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OverviewLaunched in middle schools in the fall of 2005, the ""Writers Matter"" approach was designed to discover ways to improve the fit between actual English curricula, district/state standards and, more recently, the Common Core Curriculum Standards for writing instruction. Adapted from Erin Gruwell's successful Freedom Writers Program, ""Writers Matter"" develops students' skills in the context of personal growth, understanding others, and making broader connections to the world. Empowering Young Writers explains and expands on the practical aspects of the ""Writers Matter"" approach, emphasizing a focus on free expression and establishing connections between the curriculum and students' personal lives. Program creator Robert Vogel, and his co-authors offer proven ways to motivate adolescents to write, work diligently to improve their writing skills, and think more critically about the world. This comprehensive book will help teachers, administrators, and education students apply and reproduce the ""Writers Matter"" approach more broadly, which can have a profound impact on their students' lives and social development. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Deborah S Yost , Robert Vogel , Kimberly E LewinskiPublisher: Temple University Press,U.S. Imprint: Temple University Press,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.408kg ISBN: 9781439910818ISBN 10: 1439910812 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 07 March 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments PART I 1 Empowering Young Writers through the Writers Matter Approach 2 Posing Intriguing Themes to Stimulate Adolescents’ Writing 3 Inspiring Students to Write about Their Lives With Erin Bloom and Dianna Newton 4 Building Relationships and Community in the Classroom PART II 5 Building Writing Self-Efficacy through Writers’ Workshops 6 Implementing the Writers’ Workshop With Steve Clark 7 Teaching Revision with Honesty With Dianna Newton PART III 8 Using Poetry and Mentor Texts to Stimulate Personal Writing Reflections With Erin Bloom 9 Integrating Literature and Writing With Dianna Newton 10 Making Deeper Connections through Integrated Learning 11 Integrating History, Reading, and Writing With Francesca Cantarini PART IV 12 Making Community and World Connections through Writing APPENDIX A: Students’ Writing Relating to the Five Writers Matter Themes APPENDIX B: Web Resource for Teachers References IndexReviewsAuthor InformationDeborah S. Yost is a Professor of Education at La Salle University. She served as the primary researcher for Writers Matters over the past several years. Robert Vogel is a Professor of Education, Founding Director of Writers Matter Program and Co-Director of Leadership and Global Understanding Minor at La Salle University. Kimberly E. Lewinski is an Assistant Professor of Education at La Salle University and serves as Assistant Director for the Writers Matter Program. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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