Powerful Writing Structures: Brain Pocket Strategies for Supporting a Year-Long Writing Program

This timely book uses thinking structures to deepen student writing. It revolves around brain pockets to help students appreciate the qualities of different writing forms. Some powerful examples include memory pockets for personal narrative writing, fact pockets for nonfiction, and imagination pockets for story writing. Detailed lesson plans are featured along with sample anchor books and book lists. Based on extensive classroom testing, this unique approach to teaching writing is illustrated by student samples throughout the book. Suggestions for setting up an effective writing program and assessment tips for guiding instruction complete this comprehensive approach to developing a year-long writing program.

Author: Adrienne Gear
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Pembroke Publishers
Published: 02/07/2020
Pages: 160
Weight: 1.2lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.30w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781551383446