National Geographic 6-12 Catalog 2008-2009 - (Page 118) Grades 6–12 Reading / Language Arts The Good Writer’s Kit Inspire the Writer in Every Student FITS ANY SETTING • Alternative to a core program • In-class support for core programs • Intervention classes • After-school tutoring • Summer school Broaden Students’ Identities as Writers • Creative lessons and a variety of writing roles engage students • Insights on writing from real-world authors in The Good Writer’s Guide foster achievement • Self-assessments and Affective Measures get students committed to making progress. Deliver Explicit, Interactive Instruction • Consistent instructional path provides modeling, practice, and application • Interactive lessons with Teaching Visuals create a lively learning environment • Graphic organizers, language and vocabulary support, writing frames, and more build success for English learners. Chapter Focus The Writing Process Commentary by: 1 2 3 4 5 Trade Secrets of a Writer Good Writing Traits Gary Soto Julius Lester Marian Haddad David Yoo Barbara Kingsolver Coach Students to Succeed on High-Stakes Writing Tests • Powerful strategies for effective writing • Concrete, practical solutions to writing What Makes Good Writing Good? The Writing Clinic Troubleshooting Tips Writing Roles and Forms challenges • Practice with test prompts for writing The Many Writers You Are Research and Writing on demand. A Matter of Facts 118
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