If there’s someone who knows about teaching writing, it’s Steve Graham. He’s a nationally recognized professor, teacher, and researcher in the field of writing. The bulk of his work is with students with learning disabilities. His writing is always clear, informative, and helpful.
Graham and his colleagues at Vanderbilt launched Project Write , a website “designed to improve the writing and self-regulation behaviors of students in early elementary grades (1-3).” The site includes an overview of the stages of instruction from Develop Background Knowledge through Independent Performance. There are lesson plans that use two strategies to teach persuasive writing: POW and TREE. Last, there is a resource page which offers online and print resources.
If you teach writing, I think you’ll find Project Write a helpful tool!
About the Author
Along with her background as a professor, researcher, writer, and teacher, Joanne Meier is a mom. Join Joanne as she shares her experiences raising her own young readers, and guides parents and teachers on the best practices in reading.
Publication Date
May 22, 2012