{"product_id":"writing-better-steve-graham-9781557667045","title":"Writing Better: Effective Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Difficulties","description":"Whether they have learning disabilities or just need extra help, struggling writers can improve their skills dramatically if they get the detailed, explicit instruction they need. This practical guidebook shows elementary school teachers how to make this systematic instruction part of their classroom. Educators will find a wide range of specific strategies that include\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eactivities for every phase of the writing process, from brainstorming and goal-setting to revising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eproof of effectiveness with students who have learning disabilities (field-testing data included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eguidelines on how to teach the strategies and use them across grades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeasy-to-learn formats for students, such as mnemonic devices and short step-by-step action plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexercises specially tailored for different types of writing, including stories, explanations, persuasive essays, reports, and comparisons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeverything teachers need -- no additional materials necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Photocopiable student worksheets give teachers ready-to-use writing activities, and before-and-after examples of student writing demonstrate how the strategies work. With these practical, scientifically validated ideas and exercises, teachers will help struggling students develop a toolbox of skills to improve their classwork and change the way they feel about writing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steve Graham, Karen Harris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1557667047\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781557667045\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brookes Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/22\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 177\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.91lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.04h x 7.20w x 0.49d","brand":"Steve Graham","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45896850309375,"sku":"9781557667045","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6ef187fc-d07c-4412-8d9c-f53218285be4.jpg?v=1721372491","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/writing-better-steve-graham-9781557667045","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}