Develop enthusiastic and efficient writers with proven methods to meet the needs of all students with research-based strategies and ready-to-implement best practices in writing instruction. A practical guide for new teachers and pre-service educators, topics include classroom organization, writing workshops, the writing process, assessment, the Traits of Good Writing, and assignments. A focused and educator-authored resource, this book will address key areas and provide teachers with up-to-date research-based theory and practical applications. This resource is correlated to the Common Core and other state standards.