Casework in K-6 Writing Instruction is a collection of teaching cases that feature real teachers, real students, and real examples of K-6 writing instruction. Using student/teacher dialogue and reader-friendly narration, each case author describes a teacher's use of print and/or media-based tools to teach students how to write for literacy and disciplinary purposes. Rather than focusing on one particular method, this book features multiple methods, such as writing workshop, 6+1 Traits, and balanced literacy, presented through authentic classroom examples. The book includes a view of...

Casework in K 6 Writing Instruction is a collection of teaching cases that feature real teachers, real students, and real examples of K 6 writing instruction. Using student/teacher dialogue and reader-friendly narration, each case author describes a teacher s use of print and/or media-based tools to teach students how to write for literacy and disciplinary purposes. Rather than focusing on one particular method, this book features multiple methods, such as writing workshop, 6+1 Traits, and balanced literacy, presented through authentic classroom examples. The book includes a view of...