Writing for a Change: Boosting Literacy and Learning Through Social Action

By Richard Sterling and National Writing Project

Book Overview

Writing for a Change shows teachers how to engage students in "real world" problem-solving activities that can help them to acquire voice, authority, and passion for both reading and writing practice. Written in collaboration with the Center for Social Action in England, the book describes the innovative Social Action process for encouraging students to collaborate on problems of their own choosing--to analyze options, develop action plans, discover solutions, and finally to reflect on their work. Featuring stories by teachers who have successfully used the method, the book shows that first graders as well as high-school students can enjoy this exciting and educational process. Practical guidance for applying the process to any curricular area is provided along with an extensive list of classroom activities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787986577
• ISBN13: 9780787986575
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

***A "must own" for all teachers!***

I'm not a teacher but I have 2 elementary-aged children. I first checked this book out a few years ago. (Trying to get ideas for a course I was enrolled in.) I was so impressed by the dedication, enthusiasm, determination and innovation of the students and teachers alike, that were involved in these projects (Social Action). It is very uplifting to see this type of action and I wish more schools, teachers and administrators would follow the examples set forth in this book. This book is definitely a worthwhile read and purchase. Thanks for reading.