Teaching Writing Through Differentiated Instruction With Leveled Graphic Organizers: 50+ Reproducible, Leveled Organizers That Help You Teach Writing ... Learning Needs Easily and Effectively [Paperback]

Mary C. McMackin (Author), Nancy Witherell (Author), Mary McMackin (Author), Nancy L. Witherell (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0439567270 | ISBN-13: 978-0439567275 | Publication Date: September 1, 2005

Designed for teachers who want to teach writing effectively to students of different ability levels, this resource offers lessons, leveled organizers, and writing models to make planning and gathering materials a cinch. Seventeen units cover topics from structuring paragraphs to using elaboration to develop ideas, to persuasive essay writing. Helps ALL students master the writing skills and concepts they need to succeed on standardized tests and beyond. For use with Grades 4-8.

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About the Author

Nancy L. Witherell teaches graduate and undergraduate literacy courses at Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA, where she currently serves as Chair of the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Nancy, a former elementary school teacher, has numerous publications, including Graphic Organizers and Activities for Differentiated Instruction in Reading (Scholastic, 2002) written with coauthor Mary McMackin. Nancy presents on language-arts instruction nationally, regionally and locally. 

Mary C. McMackin is a professor in the Language and Literacy Division of the School of Education at Lesley University, Cambridge, MA. Mary began her career as an elementary school teacher and now teaches graduate literacy courses to preservice and in-service teachers. Mary has several publications including her Scholastic, 2002 publication of Graphic Organizers and Activities for Differentiated Instruction in Reading, coauthored with Nancy Witherell. Mary presents on literacy topics at conferences around the country.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Teaching Strategies (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439567270
• ISBN-13: 978-0439567275
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,555 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Investment, October 27, 2007

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This review is from: Teaching Writing Through Differentiated Instruction With Leveled Graphic Organizers: 50+ Reproducible, Leveled Organizers That Help You Teach Writing ... Learning Needs Easily and Effectively (Paperback)

I have used this book for two years with my fourth grade class. It provides three different levels of organizers, and is easy to use. The examples they provide are useful, but tend to be for older students. If you are having difficulty getting a writing program off the ground for your students, this may be the place to start.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars differentiation and multiple level learning at its best, December 28, 2008

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This review is from: Teaching Writing Through Differentiated Instruction With Leveled Graphic Organizers: 50+ Reproducible, Leveled Organizers That Help You Teach Writing ... Learning Needs Easily and Effectively (Paperback)

This workbook is a must have for any middle school language arts classroom. It incorporates the basic necessary elements needed to develop and nurture growing writers. So many times teachers give assignments but do not develop the scaffolding for students to climb the ladder to success along the way. This will help you do that very things for your students.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful Resource, August 22, 2009

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This review is from: Teaching Writing Through Differentiated Instruction With Leveled Graphic Organizers: 50+ Reproducible, Leveled Organizers That Help You Teach Writing ... Learning Needs Easily and Effectively (Paperback)

Graphic organizers are a critical part of teaching students to use the pre-writing phase. It helps them to get their thoughts down and to give order and focus to their writing. These reproducible worksheets are ready to go for a variety of different types of writing exercises. The authors have done a "tiered" approach so that there are 3 levels of organizers for all activities. Therefore, the book has a broader range of who it will serve. Mainly aimed at elementary (in my opinion) it could be used for some 7th and 8th graders. Topics covered range from as basic as paragraph formation to things such as: voice, dialogue, descriptive language, different types of essays, and more! Also included is some info for the teacher to give suggestions on how to use the organizers. This is NOT an all inclusive type writing program, but definitely a helpful addition to your resource shelf.