Teaching Beginning Writers, Second Edition
Applying the Science of Writing in Grades K-2
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 4. December 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
211 pages
978-1-4625-6358-6 (ISBN)
Description
Now in a revised and updated second edition, this established teacher guide and course text explains the building blocks of explicit writing instruction for young learners. The authors provide science-based methods for teaching foundational skills in handwriting, spelling, sentence writing, and composition, along with effective strategies to scaffold studentsaEUR (TM) learning. Illustrated with vivid classroom vignettes and examples of student work in multiple genres, the text presents clear-cut techniques for assessment, differentiation, and supporting struggling writers. Teacher-friendly features include chapter-opening Guiding Questions and reproducible/downloadable forms, checklists, and rubrics.
New to This Edition
Updated with the latest theory, research, and strategies aligned with the science of writing.
Chapter on paragraph writing.
Chapter on strategies to improve sentences.
Heightened focus on the composition process across genres, in place of genre-specific chapters.
New to This Edition
Updated with the latest theory, research, and strategies aligned with the science of writing.
Chapter on paragraph writing.
Chapter on strategies to improve sentences.
Heightened focus on the composition process across genres, in place of genre-specific chapters.
Reviews / Votes
aEURoeThis is one of the very few books that truly captures what itaEUR (TM)s like to teach writing in primary classrooms. If youaEUR (TM)ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to meet all your studentsaEUR (TM) needs, this book breaks writing instruction into clear, research-based practices that are actually doable during a busy school day. With a strong focus on explicit instruction, modeling, and building syntax knowledge, the authors give teachers practical ways to support students right away.aEUR--Susan Jones, MEd, first-grade teacher, Middleton School District, MassachusettsaEURoeThis book provides the most comprehensive guidance to date for early writing development and instruction. It is grounded in foundational theories and supported by rigorous research. The authors describe instructional practices that reflect the multiple components of writing, including transcription skills (such as handwriting and spelling) and text generation skills (composing). Positioning language at the center of writing, the authors highlight strategies for building young writers' purpose and motivation for writing in multiple genres. The book reinforces the connections between reading and writing, demonstrating how a variety of skills across developmental domains are integrated to yield cohesive and accurate writing.aEUR--Hope K. Gerde, PhD, Professor and DeanaEUR (TM)s Excellence Chair, Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture, Texas A&M University
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Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Guilford Publications
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4625-6358-6 (9781462563586)
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Additional editions
David L. Coker Jr. | Kristen D. Ritchey
Teaching Beginning Writers, Second Edition
Applying the Science of Writing in Grades K-2
Book
approx. 01/2027
2nd Edition
Guilford Press
€62.50
Not yet published
Previous edition
David L. Coker Jr. | Kristen D. Ritchey
Teaching Beginning Writers
Book
05/2015
1st Edition
Guilford Press
€37.00
Shipment within 15-20 days
Persons
David L. Coker Jr., EdD, is Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware, where he teaches courses on language, writing, and reading. His research explores effective approaches to writing instruction, writing development, and writing assessment, with a focus on understanding struggling writers. Dr. Coker's interest in writing emerged from his experiences as a classroom teacher. He has published articles in leading journals of literacy, educational psychology, and learning disabilities.
Kristen D. Ritchey, PhD, is Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware, where she teaches courses in reading and writing interventions and special education. Her research focuses on evidence-based interventions for young students with reading and writing disabilities and difficulties. A former elementary special education teacher, Dr. Ritchey has developed assessments and literacy interventions for students in need of supplemental and intensive interventions, as well as writing curricula for kindergarten and first grade. Her research has been published in leading special education and education journals.
Kristen D. Ritchey, PhD, is Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware, where she teaches courses in reading and writing interventions and special education. Her research focuses on evidence-based interventions for young students with reading and writing disabilities and difficulties. A former elementary special education teacher, Dr. Ritchey has developed assessments and literacy interventions for students in need of supplemental and intensive interventions, as well as writing curricula for kindergarten and first grade. Her research has been published in leading special education and education journals.