Writing for Understanding: Strategies to Increase Content Learning Book

Introduction: How Can I Teach Writing If I'm Not a Writing Teacher?
1. How Writing Increases Understanding Debunking Myths and Misconceptions Alternatives to Bloom Five Research-Based "Truths" About Writing Developing Effective Writing Questions and Prompts Daily Writing Some Thoughts on Taking Notes
2. Developing Narrative Writing Assignments What Is Narrative Writing?
Types of Narrative Writing Using Narrative Writing Class Dialogue Using Narrative Writing to Build Content Vocabulary Sample Narrataive Writing Questions and Prompts
3. Developing Descriptive Writing Assignments What Is Descriptive Writing?
Using Descriptive Writing Sensory Details Describing Processes Class Dialogue Translating Mathematics Giving Directions Sample Descriptive Writing Questions and Prompts
4. Developing Expository Writing Assignments What Is Expository Writing?
Using Expository Writing Class Dialogue Writing Prompts That Require Cause-and-Effect Reasoning Sample Expository Writing Questions and Prompts
5. Developing Persuasive Writing Assignments What Is Persuasive Writing?
Using Persuasive Writing Class Dialogue Persuasion and the Basics of Logic Sample Persuasive Writing Questions and Prompts
6. Developing Argumentative Writing Assignments What Is Argumentative Writing?
Using Argumentative Writing Class Dialogue Follow-Up Sharing and Discussion Sample Argumentative Writing Questions and Prompts
7. Using Dialogues About Writing to Build Meaning A Basis in Socratic Questioning Developing and Using Class Dialogues Developing and Using Student Dialogues Making and Using Rubrics
8. Internet-Writing Connections and Resources Using E-Speak to Encourage Writing Online Resources Can Help Students and Teachers Websites for Students Websites for Teachers
9. Frequently Asked Questions About Writing Language Alive Usage Punctuation
10. Print Resources Books Documents References Index