Educational Leadership

Includes bibliographical references.

What writing is and isn't? -- Writing is taught, not caught -- Parents as writing partners -- Making the most of mentor texts -- Teaching the writer's craft-- Revamping the classroom research project -- Teaching argument writing to ELLs -- Writing to the world -- Beyond the five-paragraph essay -- Let students write their masterpiece -- Should we let the pigeon stay up late?

[Article Title : What writing is and isn't? / Jeff Anderson, p. 10-15] Abstract : Not explained in a kit or a formula, writing is a process, a skill, a joy.;[Article Title : Writing is taught, not caught / Carol Jago, p. 16-21] Abstract : Staring into the wild blue yonder doesn't pique inspiration, but tangible instruction does.;[Article Title : Parents as writing partners / Mary Ehrenworth, p. 22-27] Abstract : How to enlist parents to be their child's first reader.;[Article Title : Making the most of mentor texts / Kelly Gallagher, p. 28-33] Abstract : To learn to do something unfamiliar, stand next to someone who knows how.;[Article Title : Teaching the writer's craft / Penny Kittle, p. 34-39] Abstract : Six practices that build savvy writers.;[Article Title : Revamping the classroom research project / Nanci Werner-Burke, p. 40-45] Abstract : Google and the spirit of inquiry make research projects lively, relevant, and substantive.;[Article Title : Teaching argument writing to ELLs / Larry Ferlazzo and Katie Hull-Sypnieski, p. 46-53] Abstract : Strategies for every level of language learner-from beginner to advanced.;[Article Title : Writing to the world / Julie D. Ramsay, p. 54-59] Abstract : Kids collaborate on global level through digital social interaction.;[Article Title : Beyond the five-paragraph essay / Kimberly Hill Campbell, p. 60-66] Abstract : Write with authority, not formula, and leave their straitjacket behind.;[Article Title : Let students write their masterpiece / Steve Gardiner, p. 67-72] Abstract : What happens when the teacher says, "This is the year you write your masterpiece".;[Article Title : Should we let the pigeon stay up late? / Brandi Clark, p. 73] Abstract : Primary kids take on the art of persuasion.