  In sports, a good coach is part of the team, and emphasizes participation rather than final scores. This video outlines a similar approach to the teaching of writing: the process model, in which the instructor treats students as fellow writers involved in a creative and unpredictable progression of ideas and actions. With commentary from veteran writing instructors�including Dr. Lois Matz Rosen, author of Within and Beyond the Writing Process in the Secondary English Classroom, and Michael Steinberg, author of The Writer�s Way: A Process Approach to Writing�the video explores individual and group activities that facilitate steps in the process. Real-life classroom scenes showcase teachers achieving results by circulating among students with encouragement and constructive advice. Accompanying the video is a workbook containing a teacher workshop outline and activities, as well as teacher resources, tools, and student-based learning projects. A stylish, inspiring guide to an effective and thoroughly tested teaching method, the Teaching Writing package offers a winning game plan for any composition, journalism, or creative writing instructor. Recommended for grades 6-10. Correlates to English Language Arts standards and Secretary�s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) Information. One 44-minute video, viewable/printable teacher�s guide, and workbook. � 2005. |