Using Verbal Prompts for Self-EditingCatch a Falling Writer by...Offering a Pinch of PraiseCatch a Falling Writer by...Recording Oral Responses on Sticky NotesCatch a Falling Writer by...Offering a Variety of Focus SheetsCatch a Falling Writer by...Dealing With ProcrastinationCatch a Falling Writer by...Using a Variety of "Good" QuestionsCatch a Falling Writer by...Adding Art, Music, & DramaCatch a Falling Writer by...Connecting Writing With ReadingCatch a Falling Writer by...Guiding Writers in Small-Group InstructionAppendix: Focus SheetsRecommended Web Sites, Research, and Texts Review "This text is a wonderful reference for teaching writing, with many useful activities." -- Pamela Maslin Sullivan, Assistant Professor "The book pinpoints characteristic behaviors of falling writers and pairs them up with simple-to-use techniques that you can incorporate into your classroom or that parents can use at home with their children to bolster confidence and success." -- Karla Bronzynski, First-Grade Teacher, Eldora-New Providence Schools, IA "Teachers encounter struggling writers every day. Heres a great guide with practical advice and lots of wisdom-covering everything from pencil grip to the power of praise-that will lift up struggling writers and their teachers." -- Richard Gentry, Researcher, Author, Educational Consultant Review Quote This text is a wonderful reference for teaching writing, with many useful activities. Details ISBN1412968658 Author Connie R. Hebert Short Title CATCH A FALLING WRITER Publisher Corwin Press Language English ISBN-10 1412968658 ISBN-13 9781412968652 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-10-31 Country of Publication United States Affiliation National Literacy Consultant DEWEY 372.62 Pages 101 Illustrations Yes Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Edited by Constance R. Hebert Imprint SAGE Publications Inc Replaced by 9781412956055 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2009-12-22 NZ Release Date 2009-12-22 US Release Date 2009-12-22 AU Release Date 2009-12-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160680272;

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