For complete information on all these resources, see the bibliography for this unit.
| TITLE | AUTHOR | VALUE / USEFULNESS |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1: Beliefs About Writing | ||
| STAPLE ’96 | Pat Campbell and Flo Brokop | This CD helps explore beliefs about writing. |
| Section 2: Why We Write | ||
| An Introduction to Literacy Teaching | Rose Gittins | This text uses case studies to show how to incorporate writing into sessions and how to teach writing using different examples from the learners’ daily life. |
| Handbook for Literacy Tutors | Chris Harwood | The handbook includes ideas and tips for writing different items such as cheques and e-mails. |
| Section 3: Writing Process | ||
| Saskatchewan Level 1 Tutor Training Kit: Tutor Manual | Saskatchewan Literacy Network | See the section on the writing process and using mapping. |
| Handbook for Literacy Tutors | Chris Harwood | See the section on the writing process with writing ideas and mapping techniques. |
| STAPLE ’96 | Pat Campbell and Flo Brokop | This CD helps tutors work through the process of writing. |
| If You’re Trying to Teach Kids How to Write, You’ve Gotta Have this Book! | Marjorie Frank | This is an inspiring book related to opening up the world of writing. Though the book is directed to those working with young people, a teacher has used the ideas for teaching journalism students in university. It has a set of beliefs and numerous creative approaches for unlocking ideas and stimulating and strengthening writing skills. |
| Section 4: Writing Strategies | ||
| LITSTART | Patricia Frey | This includes a variety of strategies to teach writing. |
| Saskatchewan Level 1 Tutor Training Kit: Tutor Manual | Saskatchewan Literacy Network | The manual includes a few step-by-step strategies. |
| Writing Out Loud | Deborah Morgan | This manual has a collection of exercises and ideas for reluctant writers. |
| More Writing Out Loud | Deborah Morgan | This manual offers more ideas but also includes strategies for creating safe writing environments and the importance of celebrating writing through publishing and public readings. |