Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Teaching Elementary Writing

Promote Authentic Writing Through Student-Centered Instruction

Student-centered, responsive instruction helps build authentic writing opportunities while allowing room for choice and creativity. Part of the Five-to-Thrive series, this book serves as a go-to desk companion designed to meet you at the moment you need answers. The just-in-time approach makes accessible

• Practical teaching strategies on essential topics, such as building a classroom community of writers, deciding on instructional approaches, and using assessment to inform instruction
• Online printables for planning and in-class note-taking
• Suggestions for seminal readings and resources to go deeper into each topic area
• Classroom examples, strategies, and tips to put into practice right away