Wondrous Words: Writers and Writing in the Elementary Classroom

by Katie Wood Ray

Overview

Wondrous Words is a "loud" book, filled with the voices of writers, young and old. Drawing on stories from classrooms, examples of student writing, and illustrations, Katie Wood Ray explains in practical terms the theoretical underpinnings of how elementary and middle school students learn to write from their reading. The author invites readers into her library and offers suggestions on using books by authors including Cynthia Rylant, Debra Frasier, Eve Bunting, and Gary Paulsen to help teach writing. Wondrous Words weaves practice and theory together to provide an important knowledge base for teachers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780814158166
Publisher:	National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Publication date:	06/02/1999
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	317
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.80(d)

Editorial Reviews

Using stories from classrooms and examples of student writing, Ray (education, Western Carolina U.) explains the theoretical underpinnings of how students learn to write from their reading, and how to teach students to read like writers. Techniques help students learn the usefulness of prewriting and reading aloud, as well as how to appreciate the value of literature. Easily adaptable to a variety of classroom settings, the book includes additional resource chapters listing children's literature and ways they can be incorporated into curricula. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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