Prompted to Write: Building On-Demand Writing Skills, Grades 6-12
"In an era of high-stakes accountability,Prompted to Writeputs a human face on writing-on-demand assessment. This remarkable resource provides teachers with a practical game plan for creating a student-centered writing classroom. Fifteen carefully crafted lessons enable students to produce a rich array of narrative and expository writing."—Dr. Thomas Bye, education consultant; author,On Location"The authors inspire and prepare us to face the challenge of high stakes testing in writing with a thoughtful plan of instruction and assessment. Lessons are designed to build the essential skills students need to craft powerful and effective writing in on-demand situations."—Marty Williams, co-director, Bay Area Writing Project