Hi, I'm Ralph Fletcher. I’m a writer. For the most part, writing is private and invisible. In this blog I'll give readers an inside view of the writer I know best: me. Every few days I'll share my musings, habits, daily schedule, brainstorming, snippets from my writer's notebook, drafts, revisions, finished pieces, correspondence with editors and readers. It’s my hope that writers of all ages might find this useful.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
WHAT A WRITER NEEDS, 2nd edition
It's always exciting when a new book comes out. This is the 2nd edition of What A Writer Needs. I think it may be my best book on writing and the teaching of writing (he said modestly).
I read your book Pyrotechnics today. It's very interesting and informative but I feel its more about young learners (from grade 1 to 6 or 7). Secondly the techniques are beneficial for native learners ........ as second language learners are not exposed to English to such extent especially at home where everybody is comfortable in using L1. Is there any of your book that is focused on ESL learners and for grade 9 or 10 students?
How terrific! It's been a while since I've read the first edition! I'll revisit it now. I just love teaching writing. :)
ReplyDeleteMe, too! If there's a better way to get to know your students, I don't know what it is!
ReplyDeleteI read your book Pyrotechnics today. It's very interesting and informative but I feel its more about young learners (from grade 1 to 6 or 7). Secondly the techniques are beneficial for native learners ........ as second language learners are not exposed to English to such extent especially at home where everybody is comfortable in using L1. Is there any of your book that is focused on ESL learners and for grade 9 or 10 students?
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Ralph...........
ReplyDeleteI am still waiting for a book, specially designed, to cater the needs of ESL learners.
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