Getting the Most Out of Morning Message and Other Shared Writing Lessons (Grades K-2)

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Summary: Practical guide
Review: Contains a number of very good suggestions not only for the classroom, but for those of us at home who use a message board and are looking to maximize the time we have with the kids.

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Summary: An excellent book for developing young writers
Review: The authors have provided an easy-to-read book for teachers who want to help students in primary grades (K-2) develop writing skills. Excellent for beginning teachers who need a starting point and for veteran teachers who want to continue to improve writing instruction. Filled with examples, actual lessons and management ideas that illustrate the "power" of shared writing.

Rating:
Summary: An excellent book for developing young writers
Review: The authors have provided an easy-to-read book for teachers who want to help students in primary grades (K-2) develop writing skills. Excellent for beginning teachers who need a starting point and for veteran teachers who want to continue to improve writing instruction. Filled with examples, actual lessons and management ideas that illustrate the "power" of shared writing.

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Summary: Simple and Practical
Review: This book helps with getting started in an interactive writing program. It contains tips for setting up the shared writing area, sample dialogues for the 3 included grades (K-2), schedule examples, word wall and other environmental print ideas, and a really neat diagram that breaks down all of the skills that can be touched on with questioning ideas. A nice bonus is a section on encouraging parent involvement at home. This book gives you the basics to get the program going without going in depth into theories.

Rating:
Summary: Simple and Practical
Review: This book helps with getting started in an interactive writing program. It contains tips for setting up the shared writing area, sample dialogues for the 3 included grades (K-2), schedule examples, word wall and other environmental print ideas, and a really neat diagram that breaks down all of the skills that can be touched on with questioning ideas. A nice bonus is a section on encouraging parent involvement at home. This book gives you the basics to get the program going without going in depth into theories.