From Striving to Thriving Writers: Strategies That Jump-Start Writing

Product Description Renowned literacy expert Stephanie Harvey teams up with authors and writing consultants Sara Holbrook and Michael Salinger to introduce short writing scaffolds to support student writing and help strivers approach writing with energy and action. Based on Harvey’s bestselling From Striving to Thriving approach, the 27 writing strategies presented in From Striving to Thriving Writers are designed to improve and integrate writing across the curriculum. With lessons targeting reading, writing, and speaking standards, this innovative writing tool encourages students to practice voluminous writing and build a culture of conversation throughout the writing process, which is especially beneficial for emerging bilingual students.  About the Author Stephanie Harvey, president of Stephanie Harvey Consulting, has spent 45 years in education as an elementary and special education teacher and literacy staff developer. A regular presenter at conferences and author of many books and resources, Steph consults with schools and districts around the world, on literacy theory and practice.   Sara Holbrook is a poet and educator with a multitude of books for both teachers and students under her belt. With Michael Salinger, she runs Outspoken Literacy Consulting, an organization that runs programs to help students K-12 develop public speaking, comprehension, and writing skills.   Michael Salinger is a poet, performer, and advocate of poetry and performance in education. With Sara Holbrook, he co-founded and directs Outspoken Literacy Consulting, an organization that runs programs to help students K-12 develop public speaking, comprehension, and writing skills.