Catch a Falling Writer
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"Teachers encounter struggling writers every day. Here's a great guide with practical advice and lots of wisdom—covering everything from pencil grip to the power of praise—that will lift up struggling writers and their teachers."
—Richard Gentry, Researcher, Author, Educational Consultant
Catch young writers before they fall through the cracks!
The ideal companion to Connie Hebert's Catch a Falling Reader, this easy-to-use resource helps K–3 teachers "catch" falling writers before feelings of frustration, defeat, and low confidence develop, making it difficult for children to catch up.
Catch a Falling Writer presents concise approaches for engaging and working with young writers who have challenges with language, vocabulary, fine-motor competency, grammar, diction, correct pencil grip, or letter/sound recognition. Perfect for teachers, literacy specialists and coaches, special education teachers, and student teachers striving to close the gap between reading instruction and writing proficiency, this resource presents:
- Innovative, research-based strategies for engaging students in writing, setting a purpose for writing, and teaching the mechanics of writing
- Strategies that can be used as curriculum supplements to foster independent writing
- Resources and Web sites for further information
Prepare students to meet the growing demands of upper grade levels by boosting their writing capabilities!
Contents
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
Introduction
Introduction
Part I. Engaging in Writing
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Generating Meaningful Discussions
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Scaffolding Ideas for Writing
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Using Wordless Picture Books
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Activating Prior Knowledge
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Modeling HOW to Write
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Creating a Vocabulary "Shopping Cart"
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Motivating With Puppets
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Encouraging Dramatic Expression
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Teaching the Purpose of a Web
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Introducing a Story Frame
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Maintaining a Motivating Writing Center
Part II. The Mechanics of Writing
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Correcting the Pencil Grip
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Using a Variety of Tools
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Starting With Unlined Paper and Paper Plates
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Teaching Proper Penmanship Positions
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Attending to Directionality and Spacing
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Correcting Errors
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Articulating Words Aloud
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Tapping, Stomping, and Jumping Words
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Practicing Letter Formations and Sight Words
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Rebuilding Cut-Up Sentences
Part III. Creating Independence
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Using Verbal Prompts for Self-Editing
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Offering a Pinch of Praise
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Recording Oral Responses on Sticky Notes
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Offering a Variety of Focus Sheets
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Dealing With Procrastination
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Using a Variety of "Good" Questions
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Adding Art, Music, & Drama
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Connecting Writing With Reading
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Guiding Writers in Small-Group Instruction
Appendix: Focus Sheets
Appendix: Focus Sheets
Recommended Web Sites, Research, and Texts
Recommended Web Sites, Research, and Texts
Additional materials
Description
"Teachers encounter struggling writers every day. Here's a great guide with practical advice and lots of wisdom—covering everything from pencil grip to the power of praise—that will lift up struggling writers and their teachers."
—Richard Gentry, Researcher, Author, Educational Consultant
Catch young writers before they fall through the cracks!
The ideal companion to Connie Hebert's Catch a Falling Reader, this easy-to-use resource helps K–3 teachers "catch" falling writers before feelings of frustration, defeat, and low confidence develop, making it difficult for children to catch up.
Catch a Falling Writer presents concise approaches for engaging and working with young writers who have challenges with language, vocabulary, fine-motor competency, grammar, diction, correct pencil grip, or letter/sound recognition. Perfect for teachers, literacy specialists and coaches, special education teachers, and student teachers striving to close the gap between reading instruction and writing proficiency, this resource presents:
- Innovative, research-based strategies for engaging students in writing, setting a purpose for writing, and teaching the mechanics of writing
- Strategies that can be used as curriculum supplements to foster independent writing
- Resources and Web sites for further information
Prepare students to meet the growing demands of upper grade levels by boosting their writing capabilities!
Contents
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
Introduction
Introduction
Part I. Engaging in Writing
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Generating Meaningful Discussions
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Scaffolding Ideas for Writing
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Using Wordless Picture Books
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Activating Prior Knowledge
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Modeling HOW to Write
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Creating a Vocabulary "Shopping Cart"
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Motivating With Puppets
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Encouraging Dramatic Expression
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Teaching the Purpose of a Web
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Introducing a Story Frame
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Maintaining a Motivating Writing Center
Part II. The Mechanics of Writing
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Correcting the Pencil Grip
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Using a Variety of Tools
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Starting With Unlined Paper and Paper Plates
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Teaching Proper Penmanship Positions
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Attending to Directionality and Spacing
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Correcting Errors
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Articulating Words Aloud
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Tapping, Stomping, and Jumping Words
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Practicing Letter Formations and Sight Words
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Rebuilding Cut-Up Sentences
Part III. Creating Independence
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Using Verbal Prompts for Self-Editing
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Offering a Pinch of Praise
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Recording Oral Responses on Sticky Notes
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Offering a Variety of Focus Sheets
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Dealing With Procrastination
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Using a Variety of "Good" Questions
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Adding Art, Music, & Drama
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Connecting Writing With Reading
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Guiding Writers in Small-Group Instruction
Appendix: Focus Sheets
Appendix: Focus Sheets
Recommended Web Sites, Research, and Texts
Recommended Web Sites, Research, and Texts
Additional materials
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October 2009 | 120 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 01/02/2026 | 9781412968669 | $37.95 |
| Hardcover | 27/02/2023 | 9781412968652 | $63.95 |
"Teachers encounter struggling writers every day. Here's a great guide with practical advice and lots of wisdom—covering everything from pencil grip to the power of praise—that will lift up struggling writers and their teachers."
—Richard Gentry, Researcher, Author, Educational Consultant
Catch young writers before they fall through the cracks!
The ideal companion to Connie Hebert's Catch a Falling Reader, this easy-to-use resource helps K–3 teachers "catch" falling writers before feelings of frustration, defeat, and low confidence develop, making it difficult for children to catch up.
Catch a Falling Writer presents concise approaches for engaging and working with young writers who have challenges with language, vocabulary, fine-motor competency, grammar, diction, correct pencil grip, or letter/sound recognition. Perfect for teachers, literacy specialists and coaches, special education teachers, and student teachers striving to close the gap between reading instruction and writing proficiency, this resource presents:
- Innovative, research-based strategies for engaging students in writing, setting a purpose for writing, and teaching the mechanics of writing
- Strategies that can be used as curriculum supplements to foster independent writing
- Resources and Web sites for further information
Prepare students to meet the growing demands of upper grade levels by boosting their writing capabilities!
Table Of Contents:
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Introduction
- Part I. Engaging in Writing
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Generating Meaningful Discussions
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Scaffolding Ideas for Writing
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Using Wordless Picture Books
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Activating Prior Knowledge
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Modeling HOW to Write
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Creating a Vocabulary "Shopping Cart"
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Motivating With Puppets
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Encouraging Dramatic Expression
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Teaching the Purpose of a Web
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Introducing a Story Frame
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Maintaining a Motivating Writing Center
- Part II. The Mechanics of Writing
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Correcting the Pencil Grip
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Using a Variety of Tools
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Starting With Unlined Paper and Paper Plates
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Teaching Proper Penmanship Positions
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Attending to Directionality and Spacing
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Correcting Errors
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Articulating Words Aloud
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Tapping, Stomping, and Jumping Words
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Practicing Letter Formations and Sight Words
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Rebuilding Cut-Up Sentences
- Part III. Creating Independence
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Using Verbal Prompts for Self-Editing
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Offering a Pinch of Praise
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Recording Oral Responses on Sticky Notes
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Offering a Variety of Focus Sheets
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Dealing With Procrastination
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Using a Variety of "Good" Questions
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Adding Art, Music, & Drama
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Connecting Writing With Reading
- Catch a Falling Writer by...Guiding Writers in Small-Group Instruction
- Appendix: Focus Sheets
- Recommended Web Sites, Research, and Texts