Table of Contents
Part I: The Teacher as Writer
Part II: Learning How to Reread Your Writing
Rereading Techniques
Point of View
Poetry
Letters into Essays
Fiction
Part III: Bringing Teacher Writing Into the Classroom
Choosing a Topic
Rereading a Text
Using Details
Conferring: Being an Audience
Writing with Teachers
Five Years Later: The Group Remains
Using Conventions
In Conclusion
Appendices:
- Ten Frequently Asked Questions About Quick Writes
- Templates for Taking Notes During Writing Conferences
- Sample Teacher Notes on Conferences
- Developing a Quick Write into a Personal Narrative
References