Writing from Scratch

“Writing from Scratch is one of the best resources I’ve come across for any educator looking to inspire young writers. Shannon Anderson provides practical instruction that helps students not only become better writers, but more joyful ones.”
—Trevor Muir, Teacher, Author, Speaker 

"During Shannon Anderson's 25+ years of teaching her expertise and creativity created enriching environments for student writers to thrive. Educators will find the lessons in Writing from Scratch appetizing and students will eat them up!"
—Dr. Diana Bartnick Schmidt, Professor Emerita of Education, Franklin College

“Unique and energizing, Writing from Scratch is a creative approach to a traditional topic—a must-have resource for educators that’s guaranteed to grow young students into confident, engaged writers. Anderson's text is solid and provides elementary teachers with an easy-to-use treasury of explanations, strategies, scaffolding, and examples that are fun and effective.”
—Dr. Jeanneine P. Jones, Professor Emeritus, University of North Carolina at Charlotte