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An accessible, classroom-tested approach to using RTI in writing instruction at the elementary/middle level. This is not a theoretical or general book about RTI, but a practical demonstration of how to implement tiered instruction in the classroom with young writers (grades 2-6). The author is an experienced elementary teacher and uses a down-to-earth, teacher-to-teacher voice in her book. This is truly a how-to guide, offering a step-by-step process with classroom-proven strategies.

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Amongst all the theory-driven texts on RTI, this book provides a practical, hands-on approach to improving student's writing skills through RTI tier intervention. The author's approach is tried and true in the classroom and is easily adapted to other classrooms using the writer's workshop. -- Gary L. Willhite, Professor of Teacher Education 20121121 RTI Meets Writer's Workshop is the kind of book every elementary teacher should have. And don't worry-it will not sit on your shelf. You will use it daily to help guide you through the landmines of RTI and Writers' Workshop. -- Nancy Foote, Teacher 20121121 This book is very timely and needed. From her teaching experience, the author offers hands-on, applicable ideas and information for teachers to use immediately. -- Marsha Basanda, Teacher 20121121 This book contains practical, classroom-proven strategies for growing writers in Grades 2-6. It is very easy to read and flows very well...feels like I am talking to the author personally. I can't wait to use these strategies with my students. As a teacher who doesn't feel confident teaching writing, I am excited about the ideas presented in this book. -- Paulette Moses, Fifth-Grade Teacher 20121121 A well written, easy-to-read toolbox from someone who actually uses the strategies daily! -- Jennifer Wilson, Third-Grade Teacher, Denver Public Schools, Littleton, CO 20121121 Have you ever wondered what to do to get any and every student to write so somebody would want to read it? This book has practical suggestions for everything from the actual writing to the publishing phase for all skill levels, including simple little things like writing at the appropriate slant (tape the page down) Now why didn't I ever think of that?! There are many gems like that included in this very readable book. Your writing instruction will never be the same! -- Linda Sarver, Retired Elementary Teacher 20121121 Imagine snapping your fingers and instantly appears a teacher genie. In his hand is a motivating writing strategy perfectly customized for the lively students before him. RTI Meets Writer's Workshop is truly a teacher genie. -- Cathern Wildey, Professor of BrainSMART Education 20121121 As a Nationally Board Certified Teacher, I am constantly searching for ways to improve my practice to best meet the needs of my students. RTI Meets Writer's Workshop was one of the best finds of my recent search. -- Charla M. Bunker, Middle School Academy Intervention Specialist/Teacher 20121121

Amongst all the theory-driven texts on RTI, this book provides a practical, hands-on approach to improving student's writing skills through RTI tier intervention. The author's approach is tried and true in the classroom and is easily adapted to other classrooms using the writer's workshop. -- Gary L. Willhite, Professor of Teacher Education RTI Meets Writer's Workshop is the kind of book every elementary teacher should have. And don't worry-it will not sit on your shelf. You will use it daily to help guide you through the landmines of RTI and Writers' Workshop. -- Nancy Foote, Teacher This book is very timely and needed. From her teaching experience, the author offers hands-on, applicable ideas and information for teachers to use immediately. -- Marsha Basanda, Teacher This book contains practical, classroom-proven strategies for growing writers in Grades 2-6. It is very easy to read and flows very well...feels like I am talking to the author personally. I can't wait to use these strategies with my students. As a teacher who doesn't feel confident teaching writing, I am excited about the ideas presented in this book. -- Paulette Moses, Fifth-Grade Teacher A well written, easy-to-read toolbox from someone who actually uses the strategies daily! -- Jennifer Wilson, Third-Grade Teacher, Denver Public Schools, Littleton, CO Have you ever wondered what to do to get any and every student to write so somebody would want to read it? This book has practical suggestions for everything from the actual writing to the publishing phase for all skill levels, including simple little things like writing at the appropriate slant (tape the page down) Now why didn't I ever think of that?! There are many gems like that included in this very readable book. Your writing instruction will never be the same! -- Linda Sarver, Retired Elementary Teacher Imagine snapping your fingers and instantly appears a teacher genie. In his hand is a motivating writing strategy perfectly customized for the lively students before him. RTI Meets Writer's Workshop is truly a teacher genie. -- Cathern Wildey, Professor of BrainSMART Education As a Nationally Board Certified Teacher, I am constantly searching for ways to improve my practice to best meet the needs of my students. RTI Meets Writer's Workshop was one of the best finds of my recent search. -- Charla M. Bunker, Middle School Academy Intervention Specialist/Teacher

""Amongst all the theory-driven texts on RTI, this book provides a practical, hands-on approach to improving student′s writing skills through RTI tier intervention. The author′s approach is tried and true in the classroom and is easily adapted to other classrooms using the writer′s workshop."" -- Gary L. Willhite, Professor of Teacher Education ""RTI Meets Writer′s Workshop is the kind of book every elementary teacher should have. And don′t worry—it will not sit on your shelf. You will use it daily to help guide you through the landmines of RTI and Writers′ Workshop."" -- Nancy Foote, Teacher ""This book is very timely and needed. From her teaching experience, the author offers hands-on, applicable ideas and information for teachers to use immediately."" -- Marsha Basanda, Teacher ""This book contains practical, classroom-proven strategies for growing writers in Grades 2-6. It is very easy to read and flows very well…feels like I am talking to the author personally. I can′t wait to use these strategies with my students. As a teacher who doesn′t feel confident teaching writing, I am excited about the ideas presented in this book."" -- Paulette Moses, Fifth-Grade Teacher ""A well written, easy-to-read toolbox from someone who actually uses the strategies daily!"" -- Jennifer Wilson, Third-Grade Teacher, Denver Public Schools, Littleton, CO ""Have you ever wondered what to do to get any and every student to write so somebody would want to read it? This book has practical suggestions for everything from the actual writing to the publishing phase for all skill levels, including simple little things like writing at the appropriate slant (tape the page down) Now why didn′t I ever think of that?! There are many gems like that included in this very readable book. Your writing instruction will never be the same!"" -- Linda Sarver, Retired Elementary Teacher ""Imagine snapping your fingers and instantly appears a teacher genie. In his hand is a motivating writing strategy perfectly customized for the lively students before him. RTI Meets Writer’s Workshop is truly a teacher genie."" -- Cathern Wildey, Professor of BrainSMART Education ""As a Nationally Board Certified Teacher, I am constantly searching for ways to improve my practice to best meet the needs of my students. RTI Meets Writer′s Workshop was one of the best finds of my recent search."" -- Charla M. Bunker, Middle School Academy Intervention Specialist/Teacher

Amongst all the theory driven texts on RTI, RTI and the Writer's Workshop provides a practical hands-on approach to improving student's writing skills, through RTI tier intervention. The author's approach is tried and tested in the classroom and is easily adapted to other classrooms using the writer's workshop. -- Gary L. Willhite, Ph.D., Professor of Teacher Education 20121121 RTI Meets Writer's Workshop is the kind of book every elementary teacher should have. And don't worry - it will not sit on your shelf. You will use it daily to help guide you through the landmines of RTI and Writers' Workshop. -- Nancy Foote, Teacher, San Tan Elementary School 20121121 This book is very timely and needed. From her teaching experience, the author offers hands-on, applicable ideas and information for teachers to use immediately. -- Marsha Basanda, Teacher 20121121 This book contains practical, classroom-proven strategies for growing writers in grades 2-6. It is very easy to read and flows very well...feels like I am talking to the author personally. I can't wait to use these strategies with my students. As a teacher who doesn't feel confident teaching writing, I am excited about the ideas presented in this book. -- (Sherri) Paulette Moses, 5th grade teacher 20121121 A well written, easy-to-read tool-box from someone who actually uses the strategies daily! -- Jennifer Wilson, 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher/ University Instructor 20121121 Have you ever wondered what to do to get any and every student to write so somebody would want to read it? This book has practical suggestions for everything from the actual writing to the publishing phase for all skill levels, including simple little things like writing at the appropriate slant (tape the page down) Now why didn't I ever think of that?! There are many gems like that included in this very readable book. Your writing instruction will never be the same! -- Linda Sarver, Retired elementary teacher (still active in classrooms) 20121121 Imagine snapping your fingers and instantly appears a teacher genie. In his hand is a motivating writing strategy perfectly customized for the lively students before him. RTI Meets Writer's Workshop is truly a teacher genie. -- Cathern Wildey, EdD, Professor of BrainSMART Education 20121121 As a Nationally Board Certified Teacher, I am constantly searching for ways to improve my practice to best meet the needs of my students. RTI Meets Writer's Workshop was one of the best finds of my recent search. -- Charla M. Bunker, Middle School Academy Intervention Specialist/Teacher 20121121

As a Nationally Board Certified Teacher, I am constantly searching for ways to improve my practice to best meet the needs of my students. RTI Meets Writer's Workshop was one of the best finds of my recent search. -- Charla M. Bunker, Middle School Academy Intervention Specialist/Teacher Imagine snapping your fingers and instantly appears a teacher genie. In his hand is a motivating writing strategy perfectly customized for the lively students before him. RTI Meets Writer's Workshop is truly a teacher genie. -- Cathern Wildey, Professor of BrainSMART Education Have you ever wondered what to do to get any and every student to write so somebody would want to read it? This book has practical suggestions for everything from the actual writing to the publishing phase for all skill levels, including simple little things like writing at the appropriate slant (tape the page down) Now why didn't I ever think of that?! There are many gems like that included in this very readable book. Your writing instruction will never be the same! -- Linda Sarver, Retired Elementary Teacher A well written, easy-to-read toolbox from someone who actually uses the strategies daily! -- Jennifer Wilson, Third-Grade Teacher, Denver Public Schools, Littleton, CO This book contains practical, classroom-proven strategies for growing writers in Grades 2-6. It is very easy to read and flows very well...feels like I am talking to the author personally. I can't wait to use these strategies with my students. As a teacher who doesn't feel confident teaching writing, I am excited about the ideas presented in this book. -- Paulette Moses, Fifth-Grade Teacher This book is very timely and needed. From her teaching experience, the author offers hands-on, applicable ideas and information for teachers to use immediately. -- Marsha Basanda, Teacher RTI Meets Writer's Workshop is the kind of book every elementary teacher should have. And don't worry-it will not sit on your shelf. You will use it daily to help guide you through the landmines of RTI and Writers' Workshop. -- Nancy Foote, Teacher Amongst all the theory-driven texts on RTI, this book provides a practical, hands-on approach to improving student's writing skills through RTI tier intervention. The author's approach is tried and true in the classroom and is easily adapted to other classrooms using the writer's workshop. -- Gary L. Willhite, Professor of Teacher Education

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Lisa Morris-Abrams is an elementary school teacher and teacher trainer for the Okaloosa County School District in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Please refer to the CV included in this proposal for further details about her work and publications.

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