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I just love this book. The big ideas of it, the tiny
details and helpful, practical advice tucked inside. It is a much
needed antidote to some of the program-driven, choice-barren
writing classrooms that have be to dominate the scene. The
world needs this pro-writer, pro-teacher, pro-joy manifesto now
more than ever.
--Jennifer Serravallo, author of The Writing Strategies Book and
The Reading Strategies Book
The most important words I've read in a book about teaching
writing in a long time: Instead of giving reluctant writers more
structure, let's give them more freedom. Every child should be
lucky enough to have a teacher who has read Ralph Fletcher's Joy
Write. It's a throw-back book in the best possible way, reminding
us of the foundational principles upon which writing workshops
were built namely, the importance of student choice. With Ralph's
sage guidance, teachers will be inspired to create writing green
belts in their classrooms, filled with writing in the wild of the
very best kind: self-initiated projects that help students craft
clear, strong identities as writers.
--Katie Wood Ray, author of Study Driven
In Joy Write, Ralph Fletcher will show you how to give your
students what they need right now, in addition to providing them
with the tools they need to be successful writers in the years to
come. If your writing workshop feels weighed down by the demands
of the CCSS and test preparation, Joy Write will help you regain
the sparkle and sizzle of your writing workshop so your students
will feel energized and joyful about writing again.
--Stacey Shubitz, co-founder of Two Writing Teachers; author of
Craft Moves
For years now, Ralph Fletcher has been one of the finest writers
and wisest advocates for authenticity in teaching writing. In his
new book, Joy Write, his words once again brilliantly and
compellingly guide us towards teaching writing that s playful,
personal, and meaning-based. If you want to nurture writers that
don t just fill in the blanks but instead cherish the process,
Joy Write is an essential read.
--Georgia Heard, author of Heart s and Awakening the Heart
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About the Author
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Ralph Fletcher has been a mentor to teachers and young writers
everywhere. He has helped hundreds of thousands of teachers
understand the importance of letting go and trusting their
writers. Ralph's professional books are part of this tradition.
His newest book, Focus Lessons, helps teachers use the natural
links between writing and photography to enhance their
instruction. Another recent title, Joy Write, explores the value
of giving students time and autonomy for the playful, low-stakes
writing that leads to surprising, high-level growth. Ralph
frequently works with young writers in schools, and speaks at
education conferences in the U.S. and abroad, helping teachers
find wiser ways of teaching writing. Ralph is the beloved author
of many bestselling teacher professional books and resources
including: - Writing Workshop: The Essential Guide - What a
Writer Needs, Second Edition - Mentor Author, Mentor Texts -
Craft Lessons - Breathing In, Breathing Out - Teaching the
Qualities of Writing - Lessons for the Writer's Students
know Ralph as the award-winning author of more than 20 books for
children and young adults, including Fig Pudding, Twilight Comes
Twice, The Writer's , Marshfield Dreams: When I Was a
Kid, and most recently Marshfield Memories: More Stories About
Growing Up. Ralph Fletcher online » Listen to a recent Heinemann
podcast where Ralph talks about Joy Write (17:31). » Read Ralph's
latest thoughts at his blog: Living the Writing Life. » Listen to
an interview with Ralph on Education Talk Radio (38:29). » Learn
more about Ralph at his website RalphFletcher.com and follow him
on Twitter @FletcherRalph.
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