Contents
Meet the Author
Acknowledgments
Free Downloads
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1 – The Need for a Writer’s Workshop to Work with Ease
Chapter 2 – Common Core and Research Behind the Writing Cycle
Chapter 3 – A First Look at the Writing Cycle
Chapter 4 – Kindling Innate Abilities
Chapter 5 – The Difference the Writing Cycle Makes
Chapter 6 – Respond to a Writing Topic Prompt with Me
Chapter 7 – Prewrite with Me
Chapter 8 – Write First Drafts with Me
Chapter 9 – Revise Words and Phrases with Me
Chapter 10 – Fine-Tune Leads and Closes with Me
Chapter 11 – Combine Sentences with Me
Chapter 12 – Proofread a Final Draft with Me
Chapter 13 – Score a Final Draft with Me
Chapter 14 – Write an Unassisted Writing Sample with Me
Chapter 15 – Publish a Final Draft with Me
Epilogue
Appendix for Student Self-Assessment
Appendix for PALS strategies
References
Leslie Snyder, Middle School Advanced English Teacher, Casa Grande Elementary School District –
This book would be ideal for the Administrative/Academic coaches who are responsible for staff development in their buildings. I was “wowed” beyond belief!
Ingrid Jones, Ph.D., Professional Learning Specialist, Caroosa County Schools –
A book that makes writer’s workshop with the common core state standards manageable and doable, is a book that is long overdue.
Dr. Allen Berger, Childhood & Exceptional Student Education, Armstrong Atlantic State University –
Too often students’ ideas are left out of education. Not so in this book, which gives power to students and help to teachers. Warren Combs’ voice engages the reader as he blends a deep understanding of research and practice with state and national trends and standards. The respect shown to teachers and other educators is as appealing as the quotations about writing and life.