Duke, N.K. and L. A. Hall, "Authentic Literacy Activities for Developing
Comprehension and Writing". The Reading Teacher, 60 (4) 344-355.
Explains "authentic writing" and how it is effective in the classroom
Sinatra, R. Visual Literacy Connections to Thinking, Reading and Writing. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas, 1986.
Analysis of visual and verbal connections.
"A Ticket to Work or…a Ticket Out". National Commission on Writing for America's
Families, Schools, and Colleges. 2004.
A publication with facts and statistics regarding the importance of writing and the work force.
West, T.G. In the Mind's Eye., Amherst NY: Prometheus Books, 1997.
Explains how many of the greatest minds such as Einstein were visual not verbal thinkers. Includes neurological research to support an association of visual talent and
verbal difficulties. Excellent examples of different learning styles.
Willingham, Daniel. "What Will Improve a Student's Memory." American Educator. 32 (2008) 17-25).
Educational article that outlines how memory works for students and provides strategies on improving students memories.
Willingham, Daniel. Why Students Don't Like School. New York: Jossey-Bass: 2009.
Book that explains how students think and what doe or does not motivate them. Offers good research to support his claim.
Willingham, Daniel. "Why Students Don't Like School, Because the Mind is Not Designed for Thinking." American Educator. 33 (2009): 4-13.
A condensed version of his book. Includes many of the main points in this concise educational article.
