Content Area Writing that Rocks

Engage third through twelfth grade students with creative strategies to develop their writing skills with the help of Content Area Writing That Rocks. This standards-based resource provides teachers with strategies and suggestions to build writing skills based on students' interests in technology, social media, and other contemporary topics. Authored by Rebecca G. Harper, this guide supports overall writing instruction across the content areas.Rebecca G. Harper is an assistant professor at August University. She received her Ph.D. in Language and Literacy from the University of South Carolina and gained hands-on experience as a middle school writing teacher. Dr. Harper is known for her energetic and engaging presentations as well as her passion for literacy. Her research interests include content-area literacy, student conceptualization of writing, teacher beliefs, and critical literacy.