Writing: A Project-Based Approach
Published on 1. January 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-338-46720-8 (ISBN)
Description
Give students authentic reasons to write with this collection of stimulating project-based learning activities. Each unit starts with a driving question that propels students to do research, investigate, collaborate, and communicate their results through multimedia and digital presentations. Includes teacher models and student exemplars, as well as printable planning sheets, graphic organizers, and rubrics- which are provided online- to scaffold student investigations and writing.--book cover
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to First Grade, Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 266 mm
Width: 212 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
303 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-338-46720-8 (9781338467208)
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Susan Van Zile, a published author with 30+ years of classroom teaching and experience, has a master's degree in Teaching and Curriculum. She currently supervises student teachers at Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and serves as a Teacher Emeritus for her former school district. She has presented at conferences for the Pennsylvania Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development and the National Council of Teachers of English.
Julie Hussey is a veteran 5th-grade teacher with 21 years of classroom experience. Outside of the classroom, she works on her Ed.D. in Leadership. She is a curriculum writer, literacy-night planner, and a chauffeur for her four children. Additionally, she has presented at conferences for the Pennsylvania Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development and the National Council of Teachers of English.
Alyssa Eyster is a 5th-grade teacher with a background in early childhood and elementary education. A recent graduate from Pennsylvania State University, she is passionate about literacy education and promoting confident writers within her learning community. Alyssa is getting her master's degree in Educational Development and Strategies, coordinates math night, coaches soccer, and plays the piano.
Julie Hussey is a veteran 5th-grade teacher with 21 years of classroom experience. Outside of the classroom, she works on her Ed.D. in Leadership. She is a curriculum writer, literacy-night planner, and a chauffeur for her four children. Additionally, she has presented at conferences for the Pennsylvania Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development and the National Council of Teachers of English.
Alyssa Eyster is a 5th-grade teacher with a background in early childhood and elementary education. A recent graduate from Pennsylvania State University, she is passionate about literacy education and promoting confident writers within her learning community. Alyssa is getting her master's degree in Educational Development and Strategies, coordinates math night, coaches soccer, and plays the piano.