{"product_id":"9780807770801","title":"Teaching Children to Write: Constructing Meaning and Mastering Mechanics","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn his latest book, Daniel Meier\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ehighlights the critical importance of integrating content and mechanics for successful and engaged writing at the K–4 level. Featuring the teaching philosophies and strategies of seven exemplary teachers, and a discussion of relevant research and theory, Meier\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eprovides a fresh, practical, and much-needed perspective on making writing meaningful and effective in the current standards-based era. Written by an experienced teacher and researcher, \u003cem\u003eTeaching Children to Write\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewill be of interest to both new and veteran teachers, as well as curriculum coordinators, literacy coaches, and researchers on writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplanations of key theories on early literacy research, integration of content and mechanics, and effective teaching strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guidance for using children’s literature for writing, generating ideas and content, composing, writing, and revising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels for supporting student writing with native and non-native English-language speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance for using developmentally appropriate techniques and strategies to encourage young writers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA user-friendly format that includes samples of children’s artwork and writing, questions for reflection, issues to consider, research summaries, and suggestions for teaching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Meier\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Elementary Education at San Francisco State University. He also serves as co-editor of \u003cem\u003eVoices of Practitioners\u003c\/em\u003e, an online teacher research feature of NAEYC’s \u003cem\u003eYoung Children\u003c\/em\u003e. His books include \u003cem\u003eHere’s the Story\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLearning from Young Children in the Classroom\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLearning in Small Moments\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eScribble Scrabble\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Young Child’s Memory for Words\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teachers College Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107332243696,"sku":"9780807770801","price":30.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780807770801_p0.jpg?v=1763727102","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780807770801","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}