ISBN: 9781412989046

"Tools Students Need to Be Effective Writers "uses a wide range of activities to teach the basic sentence structures of the English language and provides expansions of those few… Plus…

"Tools Students Need to Be Effective Writers "uses a wide range of activities to teach the basic sentence structures of the English language and provides expansions of those few basic structures. Knowing how to construct effective sentences and understanding basic sentence structure is crucial for all students, but it has become increasingly important withEnglish language learnersand with the emphasis on productive language skills in the Common Core State Standards. Students need a firm understanding of the basic structures before they can be taught a variety of patterns that will give them the fluency and automaticity needed for daily writing and for success on high-stakes tests. The patterns are taught in a logical sequence in a supported manner that encourages discussion, inquiry, and experimentation. At each grade level, educators will be provided with the following materials: Sample sentences of each pattern so that students can conduct an analysis through inquiryAn explanation of each pattern s structure and conventions, plus hints to help students avoid problems as they replicate the patternReinforcement activities for each patternSamples of professional writing for each patternActivities to develop the necessary instructional vocabulary This book truly addresses ways to build student capacity for grammar and sentence structure in ways that are memorable and engaging rather than the sentence diagramming of days gone by. The activities are easy to do with students and encourage oral and written rehearsal, which is good for all students, but particularly helpful for English learners and standard English learners who often sit silent day after day. Tools Students Need to be Skillful Writers: Building Better Sentences Hostmeyer, Phyllis, SAGE Publications Inc<