Book

Go Public!: Encouraging Student Writers to Publish

by Susanne Rubenstein

Go Public!: Encouraging Student Writers to Publish
Grades
6 - 12
Type
Book
Pages
221
Published
February 1998
Publisher
NCTE
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Description

Intended for middle and high school teachers, Go Public! offers specific writing ideas and classroom activities to help students develop the confidence and ability to publish in a wide market.

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