Writing as Learning: A Content-based Approach

Writing as Learning: A Content-Based Approach, Second Edition offers teachers twelve easy-to-use strategies for engaging students in writing about subject area content. Based on the authors’ extensive work with learners at all levels, the strategies help students gain a deep understanding of concepts, build a rich vocabulary, and develop organized thinking processes. This resource provides step-by-step guidance for implementing each strategy and includes examples illustrating how to use the strategies for different ages and subject areas. The revised edition includes: * Updated references to research * Expanded discussion of writing as a learning process * New writing activities based on the strategies * More tips and suggestions for implementing the strategies.