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Saturday, February 25, 2023

Teaching Editing: A Few Favorite Resources

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, 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.
Benjamin, A. (2022). Engaging grammar: Practical advice for real classrooms, 2nd edition. Urbana, IL : NCTE. 
Delpit, L. (ed.). (2008). The skin that we speak: Language and culture in the classroom. New York: The New Press. 
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
3. Popular Texts
Bradbury, R. (1989). Zen in the art of writing: Essays on creativity. Joshua Odell Editions.
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. (2006). Eat, shoots & leaves: Why, commas really do make a difference! New York: Putnam Juvenile.
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.