The Next-Step Guide to Enhancing Writing Instruction: Rubrics and Resources for Self-Evaluation and Goal Setting, for Literacy Coaches, Principals, and Teacher Study Groups, K-6

This guide focuses on specific techniques for creating classrooms in which K-6 writers can flourish, and provides b&w photos of real classrooms showing displays and writing areas. The book also offers a teacher-development rubric for teachers to use as they evaluate their own teaching and set their own goals; there is also a version of the rubric for literacy coaches and principals. Individual chapters on the five components of the writing rubric cover the writing workshop and writing process, units of study for teaching writing, writing instruction in the writing workshop, writing conferences, and word study and language conventions. Each chapter includes book lists, discussion questions, and classroom vignettes. Appendices provide a reading log form, parent newsletter and handout, and a writing conference form. Authors Hill and Ekey are consultants. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Bonnie Campbell Hill (1955-2011) consulted in hundreds of schools worldwide to inform the rubrics in The Next-Step Guide to Enhancing Writing Instruction (2010) and The Next-Step Guide to Enriching Classroom Environments (2010) both co-authored with Carrie Ekey. She brought the latest research in instruction and staff development to literacy initiatives to help teachers grow in understanding and effectiveness. Bonnie is also the the author of Supporting Your Child's Literacy Learning (2007). Visit bonniecampbellhill.com for additional photographs and annotations linked to her books. Heinemann remembers Bonnie Campbell Hill (1955-2011) Heinemann is deeply saddened by the news that Bonnie Campbell Hill lost her courageous battle with liver cancer on May 10. An internationally known educational consultant specializing in the areas of literacy instruction and assessment, Bonnie loved to travel and trained teachers in international schools worldwide. One of Bonnie's last projects - started when she had just months to live - is "Bonnie's Big Idea," a fundraising effort to fight global illiteracy. Donations to Bonnie's Big Idea can be made to Room to Read at bonniesbigidea.com. Bonnie is survived by her husband Steve Hill; daughter Laura Hill; two sons, Keith Bolling and Bruce Hill; and her father Art Campbell. Read Bonnie's obituary from The Seattle Times here.Carrie Ekey's consulting experience in hundreds of schools worldwide has informed the rubrics in The Next-Step Guide to Enhancing Writing Instruction (2010) and The Next-Step Guide to Enriching Classroom Environments (2010) both co-authored with Bonnie Campbell Hill. She brings the latest research in instruction and staff development to literacy initiatives so teachers can grow in understanding and effectiveness. Carrie is a former teacher, staff developer, and curriculum specialist.