"Reading and Writing Genre with Purpose in K-8 Classrooms adds a new dimension to genre studies that will engage students and re-invigorate teaching. The book sharpens our focus on student motivation, an essential yet often overlooked aspect of teaching. The authors offer an array of purposeful and creative ways to teach narrative, procedural, informational, dramatic, and persuasive texts, and bring us one step closer to the kinds of learner-centered instruction so necessary to succeed in a modern world." -Sharon Taberski, author of Comprehension from the Ground Up "Make room on your professional bookshelf for a much needed book! You'll learn how to explicitly teach genre features and coach students as you establish meaningful writing purposes that inspire students to read. Not only do the authors provide solid guidelines for teaching genre in writing and reading, but they also invite you into classrooms to see how teachers and students create environments that engage all learners. And for each genre, you'll find lists of books to teach reading and writing!" -Laura Robb, author of Teaching Middle School Writers "You can explicitly teach students what they need to know to comprehend and produce genres well while engaging students in captivating communicative experiences-in fact, you can do it better!" -Nell K. Duke, Samantha Caughlan, Mary M. Juzwik, and Nicole M. Martin Too many U.S. classrooms lack a colorful compelling context for reading and writing, resulting in flat, uninspired, formulaic writing by students. Reading and Writing Genre with Purpose in K-8 Classrooms is designed to help pre- and inservice teachers, literacy coaches, and reading specialists question status quo ways of working with language and texts, replace weaker practices with better ones, and change the way genre is taught. Drawing from theory and research that suggests students learn better and more deeply when learning is contextualized and genuinely motivated, the book presents five guiding principles for teaching genre. Emphasizing purposeful communication, it will guide you through teaching students to read, write, speak, and listen to different real-world genres that inspire and engage them. Nell K. Duke, Samantha Caughlan, Mary M. Juzwik, and Nicole M. Martin: <ul>
<li>identify commonly used assignments and practices for teaching genre that are fundamentally flawed and explain why</li> <li> offer inspiring alternative practices, grounded in research and illustrated in real projects in real classrooms</li> <li> show how the five guiding principles come to life in reading and writing projects across the whole K-8 grade span </li> <li> provide planning sheets and other tools and tips that will allow you to manage genre-with-purpose instruction in your classroom. </li> </ul>
This book is about teaching genre differently-with purpose. Reading and Writing Genre with Purpose in K-8 Classrooms will help you reinvigorate your teaching.

Reading and Writing Genre with Purpose in K-8 Classrooms

Martin, Nicole

Caughlan, Samantha

Juzwik, Mary

Duke, Nell K.

Reference

Heinemann

Reading and Writing Genre with Purpose in K-8 Classrooms (Print eBook Bundle)

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

A Mother's Worst Nightmare was written by two strong and courageous women, Nicole and Sharnel. We decided to share with the world our journey of caring for a child with an illness that ultimately led to their death. We introduce: Shakil Williams, whom was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 11 And Nyasia Martin, whom was diagnosed with Epilepsy at the age of 6 This collection is presented by two authors living in different States whom was bought together by God to inspire and share their love, loss and coping skills with other parents/caregivers whom experienced similar heartache and loss. If you are reading this, it's not by accident. Please support us and our hopes to help someone that may be dealing with similar issues... Read Our Stories, Share Our Angels...

A Mother's Worst Nightmare...Read Our Stories, Share Our Angels

Williams, Sharnel

Parenting & Relationships

PNG Publishing LLC

At a young age Sarah learned a special talent that her friends did not have. She discovered that she had the rare ability to transform into a werewolf at will and roam the forest - free, but forever alone. As she reaches 17, Sarah has learned to accept her curse and sees herself as protector of the humans that feared and hated her for what she was. As she emotionally begins to drift away from humanity, confused about whether she is monster or human, larger problems shove their way into her life. She finds that she isn't the only existing monster and that not all monsters are as docile. Sarah soon finds herself in the middle of an age-old, underground war between prehistoric monsters and the human race. In stepping up to her role as the guardian of mankind, Sarah also learns that she is not as alone as she had always been led to believe and that perhaps things are not always as they seem...

The Werewolf

Children's Books

Trafford Publishing

THNATBy: Nicole Martin THNAT is the story of a little creature who finds himself isolated and alone. As he tries to make friends, he becomes more and more grateful for the one passerby who stops to listen and care. This book speaks to the fundamental values of acceptance and sympathy- simply listening with an open heart and being there for another can change the world as we know it. About the Author At age 13, Nicole Martin wrote THNAT in an attempt to understand and verbalize some of the challenging experiences of her life growing up in Wisconsin. As a child, she was frequently left out or bullied because she looked different from everyone else, including during a summer camp where kids would smear peanut butter in her hair and throw seeds at her. She has always been immensely thankful for the few people in her life who bothered to look deeper than her skin, and wanted to highlight their positive impact with this book, clearly inspired by the tone of Dr. Seuss. The story was modified slightly for a school assignment, and her friend Krissy helped with some of the illustration ideas. In 2020, Nicole revisited the original story and released this edited version.

Thnat

Action & Adventure

Dorrance Publishing Co.

The early years are the most critical period of learning for a child with autism. Therapeutic art-making can be a useful tool to tap into their imaginations and help them to express their thoughts and feelings. 'Art as an Early Intervention Tool for Children with Autism' includes practical advice on helping a child move beyond scribbling, organizing the child's environment for maximum comfort and relaxation, and providing physical and sensory support. This book is packed with tips and suggestions for how to provide art therapy for children with autism - covering topics such as the basic materials required, safety issues, how to set up a workspace, and ideas for managing difficult behavior. The author writes from a professional and personal perspective - Nicole Martin is a qualified art therapist specializing in working with children with autism, and she also has a brother with autism. This book is perfect for busy parents and as a practical reference for professionals such as psychologists, teachers, occupational therapists, sensory integration therapists and anyone working with a child on the autism spectrum.

Art as an Early Intervention Tool for Children With Autism

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