Boy Writers

Writing test scores indicate that boys have fallen far behind girls across the grades. In general, boys don't enjoy writing as much as girls. What's wrong? How can we do a better of job of creating boy-friendly classrooms so their voices can be heard? In Boy Writers: Reclaiming Their Voices, Ralph Fletcher draws upon his years of experience as staff developer, children's book author, and father of four boys. He also taps the insights from dozens of writing teachers around the US and abroad. Boy Writers asks teachers to imagine the writing classroom from a boy's perspective, and consider specific steps we might take to create stimulating classrooms for boys. Boy Writers explores important questions such as: What subjects are boy writers passionate about, and what motivates them as writers? Why do boys like to incorporate violence into their stories, and how much should be allowed? Why do we so often misread and misunderstand the humor boys include in their stories? In addition, the book looks at: how handwriting can hamstring boy writers, and how drawing may help; welcoming boy-friendly writing genres in our classrooms; ways to improve our conferring with boys; and more.

Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers
Product ID: STE9781571104250
Grades: Staff
Level(s): (Staff Room)
ISBN (Digital Book): 9781571108517
ISBN (Physical Book): 9781571104250
Whiteboard Compatible: Yes (Level 1)

	Boy Writers 200 Pages
Digital Book [PDF] File Size: 1.89 MB
Your Price: $14.80 (USD)