Tools for Teaching Writing: Strategies and Interventions for Diverse Learners in Grades 3-8, 19/Aug/2014
| Author(s) | David Campos, Kathleen Fad |
| ISBN10 | 1416619046 |
| ISBN13 | 9781416619048 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Pages | 245 |
| Year Publish | 2014 August |
Synopsis
Teaching students to write with the level of fluency and focus demanded by new standards and common assessments is tough in a crowded curriculum loaded with lots of other instructional responsibilities. That's why you need this book with dozens of ready-made tools you can use right away with students in grades 3–8. The series of writing prompts, instructional strategies, evaluation forms, and other tools help you address eight traits that lead to writing success. And a seven-step process ensures you always know which tool to use and when to use it as you teach essential writing skills. Because of the level of student diversity you face, there are ideas and strategies for accommodating different learning styles and tips for English language learners, struggling readers, and students with disabilities.
About The Authors:
David Campos began his career in education over 20 years ago when he started teaching 2nd grade. He later entered graduate school, taught ESL, and worked in corporate training and development. He earned his Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin, specializing in learning disabilities and behavior disorders. His first job in academia was at Roosevelt University (Chicago), where he was an assistant professor in the College of Education. After earning rank and tenure, he became an associate professor of education at the University of the Incarnate Word, where he has supervised student teachers and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in special education, multicultural education, and instructional design and delivery.
David has written books focused on English language learners, childhood obesity, and gay and lesbian youth. He was guest editor of a special issue of the Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, which focused on language acquisition as it relates to Latino students. His peer-reviewed articles focus on constructivist teaching and authentic assessment by way of African American visionaries. David spends his time between San Antonio, Austin, and his parents' lake home outside Marble Fall, Texas.
Kathleen Fad is an author and consultant from Austin, Texas. Kathy's professional experience has spanned over 30 years as a general education teacher, special education teacher, university professor, author, and independent consultant. Kathy's specialty is designing practical, common-sense strategies that are research based. Kathy has coauthored numerous books, articles, and assessment instruments. ThePractical Ideas That Really Work series now includes a wide variety of topics, such as ADHD, autism, disruptive behaviors, reading problems, and giftedness. Kathy's latest book includes interventions for students with high-functioning autism.
Kathy's staff development often relates to differentiated instructional strategies, collaboration, and RTI interventions that impact both academics and behavior. With a Master's degree and Ph.D. in special education, as well as teaching and consulting experience in general education, Kathy's work with inclusionary and coteaching instructional arrangements has been a great fit for her skills. Specialties in autism and emotional disturbance have also given her perspective and expertise with challenging situations that teachers and administrators face. Kathy often works with beginning teachers and schools that are working to maintain effective student intervention teams and implement Tier 2 and Tier 3 academic or behavioral interventions. Kathy's website, Tools for Great Teachers, can be found atwww.toolsforgreatteachers.com.
