Mastery in informational and expository writing is central to the
success of intermediate and middle-school students. In Crafting
Expository Papers, Susan Koehler explicitly explains five instructional
steps that develop expository skills, from developing details and
creating organization through writing effective expository paragraphs
and papers, then revising and editing for publication. She includes
lessons with specific Target Skills(R) to support your students'
progress, and suggests timelines that will help you plan your
curriculum. Students proficient in the genre of expository writing are
empowered to craft well-organized written responses on subject-area
assessments and standardized tests. They are able to write
well-supported reports and term papers and will be prepared to handle
the majority of writing that the majority of people will do in their
lives. But teaching your students how to compose expository papers also
has a larger impact on their education--becoming a proficient writer is
often the first step in becoming a proficient reader. Students who learn
the nuances of crafting expository writing will recognize and comprehend
that craft while reading and responding to informational texts.
Throughout, Koehler's comprehensive approach and clear instructions make
this book a unique and valuable resource for any teacher of developing
writers.
