{"product_id":"writing-from-scratch-lesson-plans-to-boost-your-classroom-writing-instruction-paperback","title":"Writing from Scratch: Lesson Plans to Boost Your Classroom Writing Instruction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShannon Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffective, engaging strategies that will boost your confidence in teaching writing\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWriting from Scratch\u003c\/i\u003e is a positive, encouraging book full of practical techniques for elementary teachers and students to get the most out of their writing time. Award-winning author Shannon Anderson presents specific, skill-based lessons through a running theme of baking and cooking. Each lesson, or \"recipe,\" will help you serve up effective instruction on writing topics like idea generation, figurative language, plotting, and structure. This book is designed not just to develop student writing, but to develop students as writers. The experiences and guidance in \u003ci\u003eWriting From Scratch\u003c\/i\u003e will inspire you to plan a year-long curriculum--or jump in mid-year--for writing instruction that will make a difference for students today, and into the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet practical ideas for incorporating writing lessons into your elementary classroom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild writing exercises into content lessons, for added writing instruction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInspire students to get excited about writing and explore their identities as writers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain the confidence you need to plan a full writing curriculum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeachers in K-5 settings, as well as principals and education leaders, will benefit from this hands-on writing instruction guide. Perfect for solo use or as a guide for professional development, \u003ci\u003eWriting From Scratch\u003c\/i\u003e will have you cooking up fantastic writing lessons in no time!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHET YOUR STUDENTS' APPETITE FOR WRITING WITH FUN \"RECIPES\" AND EASY-TO-USE TECHNIQUES\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere comes a point in every teacher's career when we realize that ready-made lesson plans and one-size-fits-all activities aren't sparking students' passion for writing. Just as homemade cookies are better than store-bought, writing lessons that are tailored to students' particular needs and interests are always going to be more engaging. \u003ci\u003eWriting from Scratch: Lesson Plans to Boost Your Classroom Writing Instruction\u003c\/i\u003e is a \"cookbook\" for crafting writing lessons that will not only get students writing, but help transform them into writers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat writing instruction doesn't have to be difficult. In this book, award-winning educator Shannon Anderson shares simple ideas for incorporating writing into any elementary classroom. \"Cooking demonstrations\" give you step-by-step instructions and examples for using each technique. Flip through to the topics that interest you most and teach students how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrainstorm writing topics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdd details and dialogue\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate settings and characters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite letters, diaries, poems, how-tos, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse devices like metaphor and hyperbole\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporate humor and emotion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEdit and revise their work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou'll also discover fun creative writing exercises, planning tips, and guidance on setting young writers up for success. \u003ci\u003eWriting from Scratch\u003c\/i\u003e is a great supplement for elementary teachers ready to cook up great writing lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHANNON ANDERSON\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning children's author, educator, and speaker. She taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level, and was named one of 10 Teachers who Awed and Inspired by \u003ci\u003eThe Today Show\u003c\/i\u003e in 2019. Anderson currently teaches at Franklin College as an Instructor of Education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.9 x 7.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 05, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426379153586,"sku":"9781394280995","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/bc1ea95f5bd5e014a27b35b59707fd53.webp?v=1778515079","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/writing-from-scratch-lesson-plans-to-boost-your-classroom-writing-instruction-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}