What the Science of Reading Says about Writing (What the Science Says)

Discover all about how students learn to read and write! This teacher resource examines current research on the science of reading and discusses what it means for classrooms today. From detailed background information to meaningful classroom tips, authors Jennifer Jump and Hillary Wolfe provide everything teachers need to help students develop writing skills. Perfect for professional development, this book includes key words for teacher understanding, teaching checklists, top must-dos, and other features to support teachers as they bring these research-based strategies into their classrooms. Cover 1 Page 2 - Credits 3 Page 3 - Table of Contents 4 Page 5 - Introduction 6 Page 5 - Welcome from Jen Jump 6 Page 7 - What Is the Science of Reading? 8 Page 9 - Seminal Works to Build Understanding 10 Page 13 - The Focus on Writing 14 Page 17 - Settled Science 18 Page 18 - From the Classroom 19 Page 19 - Navigating This Book 20 Page 21 - Chapter 1: The Recursive Writing Process 22 Page 21 - Background Information and Research 22 Page 23 - Implications for Teaching and Learning 24 Page 25 - Key Terms for Teacher Understanding 26 Page 27 - Research in Action 28 Page 36 - Moving Forward: Top Must-Dos 37 Page 38 - Further Considerations 39 Page 39 - My Teaching Checklist 40 Page 40 - Chapter Summary 41 Page 41 - Chapter 2: Genre Characteristics 42 Page 41 - From the Classroom 42 Page 42 - Background Information and Research 43 Page 44 - Implications for Teaching and Learning 45 Page 45 - Key Terms for Teacher Understanding 46 Page 50 - Research in Action 51 Page 61 - Moving Forward: Top Must-Dos 62 Page 64 - Further Considerations 65 Page 66 - My Teaching Checklist 67 Page 67 - Chapter Summary 67 Page 69 - Chapter 3: Prewriting and Organization 70 Page 69 - Background Information and Research 70 Page 71 - Implications for Teaching and Learning 72 Page 73 - Key Terms for Teacher Understanding 74 Page 77 - Research in Action 78 Page 87 - Moving Forward: Top Must-Dos 88 Page 88 - Further Considerations 89 Page 89 - My Teaching Checklist 90 Page 90 - Chapter Summary 91 Page 91 - Chapter 4: Revise for Purpose: Syntax of Sentences and Beyond 92 Page 91 - From the Classroom 92 Page 92 - Background Information and Research 93 Page 95 - Implications for Teaching and Learning 96 Page 97 - Key Terms for Teacher Understanding 98 Page 104 - Research in Action 105 Page 118 - Moving Forward: Top Must-Dos 119 Page 120 - Further Considerations 121 Page 121 - My Teaching Checklist 122 Page 122 - Chapter Summary 123 Page 123 - Chapter 5: Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics 124 Page 123 - Background Information and Research 124 Page 124 - Implications for Teaching and Learning 125 Page 127 - Key Terms for Teacher Understanding 128 Page 131 - Research in Action 132 Page 143 - Moving Forward: Top Must-Dos 144 Page 145 - Further Considerations 146 Page 146 - My Teaching Checklist 147 Page 147 - Chapter Summary 148 Page 149 - Chapter 6: A Better Way: Micro Writing 150 Page 149 - Chapter 6: A Better Way: Micro Writing 150 Page 150 - Why Micro Writing? 151 Page 150 - Talk It Out and Write It Down: Small Writing 151 Page 151 - Refine the Idea: Small Revision 152 Page 153 - Reflect on It: Small Feedback 154 Page 154 - Small Wins 155 Page 155 - Big Impact 156 Page 156 - References 157 Page 161 - Glossary 162 Page 165 - Index 166 Back Cover 178 Discover all about how students learn to read and write! This teacher resource examines current research on the science of reading and discusses what it means for classrooms today. From detailed background information to meaningful classroom tips, authors Jennifer Jump and Kathy Kopp provide everything teachers need to help students develop writing skills. Perfect for professional development, this book includes key words for teacher understanding, teaching checklists, top must-dos, and other features to support teachers as they bring these research-based strategies into their classrooms. Gain a deeper understanding of how students learn to read and write! This professional development resource examines current research on the science of reading and discusses what it means for classrooms today. From detailed background information to meaningful classroom tips, authors Jennifer Jump and Hillary Wolfe provide everything teachers need to help students develop important writing skills. New teachers, pre-service educators, and even teaching veterans will value the practical guidance and research-based instructional strategies in this exciting professional resource!