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

• activities for every phase of the writing process, from brainstorming and goal-setting to revising
• proof of effectiveness with students who have learning disabilities (field-testing data...