Description: Many writing teachers are searching for a better way to turn student writing into teaching and learning opportunities without being crushed under the weight of student papers. This book introduces a rubric designed by the National Writing Projectthe Analytic Writing Continuum (AWC)that is making its way into classrooms across the country at all grade levels. The authors use sample student writing and multiple classroom scenarios to illustrate how teachers have adapted this flexible tool to meet the needs of their students, including using the AWC to teach revision, give feedback, direct peer-to-peer response groups, and serve as a formative assessment guide. This resource also discusses how to set up a local scoring session and how to use the AWC in professional development.
Review Quotes:
"Smith and Swain have provided a wonderfully practical book for teachers who are looking for a useful guide for writing and it has presented the literacy community with a promising tool that demystifies the writing process for both students and teachers."
-- "Teachers College Record"