Writers ARE Readers

In Writers Are Readers, the mutually supportive roles of reading and writing are made visible through the idea of “flipsides;” how a reader’s insights can be turned around to provide insights into his own writing, and vice versa.   Lester and Reba’s trademark engaging style is woven throughout chapters full of sample lessons, student writing samples, and recommended texts for maximizing the flipped concept across the year.  “Leading the student to understand what he did as a reader can become a lens that brings into focus what the writer had to do before a reader ever saw the page,” they write.  Discover fresh new ways to turn reading strategies into writing opportunities that your students will be excited about and deeply understand.

Contents

Section 1: Text Structure and Organization

Ch. 1: Description

Ch. 2: Sequence

Ch. 3: Problem and Solution

Ch. 4: Compare and Contrast

Ch. 5: Cause and Effect

Section 2: Weaving Meaning

Ch. 6: Inferring

Ch. 7: Summarizing

Ch. 8: Synthesizing

Ch. 9: Visualizing

Ch. 10: Noticing Important Details

Ch. 11: Making Connections

Section 3: Story Elements

Ch. 12: Character

Ch. 13: Setting

Ch. 14: Plot

Ch. 15: Perspective and Point of View

Samples

• Download a flyer about this book.
• View Sample Chapter

Related PD Services

PD Resources From Lester L. Laminack

Speakers

• Invite Lester Laminack, Consulting Author to speak at your school, district, or conference through Heinemann Speakers.

Workshops

• Creating Inclusive Classrooms through Diverse Literature: Reading to Make a Difference

Email planningservices@heinemann.com if you would like to contact Reba M. Wadsworth directly about professional development support.