Witherell, Nancy L.

Teaching writing through differentiated instruction with leveled graphic organizers / Nancy L. Witherell and Mary C. McMackin. - New York : Scholastic, c2005. - 112 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. - Teaching strategies .

Includes bibliographical references.

Building blocks of writing: Writing paragraphs -- Finding a voice -- Using figurative language -- Nonfiction writing: Description -- enumeration -- Persuasive essay -- Compare and contrast essay -- Informative how-to essay -- Narrative and memoir writing: Point of view -- Character development -- Plot development -- Dialogue -- Memoir -- Important formats for writing: Book reports for fiction -- Newspaper article -- Friendly and business letters -- Writing to prompts on high-stake tests.

Includes 17 complete writing lessons that include a skill focus, a model lesson and writing sample, and reproducible organizers designed to support individual learning needs at three levels: introductory, intermediate, and challenging. The lessons also provide literature links, student samples, and teaching tips for meeting the needs of all your students.

Grades 4-8.

ISBN: 0439567270 (pbk.) 9780439567275

LCCN: 2006284486

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Composition (Language arts)
Individualized instruction.
English language--Composition and exercises--Study and teaching (Elementary)

LC Class. No.: LB1576 / .W535 2005