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Wondrous Words: Writers and Writing in the Elementary Classroom

by Katie Wood Ray · 1999

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Examines the theoretical underpinnings of how students learn to write from reading other writers; describes various kinds of inquiry designed to help teachers and students learn how to learn from writers; and includes thoughts from the author on writing and teaching, as well as a selection of resource materials.

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adult
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medium · 317 pages

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