Preparing to Teach Writing, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive survey of theories, research, and methods associated with teaching composition successfully at the middle,nbsp; secondary, and college levels. Research and theory are examined with the aim of informing teaching. Practicing and prospective writing teachers need the information and strategiesnbsp;this text providesnbsp;to be effective and well prepared for the many challenges they will face in the classroom.

Features

• Current--combines discussions and references to foundational studies that helped define the field of rhetoric and composition, with updated research, theories, and applications
• Research based--thorough examination of relevant research in education, literacy, cognition, linguistics, and grammar
• Steadfast adherence to best practices based on how students learn and on how to provide the most effective writing instruction
• A Companion Website provides sample assignments and student papers that can be analyzed using the research and theory presented in the text.