Brain-Friendly Strategies for Developing Student Writing Skills e-bog

"e;Explains brain research in easy-to-understand language and includes real classroom stories from diverse grade levels and student populations. Any teacher who wants to support effective, brain-friendly instruction should read this book and share it with colleagues and administrators."e;-Bobbie Faulkner, TeacherScottsdale Unified School District, Phoenix, AZ"e;The major strengths are the implications of current brain research and how to maximize student learning and enjoyment in the learning process."e;-Mary Moore, Third-Grade TeacherJason Lee Elementary School, Richland, WAA brain-based approach for nurturing the writer in every student!Today's world of high-stakes testing challenges teachers to find a balance between brain-centered and test-driven practices. This insightful book provides a framework for using brain-compatible strategies to develop confident and competent writers while meeting district and national standards.The author applies core principles of effective teaching to writing instruction and shows teachers how to foster a love of writing in their classroom. Written in a user-friendly format, this revised edition of Write Brain Write features classroom stories, reflection questions, student examples, and activities for elementary, middle, and high school students to help teachers implement brain-friendly writing instruction. This resource provides information on:Creating a brain-compatible classroom based on how the brain learnsUsing a seven-step framework to promote writing skillsIntegrating test preparation with instruction to boost student achievementCross-curricular writing in social studies, science, math, and language artsFoster high literacy and increase performance on high-stakes tests while nurturing an authentic love for learning in every student!