Writing assessment and instruction for students with learning disabilities / Nancy Mather, Barbara J. Wendling, and Rhia Roberts ; foreword by Noel Gregg.

Grades K-12--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-324) and index.

Very gently with no red marks -- Components of written language -- Theoretical perspectives and effective principles -- Effective accommodations for struggling writers -- Helping students with handwriting -- Building basic writing skills -- Improving written expression -- Informal assessment and curriculum-based measurement -- Analysis of writing samples -- Writing as communication.

in particular, they include the following: 1) Tips for analyzing difficulties in all major components of written language 2) Information on the connection of oral language to written language 3) An analysis of handwriting difficulties, styles, and instructional strategies 4) Instructional strategies for all aspects of written language 5) Helpful reviews of basic skills such as spelling, punctuation, and capitalization with numerous instructional strategies 6) Methods for enhancing student performance in written expression 7) Practical assessment approaches for monitoring student progress 8) Suggestions for motivating writers.

A valuable hands-on guide for educators who teaches writing to students with learning disabilities and/or impairments. The authors provide helpful approaches and exercises