piExplains brain research in easy-to-understand language and includes real classroom stories from diverse grade levels and student populations. Any teacher who wants to support effective, brain-friendly instruction should read this book and share it with colleagues and administrators./ibr /-Bobbie Faulkner, Teacherbr /Scottsdale Unified School District, Phoenix, AZ/ppiThe major strengths are the implications of current brain research and how to maximize student learning and enjoyment in the learning process.br //i-Mary Moore, Third-Grade Teacherbr /Jason Lee Elementary School, Richland, WA/ppbiA brain-based approach for nurturing the writer in every student!/i/b/ppToday’s world of high-stakes testing challenges teachers to find a balance between brain-centered and test-driven practices. This insightful book provides a framework for using brain-compatible strategies to develop confident and competent writers while meeting district and national standards./ppThe author applies core principles of effective teaching to writing instruction and shows teachers how to foster a love of writing in their classroom. Written in a user-friendly format, this revised edition of iWrite Brain Write /ifeatures classroom stories, reflection questions, student examples, and activities for elementary, middle, and high school students to help teachers implement brain-friendly writing instruction. This resource provides information on:/pulliCreating a brain-compatible classroom based on how the brain learns/liliUsing a seven-step framework to promote writing skills/liliIntegrating test preparation with instruction to boost student achievement/liliCross-curricular writing in social studies, science, math, and language arts/li/ulpFoster high literacy and increase performance on high-stakes tests while nurturing an authentic love for learning in every student!/p (20080512)