What's Next for This Beginning Writer?: Mini-Lessons That Take Writing from Scribbles to Script

Organized to meet the needs of teachers, the revised edition puts even more emphasis on the natural stages that children move through in their journey to becoming writers. Based on the work of real K-2 students, What's Next for This Beginning Writer shows teachers how to interpret student work, identify what they know, and build naturally on the writing strengths their work displays. A series of Writing Workshop lessons show teachers how to talk with students to celebrate their work, extend their learning, and set goals for their next piece of writing. This comprehensive book includes mini-lessons that build on the student's work, group and whole-class activities, student samples, tips for keeping parents informed, and a list of recommended children's books.

About the Author
Petersen, Ulla: - A teacher for 30 years, Ulla Petersen has taught ESL (K-7) and all primary grades. In her years teaching grade 1, she has been fascinated with the tremendous growth in writing her young students exhibit over the school year when they write daily. Ulla has presented workshops in local school districts on implementing Writing Workshop, and has hosted countless visitors to her classroom. Ulla lives in Vancouver, BC.Reid, Janine: -

A classroom teacher for 35 years, Janine Reid has taught all grades, with an emphasis on primary and early literacy. She was also a mentor in the Early Literacy Project in Vancouver, British Columbia. A faculty associate and sessional instructor in the Professional Development Program at Simon Fraser University, Janine is involved in writing and consulting on various aspects of literacy and classroom resources. Janine lives in New Westminster, BC.

Schultze, Betty: -

Betty Schultze has had extensive experience in K-4 classrooms, as a Reading Recovery teacher, and as a consultant for students with learning disabilities. Betty was formerly a field supervisor for student teachers at Vancouver Island University and is currently a popular workshop presenter throughout British Columbia. She has worked with teachers in training and as an early literacy mentor for the Vancouver School Board. Betty currently resides on Gabriola Island, BC.