Writing as Learning A Content-Based Approach [Paperback]

Using 12 step-by-step strategies, teachers can help students build a rich vocabulary, gain a deep understanding of concepts, and develop organized thinking processes.Using 12 step-by-step strategies, teachers can help students build a rich vocabulary, gain a deep understanding of concepts, and develop organized thinking processes. Offers an organized set of strategies for creating a 'continuous learning through writing' program for teachers and their students. The strategies are clearly explained and include samples of student work. They can be implemented easily by preservice teachers as well as seasoned teachers. Preface to the Second Edition
Publishers Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
1. The Elements of Writing as Learning: Strategies, Genres, Topics, and Tools
2. Building Vocabulary With Taxonomies
3. Composing With Keywords
4. Metacognition
5. Defining Format
6. Morphology, Etymology, and Grammar
7. Profiles and Frames
8. Whos Who
9. Reasons, Causes, Results
10. Where in the World
11. Premises, Premises
12. Quotable Quotes
13. Personifications and Interactions
14. Writing as Editing
15. WritingA Curriculum Unifier: A Goal for Every Student
Bibliography
Index