Through ideas and practices straight from the classrooms of outstanding teachers, this lively resource illustrates writing that makes an impact on a reader, a writer, or a cause--writing that everyone wants to read. The book is rich with student work that shows how writing can make things happen in the world. The authors provide ready-to-use lessons that include a full range of writing, including poetry, narrative, petitions, proposals, emails, self-reflections, long-term projects, and critical analyses.

Book Features:

• Incorporates the voices and practices of many talented writing teachers.
• Employs an upbeat style with a clear, easy-to-follow framework.
• Encourages writing that changes minds, tells stories, calls for action, creates awareness or empathy, touches emotions, or promotes new thinking.
• Provides accessible teaching ideas, short exercises, and student models.
• Builds on students' experiences with social media and their interest in social issues.