Language in Writing Instruction
Accessible and engaging, this book offers a comfortable entry point to integrating language instruction in writing units in grades 3 - 8. A full understanding language development is necessary for…
Specifikacia Language in Writing Instruction
Accessible and engaging, this book offers a comfortable entry point to integrating language instruction in writing units in grades 3 - 8. A full understanding language development is necessary for teaching writing in a successful and meaningful way. Applying a Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) approach, Maria Brisk embraces an educator's perspective, breaks down the challenges of teaching language for non-linguists, and demonstrates how teachers can help students express their ideas and create cohesive texts.With a focus on the needs of all students, including bilingual and English language learners, Brisk addresses topics necessary for successful language instruction, and moves beyond vocabulary and grammar to address meaning-making and genre. This book provides a wealth of tools and examples for practice and includes helpful instructional resources that