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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
In a Deep Dark Magic Wood by Scott Peters
Monday, September 9, 2024
Write Like This by Kelly Gallagher
Genre: Educationa, Informational
Source: I purchased a copy
If you are a teacher or a homeschooling parent and don't know how to teach your children the important skills of writing based on real-world experiences, then this is the book you need.
Kelly is a wealth of knowledge in this area. His students are taught from the first day that writing is very important in his class. There are nine chapters in this book. One of my favorites was the chapter called Express and Reflect. I have been a reflective writer for years. I have had my students reflect on their work. I never considered teaching them the difference between expressive writing and reflective writing. Throughout the book he makes it clear that you need to demonstrate with the kids what you are trying to teach them. Show them that you too make mistakes in writing and that writing is hard, but reachable. The book is full of not only his examples, but also student examples. We as a teacher get to see his teaching method throughout the book. I have read this book at least three times. I learn something new every single time. I recommend all teachers take a look at this book.