Teaching Evidence-Based Writing: Nonfiction
Author | : Leslie Blauman |
Publisher | : Corwin Press |
Total Pages | : 303 |
Release | : 2016-10-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781506379067 |
ISBN-13 | : 1506379060 |
Rating | : 4/5 (060 Downloads) |
Download or read book Teaching Evidence-Based Writing: Nonfiction written by Leslie Blauman and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2016-10-14 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At heart, learning to read and write analytically is learning to think well For Evidence-Based Writing: Nonfiction, renowned teacher Leslie Blauman combed the standards and her classroom bookshelves to craft lessons that use the best nonfiction picture books, biographies, and article excerpts to make writing about reading a clear, concrete process. Students learn to analyze and cite evidence about main idea, point of view, visuals, and words and structure. And best of all, your students gain a confidence in responding to complex texts and ideas that will serve them well in school, on tests, and in any situation when they are asked: What are you basing that on? Show me how you know.