Catch a Falling Writer - Hebert, Connie R.

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Résumé :
Catch falling writers in Grades K-3 before feelings of frustration and low confidence develop! This book offers research-based strategies that foster independent writing.

Biographie:
Dr. Connie R. Hebert is a nationally acclaimed teacher of teachers, reading specialist,?and motivational speaker. Her company, EINNOC Educational Enterprises, is dedicated to motivating, teaching, and inspiring educators around the world. Connie received a doctorate in educational leadership, a master?s degree in reading from the College of William & Mary,?and Reading Recovery certification from Lesley University. Experience in the field includes Director of Reading (K-12), Elementary Teacher (7 school districts), Reading Specialist (K-6), Gifted & Talented Teacher, Elementary Music Teacher, and Reading Recovery Teacher (3 school districts). She is the author of the book, Catch a Falling Reader ©...

Sommaire:
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
Part I. Engaging in Writing
Catch a Falling Writer by...Generating Meaningful Discussions
Catch a Falling Writer by...Scaffolding Ideas for Writing
Catch a Falling Writer by...Using Wordless Picture Books
Catch a Falling Writer by...Activating Prior Knowledge
Catch a Falling Writer by...Modeling HOW to Write
Catch a Falling Writer by...Creating a Vocabulary Shopping Cart
Catch a Falling Writer by...Motivating With Puppets
Catch a Falling Writer by...Encouraging Dramatic Expression
Catch a Falling Writer by...Teaching the Purpose of a Web
Catch a Falling Writer by...Introducing a Story Frame
Catch a Falling Writer by...Maintaining a Motivating Writing Center
Part II. The Mechanics of Writing
Catch a Falling Writer by...Correcting the Pencil Grip
Catch a Falling Writer by...Using a Variety of Tools
Catch a Falling Writer by...Starting With Unlined Paper and Paper Plates
Catch a Falling Writer by...Teaching Proper Penmanship Positions
Catch a Falling Writer by...Attending to Directionality and Spacing
Catch a Falling Writer by...Correcting Errors
Catch a Falling Writer by...Articulating Words Aloud
Catch a Falling Writer by...Tapping, Stomping, and Jumping Words
Catch a Falling Writer by...Practicing Letter Formations and Sight Words
Catch a Falling Writer by...Rebuilding Cut-Up Sentences
Part III. Creating Independence
Catch a Falling Writer by...Using Verbal Prompts for Self-Editing
Catch a Falling Writer by...Offering a Pinch of Praise
Catch a Falling Writer by...Recording Oral Responses on Sticky Notes
Catch a Falling Writer by...Offering a Variety of Focus Sheets
Catch a Falling Writer by...Dealing With Procrastination
Catch a Falling Writer by...Using a Variety of Good Questions
Catch a Falling Writer by...Adding Art, Music, & Drama
Catch a Falling Writer by...Connecting Writing With Reading
Catch a Falling Writer by...Guiding Writers in Small-Group Instruction
Appendix: Focus Sheets
Recommended Web Sites, Research, and Texts