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The book pinpoints characteristic behaviors of falling writers and pairs them up with simple-to-use techniques that you can incorporate intyour classroom or that parents can use at home with their children tbolster confidence and success - Karla Bronzynski, First-Grade Teacher, Eldora-New Providence Schools, IA President, Iowa Reading Association Catch young writers before they fall through the cracks! The ideal companion tConnie Heberts Catch a Falling Reader, this easy-to-use resource helps primary teachers catch falling writers before feelings of frustration, defeat, and low confidence develop, making it difficult for children tcatch up Catch a Falling Writer presents concise approaches for engaging and working with young writers whhave challenges with language, vocabulary, fine-motor competency, grammar, diction, correct pencil grip, or lettersound recognition Perfect for teachers, literacy specialists and coaches, special education teachers, and student teachers striving tclose the gap between reading instruction and writing proficiency, this resource presents: - Innovative, research-based strategies for engaging students in writing, setting a purpose for writing, and teaching the mechanics of writing - Strategies that can be used as curriculum supplements tfoster independent writing - Resources and Web sites for further information