Making Revision Matter: Strategies for Guiding Students to Focus, Organize, and Strengthen Their Writing Independently

When teachers are asked, "What's the toughest thing about teaching writing?" they usually answer, "Revision." Here, finally, is a book that will change their opinion. Janet Angelillo offers a rigorous, yet accessible guide that treats revision as the rich, satisfying activity that it is meant to be. She provides ideas, inspiration, and classroom illustrations to bring it alive and make it possible for all students. In short, she makes revision matter!