Education Professional Development
Freewriting with Purpose
Simple classroom techniques to help students make connections, think critically, and construct meaning
- Publisher
- Pembroke Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2019
- Category
- Professional Development, Language Arts
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781551383392
- Publish Date
- Jan 2019
- List Price
- $32.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781551389394
- Publish Date
- Feb 2019
- List Price
- $29.95
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Description
In freewriting, we write continuously: we begin with a prompt and keep our pen or pencil moving throughout the entire duration. We do not stop to question or censor ourselves; we do not concern ourselves with spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or grammar; we do not let critical thoughts creep into our freewriting time. The book shows teachers how to use freewriting to help kids write well and more, regardless of grade level, subject, time of day, or time of year. It is not a difficult process to implement and yet it makes a significant difference in teacher attitudes, student confidence, and, ultimately, student writing abilities.
About the author
Karen Filewych has more than 20 years of educational experience as an elementary teacher, school administrator, and language arts consultant. A literacy specialist, her busy life includes writing, teaching, and presenting workshops to teachers. Karen has appeared a number of times on Edmonton CTV’s Morning Live, discussing issues around reading, writing, and parenting. Karen resides in Edmonton, Alberta.
