Powerful Writing Structures - by Adrienne Gear (Paperback)

About the Book

Writing strategies that focus on brain pockets to deepen all forms of writing.

Book Synopsis

This timely book uses thinking structures to deepen student writing. It revolves around brain pockets to help students appreciate the qualities of different writing forms. Some powerful examples include memory pockets for personal narrative writing, fact pockets for nonfiction, and imagination pockets for story writing. Detailed lesson plans are featured along with sample anchor books and book lists. Based on extensive classroom testing, this unique approach to teaching writing is illustrated by student samples throughout the book. Suggestions for setting up an effective writing program and assessment tips for guiding instruction complete this comprehensive approach to developing a year-long writing program.

Review Quotes

"Using her own classroom experience and infectious love for teaching as foundation, Adrienne Gear unpacks how to implement a balanced writing program throughout an entire school year."-- "Professionally Speaking"

About the Author

Adrienne Gear has been teaching in Vancouver for more than twenty-five years. She remains grounded in classrooms, as well as providing workshops, demonstration lessons, and leadership training to teachers throughout North America. Her international experience includes speaking in the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Sweden. Passionate about literacy and learning, Adrienne is the author of the popular 'POWER' series on reading and writing instruction. Adrienne lives in Vancouver with her husband and two sons.