Write Like This - Teaching Real-World Writing Through Modeling And Mentor Texts

In This Collection Of Assignments And Readings Gallagher A High School English Teacher Emphasizes That Students Should Read Examples Of Good Writing In Order To Emulate It The Books Chapters Are Organized By Type Of Assignments And Realworld Writing Purposes Express And Reflect Inform And Explain Evaluate And Judge Inquire And Explore Analyze And Interpret And Take A Stand Or Propose A Solution Each Chapter Provides Mentor Texts By Professional Writers And By The Author Plus Student Writing Samples Going Beyond The Fiveparagraph Essays The Authors Suggestions Include Creative Assignments Related To Tv Shows Movies And Song Lyrics Eight Brief Appendices Offer Reading Selections And Student Worksheets Annotation 2012 Book News Inc Portland Or Booknewscom