Abstract, (M.A. Reilly, 2022)
Below are a few professional resources I have found helpful when teaching students how to edit their own writing.
Profesional Resources:
1. Teaching Books
Anderson, J, and W. LA Rocca. (2017). Patterns of power, grades 1-5: Inviting young writers into the conventions of language. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.
Anderson, J. & W. la Rocha. (2021). Patterns of Power en español: Inviting Bilingual Writers into the Conventions of Spanish. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.
Anderson, J, and T. Leach. (2021). Patterns of power, grades 6-8: Inviting adolescent writers into the conventions of language. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.
Anderson, J, and T. Leach. (2021). Patterns of power: Teaching grammar through reading and writing in grades 9-12. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.
Anderson, J. (2007). Everyday editing. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.
Anderson, J. (2005). Mechanically inclined: Building grammar, usage and style into the writing workshop. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.
Benjamin, A. (2022). Engaging grammar: Practical advice for real classrooms, 2nd edition. Urbana, IL : NCTE.
Brandt, M. (2019). Between the commas: Sentence instruction that builds confident writers. Portsmouth, NH: Heineken.
Delpit, L. (ed.). (2008). The skin that we speak: Language and culture in the classroom. New York: The New Press.
Feigelson, D. (2008). Practical punctuation: Lessons on rule making and rule breaking in elementary writing. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Graves, D. (1994). A fresh look at writing. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Hochman, J. & N. Wexler. (2017). The writing revolution. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Jansen, A. (2020). Rough draft math: Revising to learn. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.
Johnston, , P. (2004). Choice words: How our language affects children's learning. York, ME: Stenhouse.
Lane, B. (1993). After the end: teaching and earning creative revision. Portsmouth, NH Heinemann.
La Rocca, W. & J. Anderson. (2021) . Patterns of wonder: Inviting emergent writers to play with conventions of language. Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers.
Noden, H. (2011). Image grammer, Second ed. Portsmouth, NH Heinemann.
Shaughnessy, M. (1979). Errors and expectations: A guide for the teacher of basic writing. New York: Oxford University Press.
Weaver, C. & J. Bush. (2008). Grammar to enrich and enhance writing. Portsmouth, NH Heinemann.
Weaver, C. (2006). The grammar plan book. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
2. Professional Journals
- "Beyond Grammar: The Richness of English Language," English Journal, March 2011
- "Revitalizing Grammar," English Journal, January 2003
- “Contextualizing Grammar,” Voices from the Middle, March 2001
3. Popular Texts
Bradbury, R. (1989). Zen in the art of writing: Essays on creativity. Joshua Odell Editions.
Bryson, B. (1984). Bryson's dictionary of troublesome words: A writer's guide to getting it write. New York: Broadway.
Casagrande J. (2006). Grammar snobs are great big meanies: A guide to language for fun and spite. New York: Penguin.
Clark, R. P. (2008). Writing Tools: 55 essential strategies for every writer. New York: Little Brown.
Cook, C.K. (1985). Line by line: How to edit your own writing. Boston, Harcourt.
Fish, S. (2011). How to write a sentence and how to read one. New York: HarperCollins.
Fogarty, M. (2011). Grammar girl presents the ultimate writing guide for students. New York: St. Martin's.
Hale, C. (2001). Sin and syntax: How to craft wickedly effective prose. New York: Three Rivers Press.
King, S. (2000). On writing. New York: Scribner.
Lamott, A. (1994). Bird by bird: Some instruction on writing and life. New York: Anchor.
O'Conner, P.T. (2011). Woe is I The grammarphobes guide to better English in plain English. (3rd ed). New York: Riverhead.
Orwell, G. (2005). Why I write. New York: Penguin
Pulver, R. (2003). Punctuation takes a vacation. New York: Holiday House (Note: Robin Pulver has produced many picture books on the topic of grammar for children.)
Strunk, W., E.b. White & M. Kalman. (2007). The elements of style: Illustrated. New York: Penguin.
Strunk, W. (2011). The elements of style. New York: The Elements of Style Press.
Truss, L. (2003). Eat, shoots & leaves: The zero tolerance approach to punctuation. New York: Gotham.
Truss, L. (2006). Eat, shoots & leaves: Why, commas really do make a difference! New York: Putnam Juvenile.
Walsh, B. (2001). Lapsing into comma: A curmudgeon's guide to the many things that can go wrong in print--and how to avoid them. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Zinsser, W. (2012). On writing well: 30th anniversary edition. New York: Harper.
4. Resources to Use with Students:
Killgallon D. & J. Killgallon. (2008). Story grammar for elementary school: A sentence composing approach -- a student worktext. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Killgallon D. & J. Killgallon. (2006). Grammar for middle school: A sentence composing approach -- a student worktext. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Killgallon D. & J. Killgallon. (2007). Grammar for high school: A sentence composing approach -- a student worktext. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Killgallon, D. & J. Killgallon. (2000). Sentence composing for elementary school: A worktext to build better sentences.Portsmouth, NH Heinemann.
Killgallon, D. & J. Killgallon. (1997). Sentence composing for middle school: A worktext on sentence variety and maturity. Portsmouth, NH Heinemann.
Killgallon, D. & J. Killgallon. (1998). Sentence composing for high school: A worktext on sentence variety and maturity. Portsmouth, NH Heinemann.