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Developed in cooperation with the Center for Social Action in England, this book offers teachers a Social Action instructional model for generating 'real world' problem-solving and writing practice in or out of the classroom. The method can be applied to brief activities, long term projects, or even 'teachable moments,' and encourages students to analyze problems collaboratively, develop action plans, discover solutions, and reflect on their work. The teacher, in turn, is encouraged to refrain from 'direct' instruction, and instead let the students take initiative. Featuring stories by teachers who have successfully used the Social Action model, the book profiles various ways using the method across grade levels and content areas. Whether it's first graders mounting a letter writing campaign to improve their playground conditions or middle school students battling to save their school from demolition, the book shows how Social Action strategies can inspire student initiative in learning and help them acquire voice, authority, and passion for the writing process. The book's final section includes extensive project and activity ideas that teachers can undertake in the classroom.
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