The Art of Teaching Writing

Calkins's huge book may be appealing to those who are inspired by endless anecdotes about a small set of students and her own precocious son, but it is not a book that gets flipped through on occasion, when looking for a nifty idea. It is instead a revival meeting-style "get up and write with those kids" book, damning and condemning old practices. It takes a bit of doing to sift through the stories to find out what a good writing program comprises, and then she lets you down with a skimpy section on a genre study of poetry, which she readily admits is somewhat of a mystery to her. The best part of this book is the ample book lists, some annotated, which are useful texts for reading out loud and silently. The book is wordy, overblown and only good for teachers new to the field and/or dealing with their own fears of writing.

Lucy Calkins is the best teacher of writing to young children. I know this because this is the hook that inspired me to use writing workshop in each of my early childhood classrooms. Highly recommended for teachers at various educational levels. And it is so well written. Calkins is a master: the original and the finest.

This book so far is really really good. Provides teachers with an alternative way of thinking and teaching writing. I would definitely recommend this book to teachers who believe that they aren't too good in teaching writing because this will ultimately show you something different.

This book was required for one of my education classes. It was a great tool that helps you understand the importance of children writing on a daily basis.

Perfect condition so cheap

Sure it was in good condition. I knew the basic content and it was just what I needed. Thanks

Informative

Love Lucy's books!

Useful resource for educators interested in the teaching of reading

Although this is an older published book, I believe it is one that should be on every books shelf of new teachers teaching primary students!

Smelled like cigarette smoke