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Author Fleming, Gerald J., 1946-

Title Rain, steam, and speed : building fluency in adolescent writers / Gerald Fleming, Meredith Pike-Baky.

Publication Info. San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, [2005]
©2005

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  808.042 F597R    Check Shelf
Description xviii, 219 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Series The Jossey-Bass education series
Jossey-Bass education series.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 215) and index.
Contents Moving journals beyond the banal -- Fluency: The missing ingredient in writing instruction -- Rain: Creating the climate for spontaneous writing -- Introducing the program to students -- The essential role of music -- Steam: prompts for inspiration -- Focusing on topics that matter -- Working with the prompts in the classroom -- Speed: the writing practice -- Motivation and feedback -- Addressing problems during journal time -- Assessment, response, and grading -- Extending the work.
Subject English language -- Composition and exercises -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
English language -- Composition and exercises -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
Added Author Pike-Baky, Meredith, 1948-
ISBN 0787974560 alkaline paper
9780787974565 alkaline paper
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