Glover, Matt.

Engaging young writers : preschool-grade 1 / Matt Glover ; [foreword by Katie Wood Ray]. - Portsmouth, NH : Heinemann, c2009. - xv, 144 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-138) and index.

Big ideas for nurturing young writers -- Entry points into writing for young children -- Essential entry points: meaning, choice, and purpose -- Invitational entry points: conversations and curriculum -- Story entry points: capitalizing on dramatic play and favorite books -- Experience entry points: you could make a book about that -- Interest entry points: writing about passions -- Final thoughts: an epilogue.

Presents activities, strategies, and lesson ideas to help students in preschool through first grade build their writing skills.

Professional Professional Follett Library Resources

032501745X 9780325017457 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2008048254


English language--Composition and exercises--Study and teaching (Early childhood)
English language--Composition and exercises--Study and teaching.

LB1139.5.L35 / G59 2009

P 372.62 GLO/O