forums (discussion and debate)

A step-by-step guide to starting a reading group, covering details such as where and how often to meet, selecting members, choosing a format, and setting fees; addressing the art of discussion; and including over thirty-five suggested reading lists.

Explains how effective the one-on-one writing conference can be as a teaching tool for young children and presents simple, repeatable conference frameworks; conference transcripts; record-keeping systems; and methods for tailoring conferences to English language learners.

Presents an introduction to the writing workshop and explains how such workshops can be used to develop strong writing skills in students, discussing time and space, the writing cycle, assessment and evaluation, and other topics.