Of primary importance : what's essential in teaching young writers / Ann Marie Corgill ; foreword by JoAnn Portalupi.

Author/creator Corgill, Ann Marie, 1971-
Format Book
Publication InfoPortland, Me. : Stenhouse Publishers, ©2008.
Descriptionxii, 220 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents What's essential in teaching young writers? -- Writers will live up to what you expect of them -- Designing the learning landscape: providing space and materials for young writers to grow -- Planning instruction for the writing journey -- Establishing the writing community: routines, tools, and writing strategies -- From ordinary to extraordinary: teaching and learning about poetry with primary writer -- Inquiring minds want to know: teaching and learning about nonfiction with primary writers -- Picture this: teaching and learning about picture books with primary writers -- Publishing possibilities: tips and techniques for sharing, showcasing, and celebrating student writing -- Conclusion: growing forward with young writers.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [213]-214) and index.
LCCN 2008016719
ISBN9781571103741 (alk. paper)
ISBN1571103740 (alk. paper)