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Available for check-out in Mrs. Fine's Office

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Writing

General Reference

  • Calkins, Lucy McCormick (1994).  The Art of Teaching Writing.  Heinemann, Portsmouth, NH.
  • Calkins, Lucy McCormick and Harwayne, Shelley (1987).  The Writing Workshop: A World of Difference.  Heinemann, Portsmouth, NH. (with video)
  • Dahlstrom, Lorraine M. (1990).  Writing Down the Days: 365 Creative Journaling Ideas for Young People.  Free Spirit Publishing, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Fletcher, Ralph and Portalupi, JoAnn (2001).  Writing Workshop: The Essential Guide.  Heinemann, Portsmouth, NH.
  • Fountas, Irene C. and Pinnell, Gay Su (2001).  Guiding Readers and Writers (Grades 3-6): Teaching Comprehension, Genre, and Content Literacy.  Heinemann, Portsmouth, NH.
  • Frank, Marjorie (1979).  If you're trying to teach kids how to write, you've gotta have this book!  Incentive Publications, Nashville, TN. (an oldie but goodie).
  • Lane, Barry (1993).  after The End: Teaching and Learning Creative Revision.  Heinemann, Portsmouth, NH.
  • Routman, Regie (1996).  Literacy at the Crossroads.  Heinemann, Portsmouth, NH>

Grades K-2

  • Fitzpatrick, Jo (1999).  Teaching Beginning Writing: Lesson plans to support five developmental writing stages.  Creative Teaching Press, Huntington Beach, CA.
  • Gould, Judith S. and Gould, Evan Jay.  Four Square Writing Method: A Unique Approach to Teaching Basic Writing Skills (Grades 1-3).
  • Routman, Regie (1994).  Invitations: Changing as Teachers and Learners, K-12).  Heinemann, Portsmouth, NH.
  • Routman, Regie (2000).  Kids' Poems: Teaching First Graders to Love Poetry Writing.  Scholastic, New York.
  • Schaefer, Lola M. (2001).  Teaching Young Writers: Strategies that Work.  Scholastic Professional Books, New York.

Grades 3-5

  • Atwell, Nancie (1998).  In the Middle: New Understandings About Writing, Reading, and Learning.  Heinemann, Portsmouth, NH. 
  • Beaver, Joetta, et.al..  Developing Writer's Assessment (Grade 3).  Celebration Press.
  • Gould, Judith S. and Gould, Evan Jay.  Four Square Writing Method: A Unique Approach to Teaching Basic Writing Skills (Grades 4-6).
  • Heskett, Tracy (2001).  Using the Six Trait Writing Model.  Teacher Created Materials, Inc., Westminster, CA.
  • Kellaher, Karen (2001).  Comic-Strip Writing Prompts.  Scholastic Professional Books, New York.
  • Kostick, Diane P.  (1997). Guide to Good Writing: Master the Writing Process.  Good Apple, Torrance, CA.
  • Lipson, Greta B. and Romatowski, Jane A. (1981).  Calliope: A Handbook of 47 Poetic Forms.  Good Apple, Torrance, CA.
  • Rogers, Kathleen A. Writing to Explain: Reproducible Lessons.  Fearon Teacher Aids, Torrance, CA.
  • Rogers, Kathleen A. Writing to Inform: Reproducible Lessons.  Fearon Teacher Aids, Torrance, CA.
  • Rogers, Kathleen A. Writing to Persuade: Reproducible Lessons. Fearon Teacher Aids, Torrance, CA.
  • Rose, Mary (1999).  10 Easy Writing Lessons That Get Kids Ready for Writing Assessments.  Scholastic Professional Books, New York.

 

Computer Assisted Instruction Software

available for check-out to try out in your room

  Carmen Sandiego Math Detective (ages 8 to 14)

Students embark on 12 exciting missions packed with thousands of skill-building math exercises.  As they chase Carmen and her cohorts, students will practice multiplication and division, convert fractions and decimals, calculate percentages, master basic geometry, and solve hundreds of challenging word problems.

  Curious George Paint and Print Studio       (ages 3 to 8)

With over 1000 stamps and dozens of canvases and backgrounds, kids can create their own stories, books, pictures, games and more.

  Curious George Reads, Writes, and Spells (Grades 1 and 2)

  Elmo Through the Looking Glass (ages 3 to 6)

Apply basic reading skills as  you travel with Elmo through this story-based adventure.  Children will learn new words, build vocabulary, match and describe objects with Elmo and the Two-Headed Monster.

  Kid Pix Studio Deluxe (ages 3 to 12)

  Leap Ahead! First Grade

Build math and problem solving skills, practice reading and vocabulary, use deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills as you successfully answer the elves' puzzles on Treasure Mountain.

  More Bugs in Boxes (ages 3 to 6)

Collection of colorful multimedia games, mazes, sing-alongs and puzzles to enhance reading and entertain children.

  Orly's Draw-a-Story (Story Illustration and Writing)

  Play-Doh Creations (ages 3 to 7)

Invent all kinds of creatures at the Laboratory.  Design their costumes and hairstyles, craft crazy vehicles, mix up delicious Play-Doh treats at the Bakery....then it's show time at the theater!

  Scrabble (ages 8 and up)

The World's Best Loved Word Game with enhanced features like 3-D graphics, mini-games, and multiple skill levels.

  Ultimate Writing and Creativity Center    (ages 6 to 10)

Unlike other programs, Ultimate Writing and Creativity Center combines easy to use writing and creativity tools with the steps of the writing process and other educational features to help children learn to write.

  Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (ages 8 and up)

Learn more about world geography and the cultures of countries around the world as you track villains through 50 landscapes from around the world, each rich with history, culture and music.  

  Writing Tutor (older students)

This program shows you the way, from idea development to first draft, to final edits and revisions.  Writing Tutor's word and image databases help inspire ideas while its exclusive writing tools help you to shape those ideas, formulate and organize key messages and create cohesive drafts.

 

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