Catch a Falling Writer / Edition 1

Catch a Falling Writer / Edition 1

by Constance R. Hebert
ISBN-10:
1412968666
ISBN-13:
9781412968669
Pub. Date:
10/15/2009
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
ISBN-10:
1412968666
ISBN-13:
9781412968669
Pub. Date:
10/15/2009
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Catch a Falling Writer / Edition 1

Catch a Falling Writer / Edition 1

by Constance R. Hebert

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Overview

Catch falling writers in Grades K–3 before feelings of frustration and low confidence develop! This book offers research-based strategies that foster independent writing.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781412968669
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Publication date: 10/15/2009
Pages: 101
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Learn more about Connie Hebert's PD offerings

Dr. 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™ 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/Mc Graw-Hill's 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. Hebert's work, please visit: www.conniehebert.com.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
Part I. Engaging in Writing
Catch a Falling Writer by...Generating Meaningful Discussions
Catch a Falling Writer by...Scaffolding Ideas for Writing
Catch a Falling Writer by...Using Wordless Picture Books
Catch a Falling Writer by...Activating Prior Knowledge
Catch a Falling Writer by...Modeling HOW to Write
Catch a Falling Writer by...Creating a Vocabulary "Shopping Cart "
Catch a Falling Writer by...Motivating With Puppets
Catch a Falling Writer by...Encouraging Dramatic Expression
Catch a Falling Writer by...Teaching the Purpose of a Web
Catch a Falling Writer by...Introducing a Story Frame
Catch a Falling Writer by...Maintaining a Motivating Writing Center
Part II. The Mechanics of Writing
Catch a Falling Writer by...Correcting the Pencil Grip
Catch a Falling Writer by...Using a Variety of Tools
Catch a Falling Writer by...Starting With Unlined Paper and Paper Plates
Catch a Falling Writer by...Teaching Proper Penmanship Positions
Catch a Falling Writer by...Attending to Directionality and Spacing
Catch a Falling Writer by...Correcting Errors
Catch a Falling Writer by...Articulating Words Aloud
Catch a Falling Writer by...Tapping, Stomping, and Jumping Words
Catch a Falling Writer by...Practicing Letter Formations and Sight Words
Catch a Falling Writer by...Rebuilding Cut-Up Sentences
Part III. Creating Independence
Catch a Falling Writer by...Using Verbal Prompts for Self-Editing
Catch a Falling Writer by...Offering a Pinch of Praise
Catch a Falling Writer by...Recording Oral Responses on Sticky Notes
Catch a Falling Writer by...Offering a Variety of Focus Sheets
Catch a Falling Writer by...Dealing With Procrastination
Catch a Falling Writer by...Using a Variety of "Good" Questions
Catch a Falling Writer by...Adding Art, Music, & Drama
Catch a Falling Writer by...Connecting Writing With Reading
Catch a Falling Writer by...Guiding Writers in Small-Group Instruction
Appendix: Focus Sheets
Recommended Web Sites, Research, and Texts
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