Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-183) and index.
Contents
The trouble with boys -- Failure to thrive -- The gender filter -- Rules of (dis)engagement -- Vanishing act: the matter of choice -- Violent writing -- Humor -- Handwriting -- Classroom conversation -- Writing conferences -- A dialogue with Carl Anderson -- Sticks and stones: language issues -- Drawn to the page -- Help wanted: writing genres that appeal to boys -- Boy-friendly territory -- Dramatic transformations -- Boys and writing: persnickety questions -- A personal note.