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OverviewThis dynamic book examines how literacy learning can be expanded and redefined using the medium of spoken word poetry. The author tells the story of a passionate Language Arts teacher and his work with """"The Power Writers"""", an after-school writing community of Latino and African American students. Featuring rich portraits of literacy in action, this book introduces teaching practices for fostering peer support, generating new vocabulary, discussing issues of Standard American English, and using personal experiences as literary inspiration. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Maisha T. Fisher , Anne Haas Dyson , Dorothy S. Strickland , Donna E. AlvermannPublisher: Teachers' College Press Imprint: Teachers' College Press Volume: v. 86 Dimensions: Width: 16.70cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 22.70cm Weight: 0.184kg ISBN: 9780807747704ISBN 10: 080774770 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 06 April 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock ![]() The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMaisha T. Fisher is an assistant professor in the Division of Educational Studies at Emory University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |