Writers' Workshop: Reflections of Elementary and Middle School Teachers (Paperback) by Bobbie A Solley, Maryann Murphy Manning

9780205290154. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 144. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 144 p. Contains: Illustrations. This book is designed for classroom teachers in grades 1-8 who are currently using, or considering using, the Writing Workshop approach. Writers' Workshop is unique because it is written by classroom teachers for classroom teachers. Readers relate to the struggles and accomplishments of other teachers, and hopefully gain the encouragement to take the risks necessary to move forward in providing successful instruction of the writing process. An honest, realistic look into the advantages and disadvantages of Writing Workshop is presented throughout the book. Each contributing author focuses on a different aspect of Writing Workshop, its obstacles and its highpoints, as well as solutions and teaching suggestions. This book demonstrates how children at all grade levels can benefit from Writers' Workshop. It is a valuable resource for language arts teachers of Grades 1 through 8 who want to enrich, enliven, and energize their teaching.