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Write From the Beginning, Grades K–5

43 Joyful Lessons to Foster Skilled Writers Every Day

Rebecca G. Harper

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Corwin Press Inc
14 June 2025
Discover engaging lessons to transform your elementary writing instruction

While we sometimes perceive that our students aren’t ""ready to write"", every student brings literacy experiences from their home and family lives that can be leveraged to create meaningful writing experiences in the first days of school. Write From the Beginning, Grades K–5 empowers educators to cultivate a vibrant writing culture in their classrooms, where students can find their voices and flourish as confident writers.

Getting better at any skill requires practice to gain experience. This rich resource offers opportunities for daily writing that easily embed in your ELA block, helping you save on prep time and build your students’ literacy foundations. Through a collection of 43 meticulously crafted lessons, Rebecca G. Harper melds standards-based instruction with innovative writing strategies, guiding young learners to explore the art of crafting sentences, storytelling, writing persuasively, and finding their voice as a writer.

Designed to engage students in joyful and meaningful writing activities, this book

Transforms writing into a real-world activity for students, providing an authentic and relevant view of the complex writing process Offers adaptable lessons that align with developmental stages and instructional goals to meet students where they are in their writing journey Highlights the significance of digital literacy in today′s world and how it can be incorporated into the classroom Includes student samples, downloadable resources, mentor texts, and lesson plan extensions for easy implementation

With a focus on the characteristics of skilled writing rather than rigid genres, this book is a versatile resource that enriches any curriculum or writing instruction model. Dive into Write From the Beginning, Grades K–5 and watch your students′ writing skills blossom with creativity and confidence.
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Imprint:   Corwin Press Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 279mm,  Width: 215mm, 
Weight:   820g
ISBN:   9781071931233
ISBN 10:   1071931237
Pages:   296
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Acknowledgements About the Authors Chapter One: In the Beginning, We Write Chapter 2: Breaking into Story Chapter 3: Tell Me More Chapter 4: Learning Through Writing Chapter 5: Finding Your Voice Chapter 6: The Art of Persuasion Chapter 7: The Measure of Success Appendix: The Rest of the Story References Index

Rebecca G. Harper, Ph.D. is Professor of Literacy at Augusta University. She has served as an invited speaker and keynote for a variety of literacy conferences and has delivered literacy professional development sessions across the country. Her research interests include sociocultural theory and critical literacy and content and disciplinary literacy. She resides in Aiken, South Carolina with her children, Amelia, Macy Belle, and Vin.

Reviews for Write From the Beginning, Grades K–5: 43 Joyful Lessons to Foster Skilled Writers Every Day

In Write From the Beginning Rebecca G. Harper clearly values teachers by answering common questions they pose and offering choices! This book will be your go-to professional text to develop a writing curriculum that meets students where they are and provides the practice needed to move them forward. Filled with practical lessons to help students learn through writing, find their voices and their stories, and persuade others, Harper has crafted a book that supports all students! -- Laura Robb Write From the Beginning is a must-read for elementary writing teachers. From anchor text recommendations and lesson ideas to quick tips and extensions, this book is a treasure trove for teachers who want to bolster students’ confidence and independence in writing. -- Julie Wright If you’re looking for a strategy-packed resource to enhance your writing instruction, Rebecca Harper has you covered! Write from the Beginning: 42 Joyful Lessons to Foster Skilled Writers Every Day offers adaptable lessons to suit the developmental stages and abilities of your students. Organized by instructional goals, each chapter provides engaging techniques, student samples, and practical tips to support your teaching. Whether you′re focusing on storytelling, descriptive writing, research, voice, or persuasive writing this book provides the tools and inspiration to nurture capable, confident writers. -- Maria Walther


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