Language in Writing Instruction

Accessible and engaging, this book offers a comfortable entry point to integrating language instruction in writing units in grades 3 - 8. Brisk embraces an educator's perspective, breaks down the challenges of teaching language for non-linguists, and demonstrates how teachers can help students express their ideas.

María Estela Brisk is Professor of Literacy and Language Education at Boston College, USA.

Chapter 1. Putting Language into Writing Instruction Matters: A Framework for Teaching Chapter 2. Language to Develop the Topic Chapter 3. Language to Express Complex Ideas Chapter 4. Language to Connect with Audience Chapter 5. Language that Makes a Text Come Together Chapter 6. Language Instruction in the Context of Genre Pedagogy and Disciplinary Content Instructional Resources