Catch a Falling Writer

Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction Part I. Engaging in Writing Catch a Falling Writer by...Generating Meaningful Discussions Catch a Falling Writer by...Scaffolding Ideas for Writing Catch a Falling Writer by...Using Wordless Picture Books Catch a Falling Writer by...Activating Prior Knowledge Catch a Falling Writer by...Modeling HOW to Write Catch a Falling Writer by...Creating a Vocabulary "Shopping Cart" Catch a Falling Writer by...Motivating With Puppets Catch a Falling Writer by...Encouraging Dramatic Expression Catch a Falling Writer by...Teaching the Purpose of a Web Catch a Falling Writer by...Introducing a Story Frame Catch a Falling Writer by...Maintaining a Motivating Writing Center Part II. The Mechanics of Writing Catch a Falling Writer by...Correcting the Pencil Grip Catch a Falling Writer by...Using a Variety of Tools Catch a Falling Writer by...Starting With Unlined Paper and Paper Plates Catch a Falling Writer by...Teaching Proper Penmanship Positions Catch a Falling Writer by...Attending to Directionality and Spacing Catch a Falling Writer by...Correcting Errors Catch a Falling Writer by...Articulating Words Aloud Catch a Falling Writer by...Tapping, Stomping, and Jumping Words Catch a Falling Writer by...Practicing Letter Formations and Sight Words Catch a Falling Writer by...Rebuilding Cut-Up Sentences Part III. Creating Independence Catch a Falling Writer by...Using Verbal Prompts for Self-Editing Catch a Falling Writer by...Offering a Pinch of Praise Catch a Falling Writer by...Recording Oral Responses on Sticky Notes Catch a Falling Writer by...Offering a Variety of Focus Sheets Catch a Falling Writer by...Dealing With Procrastination Catch a Falling Writer by...Using a Variety of "Good" Questions Catch a Falling Writer by...Adding Art, Music, & Drama Catch a Falling Writer by...Connecting Writing With Reading Catch a Falling Writer by...Guiding Writers in Small-Group Instruction Appendix: Focus Sheets Recommended Web Sites, Research, and Texts